Electricians in Durham | Electrical Repairs, Rewiring & Testing
McCarthy & Son provides electrical services in Durham for homeowners, landlords and businesses requiring repairs, installations, rewiring and electrical testing. With over 20 years’ industry experience, our family-run team undertakes everything from investigating electrical faults to upgrading consumer units and replacing outdated wiring. We also provide 24-hour emergency electrical assistance throughout Durham and its surrounding villages.
Professional Domestic & Commercial Electricians in Durham
Durham has a varied mix of historic buildings, established residential streets, newer housing developments and commercial properties, each presenting different electrical requirements. Whether you are improving an older installation, arranging an electrical inspection for a rental property or installing additional sockets and lighting, McCarthy & Son provides qualified electricians to assess the work and carry out suitable repairs or upgrades.
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Our electricians provide electrical fault finding, repairs, full and partial rewiring, consumer unit replacements and new electrical installations. We also undertake lighting work, EICRs and electrical testing, with emergency assistance available when urgent faults arise.
BOILERS & HEATING
Our Gas Safe heating engineers provide boiler repairs, servicing, replacement installations and central heating services. We work on heating systems, radiators, pumps, controls and associated pipework for domestic and commercial properties.
COMMERCIAL & LANDLORD SERVICES
We support Durham landlords and businesses with electrical inspection and testing, commercial electrical installations, repairs and relevant property safety requirements. Our wider services also include plumbing, boiler maintenance and heating work.
Electrical Installations, Repairs & Safety Testing in Durham
Electrical work should be appropriate to the condition of the property and the demands placed on its installation. Our electricians can investigate faults, replace damaged components, install additional electrical fittings and undertake more extensive improvements where required. We also provide inspection and testing services to help property owners understand the condition of their existing electrics.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions About Electricians in Durham
Answers to common questions about electrical repairs, house rewiring, consumer unit upgrades, EICRs and arranging electrical work in Durham and its surrounding villages.
Can you carry out electrical work in older properties around Durham?
Yes. McCarthy & Son undertakes electrical repairs, inspections, rewiring and installation upgrades in existing properties. Our electricians can assess the condition of the electrical system and determine whether individual repairs, partial rewiring or more extensive work is appropriate.
Do you provide emergency electricians in Durham 24 hours a day?
Yes. We offer 24-hour emergency electrical assistance, seven days a week, for urgent faults and electrical problems affecting domestic and commercial properties throughout Durham.
How do I know if my house needs rewiring?
Older wiring, repeated electrical faults or concerns identified during an inspection may indicate that rewiring should be considered. An electrician can assess the installation and advise whether repairs, partial rewiring or a full rewire is required.
Can you install additional sockets without rewiring the entire property?
Yes. Additional sockets and switches can form part of our electrical installation services. The work required will depend on the condition and suitability of the existing electrical system.
What should I do if an electrical socket smells of burning?
Stop using the affected socket and avoid touching any damaged or overheating components. If it is safe to do so, isolate the affected circuit and contact a qualified electrician urgently. McCarthy & Son provides 24-hour emergency electrical assistance.
Can you replace an outdated consumer unit in a Durham property?
Yes. We provide fuse box and consumer unit replacement services. Our electricians can assess the existing installation and undertake suitable upgrading work where required.
Do you provide electrical testing for landlords in Durham?
Yes. We provide Electrical Installation Condition Reports and electrical inspection and testing for rental properties, alongside electrical repairs and remedial work where faults are identified.
Which areas around Durham do your electricians cover?
Our electrical services cover Durham and surrounding communities including Framwellgate Moor, Newton Hall, Pity Me, Brasside, Belmont, Carrville, Gilesgate, Shincliffe, High Shincliffe, Bowburn, Coxhoe, Meadowfield, Brandon, Langley Moor, Ushaw Moor and Bearpark. We also serve nearby areas towards Chester-le-Street and other parts of County Durham.
AREAS WE COVER
Electricians Covering Durham & Surrounding Villages
McCarthy & Son provides electrical repairs, installations, rewiring, EICRs and 24-hour emergency electrical services throughout Durham and its neighbouring communities. Our electricians cover the city centre, Gilesgate, Belmont, Newton Hall, Framwellgate Moor, Pity Me and Brasside, alongside nearby villages including Shincliffe, Bowburn, Coxhoe, Brandon, Meadowfield, Langley Moor, Ushaw Moor and Bearpark. We work with homeowners, landlords and businesses across Durham, providing qualified electrical services for repairs, property improvements and electrical safety requirements.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
What Our Customers Say
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