Having to rewire your Newcastle home can present itself at multiple times throughout your life. If you have recently purchased a property in or around Newcastle, you may have been informed by your surveyor that your electrics need further inspection by an electrician and that you may have to consider rewiring a house. Contrastingly, you may have owned your home for many years and haven’t upgraded the electrics in that time. Whilst more modern properties built within the last 20 years or so should be OK, older properties in the North East generally aren’t. So, if there is no evidence of any electrical upgrades being done at your home, it’s probably time to call in the experts and have them checked. Old wiring is a major source of house fires, 50,000 in the UK to be exact. If you suspect that your electrics are past their best and though of a home electrical rewiring in Newcastle, we recommend getting in touch with a trustworthy local electrician straight away. Contact an electrician now!
How To Know When Your Newcastle Home Needs an Electrical Upgrade
Still asking yourself, does my house need rewiring? Look out for these common signs:
There’s a burning smell. Notice a burning smell but unsure where it’s coming from? It could indicate an electrical problem. Be safe and turn off your electricity straight away. Then contact your local electrician to investigate further.
My sockets and switches are discoloured. The most common reason for this is faulty wiring with loose connections. This causes arcing which causes sparks and leading to discolouration. The issue however, could also be to do with the wiring in your walls. Don’t ignore this. It can endanger life.
My lights flicker. Often, the cause of flickering lights can be due to something as simple as a bulb not being screwed in properly. However, it could indicate something more serious such as faulty wiring at your Newcastle house. Check the basics first, and if this doesn’t rectify the issue, it’s time to contact your local electrical contractor.
My circuits frequently trip. If your circuits frequently trip, this could indicate that your circuits are overloaded and can no longer with the demand placed on them. Although a circuit breaker tester can sometimes reveal why this is happening, you are better to ask advice from a local electrician to get to the root of the problem.
My switches and sockets are coming away. Over time, it is possible that sockets and switches can become loose and fall off your wall with repeated use. This can lead to a dangerous situation, as wiring will now be exposed. Although outlets can easily be tightened back on with a screwdriver, it is sometimes necessary to contact an electrician when they have come away completely or are in poor condition.
My wiring is made of aluminium. If you suspect that your wiring is made of aluminium, there is an easy way to confirm this. Simply check the wiring jacket. If it is marked with a label reading ‘AL’, your wiring is made from aluminium. The bad news is that this type of wiring can put you at serious risk of injury and will need replacing ASAP.
My sockets and switches have shocked me. If you have reached out to switch on a light or appliance at your North East property and have experienced even a mild shock, this indicates that there is a fault with your electrics. Contact your local electrical contractor to investigate and rectify the problem.
Have You Noticed Any Of The Warning Signs In Your Newcastle Property?
Please don’t make the mistake of trying to do upgrades to your electrics yourself. Not only can this be dangerous for you, but it can put other inhabitants of your home at serious risk too. Instead, contact a local professional electrician such as North East Electricals who you can rely on to complete the job safely, thoroughly and quickly. We are a Newcastle based electricians who are fully insured and qualified to carry out electrical upgrades to your property. Contact us today for a quote at a time which suits you.
