Electrical repairs, minor works and fault finding

Professional electrical repairs, upgrades and fault finding for homes, landlords and businesses.

Nifty Fixes North East provides organised electrical support across Newcastle upon Tyne and the wider North East, covering practical repairs, minor alterations, lighting, sockets, switches, extractors and selected small commercial maintenance.

Safety-led Work approached carefully, with testing and documentation where applicable.
Tidy workmanship Professional attendance with respect for homes, businesses and managed properties.
Clear advice Practical guidance on the right route for repairs, replacement or investigation.
Skilled work Electrical works priced as skilled, safety-led attendance rather than general labour.
Commercial credibility Support for landlords, offices, retail and managed-property settings.

Safe, practical electrical support

Electrical work for clients who want the job handled properly.

From minor repairs and replacements through to more technical fault finding, our electrical service is built around clear communication, tidy delivery and safe tested results.

What this service covers

This page is focused on practical residential electrical works, landlord support and selected light commercial electrical maintenance rather than heavy industrial electrical services.

  • Fault finding and electrical repairs
  • Lighting replacements and lighting upgrades
  • Socket and switch changes or additions
  • Extractor fan replacements and related minor works
  • Small electrical alteration works and accessory upgrades
  • Selected small commercial electrical maintenance

Who we support

Electrical services for homes, landlords, managed properties and smaller commercial sites.

The service is designed for practical electrical issues where clear scoping, reliable attendance and professional follow-through matter.

HM

Homeowners

Help with common domestic electrical issues, replacements, lighting, sockets, switches and minor improvement works.

LL

Landlords

Practical support for rental properties, changeovers, repair lists and documented electrical maintenance where applicable.

MP

Managed properties

Support for communal areas, block management settings, access-related issues and repeat property maintenance needs.

B2B

Businesses

Selected small commercial electrical maintenance for offices, retail units, hospitality settings and other business premises.

Guide pricing

Clear electrical service pricing.

Electrical work is skilled, safety-led work and is priced accordingly. Many small electrical jobs can be fixed-price once the scope is clear. Where the work is investigative, awkward or open-ended, time-based pricing may be more appropriate.

Fixed quotes where suitable
Service line Guide price
Minimum visit / first hour From £70.00
Skilled electrical labour From £60.00 per hour
Complex fault finding / specialist diagnostics From £65.00 per hour
Additional 30 minutes - skilled electrical labour From £30.00
Additional 30 minutes - specialist diagnostics From £32.50
Pre-booked half day skilled electrical labour From £240.00
Pre-booked day rate skilled electrical labour From £480.00
Quoted small works Quoted to suit
Guide prices are for standard pre-booked works. Final quotations may vary depending on scope, access, materials, testing, certification, parking, out-of-hours requirements, hidden defects, Building Control matters, or any additional work agreed in writing. Fixed quotations take precedence over guide hourly rates where issued.

Common electrical work

Typical jobs we can help with.

This service is best suited to practical repairs, minor works and problem-solving tasks where a responsive local contractor can assess the issue and complete the work cleanly.

FF

Fault finding

Support with tripping circuits, failed accessories, intermittent issues and other electrical faults requiring investigation.

LG

Lighting

Lighting replacements, upgrades, fittings, practical improvements and selected internal or external lighting works.

SK

Sockets and switches

Replacement accessories, additional sockets where suitable, switch changes and minor layout improvements.

EX

Extractors and accessories

Extractor fan replacements, accessory upgrades and related minor electrical support where the scope is suitable.

Documentation and certification

Where applicable, relevant electrical work is tested and documented, including a Minor Works Certificate where the nature of the work requires it. We will explain the documentation route before work is confirmed.

  • Testing and checking appropriate to the work completed
  • Minor Works Certificate provided where applicable
  • Clear explanation where work falls outside simple minor works
  • Quotation-stage discussion for more involved works
Building Control note: Where work requires Building Control notification, external approval, third-party involvement or local authority fees, this will be discussed at quotation stage and treated separately unless expressly included in writing.

Information that helps us quote quickly

Photos and a clear description often make it easier to assess whether the job is suitable for a fixed quotation, a booked attendance visit or an initial investigation.

  • Property address or postcode
  • Photos of the item, fitting, consumer unit or affected area where safe to do so
  • Description of the fault, issue or work required
  • Any known access restrictions or timing requirements
  • Whether this is residential, landlord, managed property or business premises work

How we work

A clear process from enquiry to completion.

Whether the job is a small replacement, a repair visit or fault finding, our process is designed to keep the work organised and easy to follow.

Send the details

Tell us what needs doing, include photos where helpful, and let us know the property type and location.

Confirm the route

We advise whether the job is best handled as a fixed quote, booked visit, survey or diagnostic attendance.

Carry out the work

Work is completed with clear communication, tidy attendance and testing/documentation where applicable.

Finish properly

We leave the work area tidy, provide relevant paperwork where required, and confirm any recommended next steps.

Why choose Nifty Fixes North East?

We combine practical electrical support with the organisation, communication and follow-through expected from a professional property maintenance company.

  • Reliable support for homes, landlords, managed properties and businesses
  • Practical advice before work is confirmed
  • Clear scope, skilled-work pricing and fixed quotes where suitable
  • Local support across Newcastle upon Tyne and the wider North East
  • Professional standards, tidy workmanship and clear communication

Workmanship guarantee

All workmanship is covered by our 12-month workmanship guarantee, subject to normal use and excluding materials, misuse, third-party interference, hidden defects or unrelated issues. Statutory rights are not affected.

  • Clear accountability for workmanship
  • Professional handling of genuine workmanship concerns
  • Separate treatment for materials, hidden defects and unrelated faults
  • Customer rights remain fully preserved

Need electrical work reviewed or quoted?

Send photos, a short description and the property details. We can advise whether the work is suitable for a fixed quotation, booked visit or diagnostic attendance.