Electrical fault repairs in Málaga
We find out why your RCD (trip switch) keeps tripping, why a socket isn't working or why part of the house loses power, and we fix it with a guarantee.
- 24/7 electrical emergencies, 365 days a year
- Fixed price agreed before we start
- From Estepona to Rincón de la Victoria and Ronda
24/7 electrical emergencies, 365 days a year · All other jobs by appointment, with a fixed quote
Quote for electrical faults
Free and with no obligation. For an emergency, we call you back straight away, day or night.
Most household electrical faults have a specific cause that can be found by testing: an appliance with an earth leakage, damp in an outdoor light fitting, a joint that has overheated inside a junction box or a circuit carrying more load than it can handle.
Our job is to find that point without knocking holes in walls blindly. We isolate circuit by circuit, test insulation and continuity and, once we've found it, we explain what has happened and how much it will cost to repair before touching anything.
Signs you need an electrician
The trip switch keeps tripping
When you switch on a particular appliance, when it rains or for no obvious reason. It usually points to an earth leakage.
A circuit breaker trips
Always the same circuit, when using the oven and washing machine at the same time. It's an overload or an undersized circuit.
One area with no power
Sockets or lights in one room stop working while the rest of the house is fine.
Burning smell or heat
A socket, switch or extension lead that is hot, blackened or crackling. Don't use it until it has been checked.
Flickering lights
Flickering with a particular appliance, or loose connections in switches, sockets and junction boxes.
Electric shocks when touching
An appliance or tap that gives you a shock indicates a missing earth or an earth leakage.
What the repair includes
- Diagnosis with a multimeter and insulation tester, circuit by circuit.
- Locating the appliance, circuit or joint causing the fault.
- Replacement of damaged sockets, switches, lamp holders and fittings.
- Repair or replacement of the affected section of cable.
- Final RCD check with a trip test.
- A clear explanation of the cause and advice to stop it happening again.
How we deal with a fault
- 1
You describe the problem
Use the form to tell us what's happening and since when. If you can, have a photo of your fuse box to hand.
- 2
Diagnosis on the visit
We isolate circuits and test until we find the exact source of the fault.
- 3
Quote before repairing
We tell you what needs replacing and how much it costs. If you're not happy, we stop there.
- 4
Repair and testing
We carry out the repair, test every circuit and leave your installation working.
Safety and regulations
The 30 mA RCD (residual current device, or trip switch) is what protects you from an electric shock. If it trips, it's doing its job: the answer is never to bypass it or swap it for a less sensitive one, but to find the earth leakage.
If you notice a burning smell, smoke or a hot cable, switch off the main switch on the fuse box and don't turn it back on until a professional has checked it. If there is an immediate risk to people, call 112. For this type of electrical emergency we work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: leave your number in the form and we call you back straight away.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my trip switch keep tripping?
Almost always because of an earth leakage: an appliance with a damaged heating element (washing machine, water heater, oven), damp in outdoor lights or a bare cable. To find it, we disconnect appliances and circuits one by one and test the insulation.
What's the difference between the RCD tripping and a circuit breaker tripping?
A circuit breaker (MCB) trips because of excess load or a short circuit on a specific circuit. The RCD trips when it detects current leaking, for example through a faulty appliance or cable. They are different faults with different solutions.
Can you come today?
If it's an emergency (no power in the whole house, an RCD that won't reset, a burning smell or sparks), yes: we work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and call you back straight away. Non-urgent faults are booked by appointment, with the price confirmed before we start.
How much does it cost to repair an electrical fault?
It depends on the cause. Replacing a damaged socket is a small job; tracing an earth leakage on a buried circuit takes longer. We give you a fixed price after the diagnosis and before carrying out the repair.
Will replacing the RCD stop it tripping?
Only if the RCD itself is faulty, which is not usually the case. If there's a leakage, a new one will keep tripping. In holiday homes with power cuts caused by storms, a super-immunised or auto-reclosing RCD may be worthwhile.
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Where we provide this service
From Estepona to Rincón de la Victoria and inland to Ronda: the western Costa del Sol, Málaga city, the Guadalhorce Valley, the Sierra de las Nieves and the Serranía de Ronda. Emergencies 24/7; other jobs by appointment.
Request a quote for electrical faults
Leave us your phone number. If it's an emergency, we call you back straight away, day or night; for any other job, we'll arrange an appointment and a fixed-price quote.