Remedial Electrical Workin Great HoughtonDone Properly
Work left unsafe, unfinished or badly done by someone else, put right properly, tested thoroughly, and tidied up with no mess left behind, so you can finally stop worrying about it.
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- Fully qualified Gold Card electricians
- £10m public liability insurance
- 15 years' experience
- We guarantee our work
The service
Putting rightsomeone else's work
Remedial electrical work means correcting electrics that were installed incorrectly, unsafely, or left unfinished by a previous electrician, builder or handyman. It ranges from fixing a messy consumer unit and tidying up exposed cabling, to re-doing an entire job that technically works but doesn't meet proper safety standards.
This suits homeowners who've had a rogue trader leave a job half-finished or badly done, buyers who've discovered poor electrics during a survey or after moving in, landlords whose previous contractor cut corners, and anyone who's had an EICR flag dangerous work carried out by someone else.
You'll need remedial work when sockets or switches are loose, mismatched or incorrectly wired, when cabling is left exposed or unsupported, when a consumer unit looks messy or overcrowded with circuits crammed in incorrectly, when an inspection has identified faults from previous work, or simply when something just doesn't feel right about work that was done and you want it checked and corrected properly.
Correcting someone else's work is often more involved than starting fresh, because the full extent of what's wrong isn't always visible until you start investigating. It takes a careful, honest electrician to identify everything that needs fixing, explain it clearly, and put it right without cutting the same corners that caused the problem in the first place.
Who it's for
- Homeowners left with unfinished or badly done work by a previous contractor
- Buyers who've discovered poor electrics during a survey or after moving in
- Landlords whose previous electrician cut corners on a rental property
- Anyone whose EICR has flagged dangerous or non-compliant previous work
When you need it
- Sockets, switches or fittings that are loose, mismatched or wired incorrectly
- Cabling left exposed, unsupported, or run in an unsafe location
- A consumer unit that looks overcrowded, messy or incorrectly labelled
- An EICR or inspection has identified faults from previous electrical work
- A previous contractor has left a job unfinished or gone unresponsive
If it's left
The real costof a bad job
Poor electrical work doesn't always look obviously wrong. Sometimes it looks fine on the surface while hiding serious safety issues underneath, which is exactly what makes it dangerous.
Hidden safety hazards
Incorrect wiring, missing earth connections or wrong cable sizing can all look perfectly normal from the front of a socket or switch while being genuinely dangerous behind the wall.
Invalidated insurance or failed inspections
Non-compliant electrical work can cause problems at an EICR inspection, during a house sale, or in the event of a claim, where an insurer may query work that doesn't meet proper standards.
Problems that get worse over time
A badly made connection or poorly supported cable tends to deteriorate further rather than stay stable, turning a corner cut today into a bigger, more expensive fault tomorrow.
Common mistakes we see
- ×Assuming work looks fine on the surface means it's safe underneath
- ×Not getting a second opinion when something about previous work feels off
- ×Living with an unfinished job rather than getting it properly completed
- ×Ignoring a failed EICR result instead of addressing the faults it identifies
- ×Chasing the original contractor indefinitely instead of getting it fixed
- ×Assuming a lower original price meant corners were acceptable to cut
How it works
Our process
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Inspection
We examine the existing work thoroughly, consumer unit, wiring, sockets and fittings, to understand exactly what was done and establish how far the problem extends.
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Diagnosis
We identify every fault and non-compliant element, not just the obvious ones, and explain clearly what's wrong, why it matters, and what's needed to put it right.
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Service Execution
We carry out the correction work, whether that's rewiring sections, replacing incorrectly installed accessories, tidying and relabelling the consumer unit, or completing unfinished work properly.
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Testing & Verification
Every circuit we touch is tested to BS 7671 standards, confirming the correction has actually resolved the fault and the installation is safe to use.
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Completion & Guarantee
We talk you through exactly what was wrong and what we did, leave the site clean and tidy, and back the corrected work with our guarantee.
What you get
The benefits
Sorted quickly, without drama
Kelly H. had a rogue company leave a mess; we sorted it straight away, with no mess left behind and reasonably priced work, which is exactly the approach we bring to every remedial job.
Properly safe, not just patched
We fix the actual underlying issue rather than papering over it, so the installation genuinely meets safety standards rather than just looking tidier.
A correction that actually lasts
Proper materials and correct methods mean the corrected work holds up long-term, rather than needing fixing again further down the line.
No repeating the same costly mistake
By identifying everything wrong up front, rather than fixing one visible issue at a time, we help you avoid paying for repeat call-outs on the same underlying job.
Qualified electricians you can trust
Every electrician on the team is fully qualified, with Gold Card tradesmen and City & Guilds inspection and testing expertise, so the job's done right the second time.
Straight answers, no blame games
We focus on fixing the problem and explaining it clearly, keeping you updated and checking you're happy at every stage, rather than dwelling on who did it originally.
In detail
What remedial worktypically involves
Remedial jobs vary enormously, from small accessory swaps to re-doing a significant portion of a property's wiring, depending on how much was wrong in the first place.
Consumer unit corrections
A badly installed consumer unit often shows overcrowded circuits, missing or incorrect labelling, or mismatched breaker types that don't suit the circuits they protect. We reorganise and correct these so each circuit has appropriate protection and everything's labelled clearly.
Where RCD or RCBO protection is missing entirely, which is a common corner cut in rushed previous work, we add it in to bring the installation up to a proper safety standard.
Exposed or poorly supported cabling
Cable left exposed, run across floors, or clipped inadequately is both a trip hazard and a damage risk, since unsupported or exposed cable is far more likely to be nicked, crushed or worn through over time.
We reroute and properly secure cabling, bringing it in line with safe installation methods, whether that means chasing it into a wall, running it through joists correctly, or using appropriate conduit.
Incorrect wiring and connections
Reversed polarity, incorrect earthing, or poorly made connections are some of the most common and most dangerous issues we find in previous work that looks fine until it's tested.
These require careful tracing back through the circuit to correct properly, rather than just fixing the single point where the fault happens to be visible.
Unfinished jobs
Sometimes remedial work means picking up where another contractor left off, whether they became unresponsive, ran out of budget, or simply didn't finish. We assess what's been done so far, check it's safe and correct, and complete the job properly.
This often includes re-testing work that was left part-way through, since partially completed circuits can't be assumed safe just because some of the job was done.
Residential vs commercial remedial work
Domestic remedial jobs are usually contained to specific rooms or circuits where previous work has gone wrong. Commercial premises can have more complex issues, particularly where previous work affects emergency lighting, fire alarm interfaces, or shared distribution boards serving multiple units.
For commercial clients, we prioritise identifying any safety-critical faults first, so the business isn't left exposed to risk while the wider correction work is scheduled.
Remedial Electrical Work: your questions
How much does it cost to fix bad electrical work in Northampton?
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Our local call-out is £120, covering the first hour and diagnosis, then £45 an hour after that, for properties within 10 miles of Great Houghton (NN4). Larger correction jobs are priced once we've assessed the full extent of what needs fixing.
Can you tell how bad the previous work really is before starting?
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We carry out a thorough inspection first so we can identify the full extent of the problem, not just the obvious visible issues, before agreeing what needs doing and giving you a clear picture.
How quickly can you fix dangerous electrical work?
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We work Monday to Sunday, 6am to 10pm, and treat genuinely dangerous issues as a priority. Call 07904 890325 and we'll talk through how quickly we can get to you.
Is there a guarantee on remedial electrical work?
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Yes, we guarantee our work, with the length and scope depending on what's been corrected, which we'll confirm clearly once the job's agreed.
Will fixing previous bad work take longer than normal?
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It depends on how extensive the issues are. We'll give you a clear timeline once we've inspected everything, rather than guessing before we've actually seen the installation.
What if the previous electrician won't come back to fix their own work?
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That's extremely common, and it's exactly the kind of situation we step in for. We assess, fix and test the work properly, regardless of who did it originally or why they're not available.
Do you carry out remedial work in Daventry and Rushden?
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Yes, alongside Northampton we regularly correct poor electrical work in Daventry, Rushden and across Northamptonshire, as well as Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and Oxfordshire.
Will you tell me exactly what was wrong with the original work?
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Yes, we explain plainly what we found and why it mattered, so you understand what's being fixed and can be confident it's genuinely sorted this time.
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Where we work
Based in Great Houghton, we cover Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and Oxfordshire, and we're best known in Northampton, Daventry and Rushden.
Had work donethat isn't right?
Call 07904 890325, Monday to Sunday 6am-10pm. We fix it properly, with no mess left behind.
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