Tripping fusebox? We find out why, not just reset it.
A breaker that keeps tripping is a symptom, and resetting it isn’t a repair. We diagnose methodically — split the circuit, test the halves, corner the fault — at a fixed first fee, so you know the cost before we ring the doorbell.
First 90 minutes: £115 fixed · then £68/hour, inc. VAT
What’s included
- A proper diagnostic method, not trial-and-error part swapping
- Most faults found within the fixed first 90 minutes
- The fault explained and shown to you, with the repair priced before we do it
- Small repairs usually completed in the same visit
- A safe temporary arrangement if parts have to be ordered
- Certification for any fixed-wiring repair
Certification issued: Minor Works Certificate for any repair to fixed wiring
How it goes
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Describe it to Dawn
What trips, when, and what was running. Sometimes she’ll save you a callout with one question about a kettle.
Call before 2pm for a same-day slot
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Diagnose
We isolate, test and narrow it down. You’ll see the method — no head-scratching at your expense.
Most faults found inside 90 minutes
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Price the fix
Fault found, cause explained, repair priced. You decide before we continue.
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Repair and certify
Fixed, tested, certificated. If the fault points at a wider problem, we’ll say so — and say if it can wait.
Same visit where parts allow
What moves the price
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Time to locate | Most faults surrender inside the fixed 90 minutes. An intermittent fault in buried cable is the stubborn exception. |
| The repair itself | A damaged accessory is minutes; a damaged cable run means access and making good. Priced before we start it. |
| Access | Faults under floors or above fixed ceilings take longer to reach than to fix. |
| What the fault reveals | Sometimes a trip is the first honest report on an ageing installation. We’ll give you the facts, not a scare story. |
Questions we actually get asked
The fusebox trips at random. What should I do first?
Unplug everything on the affected circuit and reset it. If it holds, plug things back one at a time — a failing appliance is the culprit surprisingly often. If it won’t hold when nothing’s plugged in, that’s wiring, and it’s time to call us.
Can you come today?
We keep two slots open every weekday for urgent faults. Call before 2pm and we’ll usually be with you the same day. No power, burning smells, or a trip that won’t reset all count as urgent.
Is a tripping RCD dangerous?
The trip itself is the RCD doing its job. The danger is in why — and in the habit of resetting it forever instead of finding out. If it trips more than once for no obvious reason, get it looked at.
What if you can’t find the fault?
Rare, but honest answer: intermittent faults sometimes need a second visit to catch in the act. You pay the fixed fee once — we don’t restart the clock for coming back to the same fault.
Lights flicker when the oven is on. Same problem?
Probably related — often a loose connection or an overloaded shared circuit. Flicker under load is worth reporting, not living with: loose connections are how heat and fires start.
Tell us what needs doing.
Use the instant estimate tool for a realistic price range in two minutes, or call the office and speak to Dawn.