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Electrician Bromley: what the job involves
Bromley Electrical Services provides a range of electrical services for homes and businesses, from EICR reports to consumer unit upgrades. This page explains what an electrician's work involves and the signs that it is time to get one in.
What happens, step by step
Every property is different, but a typical electrician job follows this pattern.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Enquiry | You send the enquiry form describing the problem or the work you want done, and where the property is. |
| 2. Discussion | The details are reviewed and any questions about the property or the symptoms are asked. |
| 3. Visit and assessment | The electrician looks at the electrics, carries out fault finding or testing where needed, and works out what the job involves. |
| 4. Agreeing the work | The work is explained to you, including anything separate that needs follow-up, so you can decide how to proceed. |
| 5. The work itself | The repair, installation or other agreed work is carried out. |
| 6. Wrap up | The finished work is explained to you, along with any paperwork that applies to the job. |
Follow-up or remedial work found along the way is treated as a separate job from the original task.
What an electrician actually does
An electrician looks after the fixed electrics in a property: the wiring, sockets, switches, lighting, fuse board and everything connected to them. Day to day, that means fault finding when something stops working, repairs, new installations, lighting changes and rewiring when old cables have reached the end of their useful life.
It also includes testing. Testing checks the existing system and shows what condition it is in, which is why it sits at the heart of an EICR.
When to get an electrician in
Some problems are easy to put off, but they are worth sorting early. Good reasons to get an electrician involved include a fuse that keeps blowing, a breaker that trips repeatedly, lights that flicker or buzz, sockets that feel warm or look scorched, a burning smell, or a mild shock from an appliance or switch.
Other triggers are planned rather than urgent: an extension or new kitchen, extra sockets, a fuse board that looks old, or a property you are about to buy, sell or let out.
If there is a fire or anyone is in danger, get everyone out and contact the emergency services straight away. That is not a situation for an enquiry form.
Residential and commercial work
Homeowners, tenants, landlords and business occupiers all need electrical work at some point. Residential jobs often involve sockets, lighting, repairs and fuse board changes. Commercial premises tend to need testing, lighting and installations that suit how the space is used.
We offer Electrician work alongside Landlord EICR, EICR for Buying or Selling, Commercial EICR and Consumer Unit Upgrades. If your problem turns out to need one of those, it can be dealt with as part of the same enquiry. Rules for rented and commercial property can change, so check GOV.UK for the current position.
What affects the cost
The cost of electrician work depends on the type of job, the size and layout of the property, how easy the wiring is to reach, the materials needed and how long fault finding takes if the cause is not obvious. A simple like-for-like swap is a different job from tracing a fault through several rooms.
The cost of the main job is separate from any follow-up work. If an inspection, test or repair uncovers something else that needs attention, that remedial work is a different task. You should be told what it is and why before you decide whether to go ahead.
Choosing the right electrician
Whether you are comparing local electricians or checking one you already have in mind, use a qualified, professional electrician and ask what they are registered with. Ask about their experience with your type of property, and ask what paperwork you will receive when the job is finished.
Keep your own electrical tasks to the basics, such as changing a bulb. Fixed wiring, fuse boards and anything behind a wall should be left to someone qualified to carry out the work safely. Send an enquiry today with a short description of the problem and we will take it from there.
Questions about this
What jobs can an electrician help with?
Typical work includes fault finding, repairs, lighting, new installations, rewiring, fuse board changes and testing. If you are unsure which category your problem falls into, describe it in the enquiry form.
How do I know if I need an electrician or an EICR?
If something is faulty, tripping or damaged, you need an electrician to investigate. An EICR is a report on the overall condition of the installation, often needed when letting, buying or selling, or when you simply want to know where you stand.
Which areas do you cover?
We serve Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, Chislehurst and Petts Wood. If you are nearby but not listed, mention your location in the enquiry.
How do I get in touch?
Use the enquiry form on this page. Tell us what the problem is, the type of property and the area, and include anything you have noticed such as a tripping breaker or a burning smell.
What you get
Domestic and commercial
Electrical services for residential properties and for commercial premises, so one page covers both.
Related services in one place
We also offer Landlord EICR, EICR for Buying or Selling, Commercial EICR and Consumer Unit Upgrades.
Areas covered
We serve Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, Chislehurst and Petts Wood.