Short circuit
Two wires are contacting each other when they should not be. Your breaker trips fast. Usually caused by damaged cable or a faulty appliance.
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Fault Finding & Electrical Repairs
A room that's gone dark. A breaker that won't stay reset. We locate the fault and fix it. You get a fixed price before we start.
- Contractors Lic 493243C
- Level 2 ASP Lic 6855
- Fixed Price Guaranteed
- Same-Day Available
- $20M Public Liability
- 5.0 · 7 Google
Verify our NSW Contractors Licence 493243C on the official NSW Trades register.
[ OVERVIEW ]
What is fault finding?
Electrical fault finding is the technical process of tracing a problem back to its exact source inside your home's wiring system.
Every home runs a network of circuits behind the walls and through the roof space. When something fails in that network, the symptoms appear at the end of the line. A breaker that trips. A power point that stops working. Lights that flicker for no obvious reason.
Fault finding works backwards from those symptoms.
We test each circuit for insulation breakdown and use thermal imaging to detect heat signatures that point to damage you cannot see. Before we touch anything, we confirm the circuit is isolated and safe. Then we work through the board systematically until we locate the exact point of failure.
It is not guesswork. It is a structured diagnostic process carried out to the AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules, the Australian standard that governs all residential electrical installation and repair work.
The reason this matters goes beyond inconvenience. NSW Fair Trading confirms that electrical faults and appliances cause 40% of house fires in NSW each year. Most of those fires start with a fault that existed long before anything visible went wrong.
Older Sydney homes carry additional risk. The NSW Government advises that homes built before the 1980s often carry rubber-insulated wiring that has deteriorated over time and may leave conductors exposed inside the walls. You cannot check this yourself. It requires a licensed electrician with the right diagnostic equipment.
Once we find the fault, we repair it and issue you a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW). That certificate is your proof the work meets the required standard and is on record with NSW Fair Trading. We hold Contractors Licence 493243C and Level 2 ASP Licence 6855.
[ SYMPTOM CHECKLIST ]
Does any of this sound familiar?
- Breaker trips whenever you run a specific appliance
- Power is out in one room but the rest of the house is fine
- Lights flicker or dim when something else turns on
- A power point is warm or has discolouration around it
- Buzzing or sizzling from walls, switches, or fittings
- A tingle or small shock from a switch or appliance
If you ticked more than one, it is worth getting looked at.
[ FAULT CLASSIFICATION ]
What is actually going wrong
Open circuit
The electrical path is broken. Power cannot get through. This is why you can end up with a dead power point and no obvious cause.
Earth fault
Current is leaking somewhere it should not be. This is what causes shocks. Your safety switch should trip when this happens. If it does not, get it looked at quickly.
Intermittent fault
The hardest one to track down. Works fine when we arrive, then plays up again later. We use thermal imaging to find these even when they seem to have disappeared.
[ NETWORK AUTHORISATION ]
Certifications & Accreditations
ACCREDITATION / 01
AUSGRID
Network distributor authorisationACCREDITATION / 02
ENDEAVOUR ENERGY
Network distributor authorisationACCREDITATION / 03
ESSENTIAL ENERGY
Network distributor authorisationACCREDITATION / 04
LEVEL 2 ASP
Accredited service provider · Lic 6855ACCREDITATION / 05
SAA ACCREDITED
Solar accreditation AustraliaACCREDITATION / 06
NSW CONTRACTORS
Electrical contractors licence · 493243C[ CLIENT TRANSMISSION ]See all on Google
Real feedback
5.0 · 7 Google reviews
“Sam is an absolute legend. He fixed my hot water system this afternoon. He didn’t charge me a lot and he done a great job”
“Couldn’t be happier with Electrosurge Solutions. I had a full house rewire done and a bunch of upgrades like downlights, pendant lighting, new powerpoints, ethernet/data cabling, and exterior sensor lights. Sam is very tidy and everything looks and works perfectly. Really easy to deal with and you can tell they take pride in doing things properly. Definitely recommend if you want a quality electrician.”
“Sam is professional, courteous and honest. He is upfront with the costs and does everything per the book. He was a pleasure to work with and gave us exactly what we wanted. Highly recommended. Wish every tradie was like Sam”
“Sam is an absolute legend. He fixed my hot water system this afternoon. He didn’t charge me a lot and he done a great job”
[ INFORMATION QUERY ]
Frequently asked questions
01Do you charge a call-out fee?
No. Our call-out and site assessment is free. We inspect the fault on site, explain what we find, and quote the repair before any chargeable work begins. We issue a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) for any notifiable repairs carried out under Contractors Licence 493243C.
02How quickly can you come out?
Same-day service is available across most Sydney suburbs. For emergency fault situations where you have no power or a potential safety hazard, we aim to be on site within two hours of your call. Ring us directly for urgent jobs and we will confirm availability in your area before you hang up.
03What if you cannot find the fault?
We will be straight with you. If we have done a full inspection and cannot reproduce the problem, we tell you exactly what to watch for and leave you our direct number. There is no charge for the inspection itself.
04Can you fix it the same day?
Usually yes. We carry common repair parts in the van, including circuit breakers, RCDs, power point components, and switch fittings. For larger jobs requiring a full switchboard upgrade or new circuit installation, we provide a fixed quote and book a return visit within one to two days. You will know the price before we commit to anything.
05What is the difference between a safety switch and a circuit breaker?
A circuit breaker protects your wiring from overload and short circuits. It trips when current exceeds the rated limit. A safety switch (RCD) detects current leaking to earth and cuts the circuit in milliseconds to protect you from electric shock. You need both. If your switchboard has only circuit breakers and no safety switches, you are not protected against shock. Call us to rectify that.
06Do I need to be home?
Yes. We need access to your switchboard to test circuits, and access to the affected areas to trace the fault. This may include ceiling space, wall cavities, or outdoor runs. If you cannot be home, a trusted adult must be present throughout the visit to provide access and be available if we need to discuss findings.
< OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE >
Assessment to completion
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Tell us what you need
Describe your electrical issue or project and we'll schedule a time to assess the situation.
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We inspect and quote
Our technician examines the work required and gives you a transparent price before anything begins.
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We complete the job
We finish on time, clean up after ourselves, and ensure everything meets code and your expectations.
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From booking to sign-off
From booking through to final checks, we manage the details so you can get the job finished right.
Get in touch
Send a message and we'll respond as soon as possible.
- Phone
- 0438 179 805
- Service area
- Greater Sydney and the Illawarra
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
24/7 emergency call-outs
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