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Fault Finding & Repairs

Experiencing tripping circuits, flickering lights, power outages, or burning smells? Our NAPIT registered electricians diagnose and fix electrical faults quickly and safely. Same-day availability for urgent issues.

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Expert Electrical Fault Diagnosis & Repair

Electrical faults can be frustrating, inconvenient, and potentially dangerous. If your circuit breaker keeps tripping, lights are flickering, you've got a partial power outage, or there's a burning smell, our electricians have the diagnostic equipment to find the fault and fix it.

We use professional testing equipment including insulation resistance testers, loop impedance testers, and thermal imaging to accurately pinpoint faults. This systematic approach means we fix the actual problem, not just the symptoms, saving you money on repeat callouts.

All repairs are carried out to BS 7671:2018 standards by NAPIT registered electricians, with appropriate certification provided. We carry a full range of parts and can resolve most common faults on the first visit.

Why Choose Our Service

Expert Diagnosis

Professional testing equipment and experienced electricians ensure we find the actual fault, not just the symptoms.

Same-Day Availability

Urgent electrical faults dealt with promptly. Contact us for same-day appointments when available.

NAPIT Registered

All work carried out by NAPIT registered electricians to BS 7671:2018 standards.

Transparent Pricing

Clear pricing with no hidden fees. We'll explain the fault and confirm costs before starting any repair work.

First-Visit Fix

We carry full parts stock and resolve most common faults on the first visit, minimising disruption.

Safety First

If we identify any safety concerns beyond the reported fault, we'll let you know and advise on the best course of action.

What's Involved

From your first enquiry to enjoying perfect comfort, here's how the process works.

1

Contact Us

Describe the fault you're experiencing. We'll ask some questions to understand the issue and book an appointment, often same-day for urgent problems.

2

Diagnosis

Our electrician uses professional testing equipment to systematically identify the fault. We'll explain what we've found in plain English.

3

Quote & Approval

Before starting repairs, we'll explain the required work and confirm the cost. No work begins without your approval.

4

Repair & Test

We carry out the repair, test the circuit thoroughly, and confirm everything is working safely. Certification provided where applicable.

Ready to Get Started?

Fill in the form below and we'll get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote, usually within a few hours.

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Common Questions

If a circuit breaker trips repeatedly, it's detecting a fault on that circuit. Try unplugging all devices on the affected circuit and resetting. If it trips again with nothing plugged in, there's likely a wiring fault that needs professional attention. Don't keep resetting it - contact us for a diagnostic visit.
Yes. A burning smell, scorch marks, or warm sockets/switches indicate a serious fault that could cause a fire. Switch off the affected circuit at the consumer unit immediately and do not use the socket. Contact us urgently for a same-day visit.
Flickering lights can be caused by loose connections, faulty switches, overloaded circuits, or issues with the neutral conductor. While sometimes harmless, persistent flickering should be investigated as it could indicate a fault that worsens over time.
For urgent faults (burning smells, sparking, complete power loss), we aim to attend the same day. For non-urgent faults, we can usually book within 1-3 working days. Contact us and we'll advise on priority based on the fault description.
We provide clear pricing upfront. The diagnostic visit includes the first 30 minutes of fault finding. If additional time or parts are needed, we'll confirm the cost before proceeding. No hidden fees or surprise charges.
First, check your consumer unit for any tripped MCBs or RCDs and try resetting them. If the power doesn't return, check if your neighbours have power too (it could be a supply issue). If the issue is within your property, contact us and we'll diagnose the fault.

Fault Finding Across Yorkshire

Based in Pontefract and covering all of Yorkshire. Find us in any of these areas:

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What happens next?

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    We review your enquiry

    Usually within a few hours during business hours.

  2. 2

    We get in touch

    Via your preferred contact method to discuss your requirements.

  3. 3

    You receive a clear quote

    A fixed-price quote with no hidden fees or obligations.

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Reviews

What Our Customers Say

Real reviews from homeowners across Yorkshire

Verified Customer

So pleased, Jason did a great job, fitting my new light and replacing a switch. Highly recommend Circuit works!

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Emma Thomas

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

I can't recommend Jason highly enough. Extremely late in the day (out of hours), a contractor accidentally drilled through an electric cable in my house, knocking out the boiler in...

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Benjamin White

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

A* service perfect wiring and to a very high standard!

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Sam Bailey

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

Outstanding job by Jason. 2 Additional Sockets and 1 Relocated. He replied very quickly when I posted the Job for quotes, managed to fit us in at short notice as the Plasterers wer...

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Robert Malloch

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

Great communication, excellent service and first class job.

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Thomas Hodgins

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

Best around fitted our new shower with no issues works lovely now thank you will definitely be recommending you in the future really good priced too.

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Timmy Goodwin

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

I recently had my whole house rewired. From start to finish, Jason was professional, reliable, and extremely thorough. He was very patient and explained everything really clearly, ...

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Ping He

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

Have used Jason several times over the last year, from replacing the consumer unit, installing power to the garage and doing all the electrics for a new kitchen. He is very experie...

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James Boyd

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

Absolutely fantastic, professional and efficient on a fault finding job. Really went above and beyond. Would definitely recommend and use again!

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Joel Capener

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

Jason & his team sorted out a wiring issue with a shower and replaced the main fuse board. From start to finish, they were professional, courteous and efficient. Communication was ...

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Jo

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

Managed to come out really quick & sort the issue we had. Really professional, personable & clued up. Will use again!

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Shanice Bellot

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

Highly recommend. Great guy who is respectful, honest, and professional.

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Emma Metcalfe

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

Amazing service. Would highly recommend.

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Leighsha Senior

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

Great service, very friendly and came round within an hour of accepting the job and sorted it quickly.

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DanH835

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

Really pleased from start to finish. Great communication from the outset. Following the initial contact, Jason visited our property to complete a quote (others did this through Wha...

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Ash Duncan

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

Fabulous, prompt call out, professional and resolved the issue quickly. Highly recommend! Thank you Jason.

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Donna Kempalicious

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

Jason did a great job installing a double outside socket, and three new indoor double sockets, giving us power outside for garden tasks and allowing us to create a brand new indoor...

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Jeff

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

We had electrics installed in our garage, cabling had to come from the house and run to the garage involving a lot of digging out for the cable, a consumer unit, sockets and lights...

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Banks Giselle

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

Highly recommended, arrived when he said he would, quoted quickly, work done to a high standard.

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G Knight

Feb 2026

Verified Customer

From the very outset - from the first visit to installation - every aspect of dealing with Circuit Works has exceeded expectation. The quality of Jason's work is exceptional. His s...

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Joanne Hamilton-Stretton

Feb 2026

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