Electricians in Sunderland | Electrical Repairs & Emergency Services
McCarthy & Son provides electrical services throughout Sunderland, helping homeowners, landlords and businesses with electrical repairs, installations, rewiring and safety inspections. Our qualified electricians work on everything from faulty sockets and lighting problems to consumer unit replacements and complete property rewiring. With over 20 years’ industry experience, our family-run team also provides 24- hour emergency electrical assistance across Sunderland and surrounding communities.
Qualified Electricians Serving Sunderland & Surrounding Areas
Whether you own a traditional terraced house in Roker, a family home in Fulwell or Ashbrooke, or manage commercial premises elsewhere in Sunderland, electrical systems need to be maintained and upgraded when necessary. McCarthy & Son provides professional electrical fault finding, repairs, new installations and testing, helping customers address problems with existing wiring and arrange improvements to their properties.
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Our electricians undertake electrical repairs, installations, full and partial rewiring, consumer unit upgrades and lighting work. We also provide EICRs and inspection and testing, with 24-hour emergency assistance for urgent electrical faults.
BOILERS & HEATING
Our Gas Safe heating engineers provide boiler servicing, breakdown repairs, replacement installations and central heating services. We work on heating faults involving radiators, pumps, thermostats, controls and associated pipework.
COMMERCIAL & LANDLORD SERVICES
McCarthy & Son supports Sunderland landlords and businesses with commercial electrical repairs, installations, EICRs and relevant property safety services. Our wider multi-trade offering also includes commercial plumbing and heating work.
Electrical Repairs, Installations & Testing in Sunderland
Electrical work can involve anything from replacing a damaged socket to upgrading wiring throughout a property. Our electricians investigate faults, assess existing installations and undertake the necessary repairs or improvements. We also provide electrical inspection and testing for customers who need to understand the condition of their electrical systems.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions About Electricians in Sunderland
Answers to common questions about electrical repairs, consumer units, rewiring, emergency electricians and electrical testing across Sunderland.
Do you provide electrical services throughout Sunderland?
Yes. McCarthy & Son provides electrical repairs, installations, rewiring and inspection and testing throughout Sunderland, working with homeowners, landlords and commercial customers.
Can I get an emergency electrician in Sunderland outside normal working hours?
Yes. Our emergency electrical service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We can investigate urgent electrical faults, unexpected power problems and other electrical issues requiring prompt professional attention.
Why do my lights flicker when electrical appliances are switched on?
Flickering lights can have several causes, including problems with electrical connections, circuits or other parts of the installation. If the issue continues or affects multiple lights, an electrician should investigate rather than assuming it is simply a faulty bulb.
Can you replace an old fuse box in a Sunderland property?
Yes. We provide consumer unit and fuse box replacement services. Our electricians can assess the existing installation and determine the appropriate upgrade.
Do you carry out full and partial house rewiring?
Yes. McCarthy & Son undertakes full and partial rewiring for properties requiring replacement or improvement of existing electrical wiring. The extent of the work depends on the condition of the installation and the property's requirements.
Can you install outdoor lighting and security lights?
Yes. Our electrical installation services include outdoor electrical wiring, external lighting and security lighting for suitable domestic and commercial properties.
Do Sunderland landlords need an EICR for rental properties?
In England, private landlords are generally required to have electrical installations inspected and tested at least every five years, or sooner where the previous report requires it. McCarthy & Son provides landlord EICRs and electrical testing, including assistance with repairs where faults are identified.
Which areas around Sunderland do your electricians cover?
Our electrical services cover Sunderland and surrounding communities including Roker, Seaburn, Fulwell, Southwick, Pallion, Millfield, Barnes, Ashbrooke, Grangetown, Ryhope, Silksworth, Doxford Park, Tunstall and Pennywell. We also serve nearby areas including Whitburn, East Herrington, South Hylton and New Silksworth, with wider coverage towards Washington, Houghton-le-Spring and Seaham.
AREAS WE COVER
Electricians Covering Sunderland & Surrounding Communities
McCarthy & Son provides electrical repairs, rewiring, consumer unit upgrades, EICRs and 24-hour emergency electrical services across Sunderland. Our electricians work throughout Roker, Seaburn, Fulwell, Southwick, Pallion, Millfield, Barnes, Ashbrooke, Grangetown, Ryhope, Silksworth, Doxford Park, Tunstall and Pennywell, alongside smaller communities such as Whitburn, East Herrington, South Hylton and New Silksworth. We also serve neighbouring areas towards Washington, Houghton-le-Spring and Seaham, providing electrical services for domestic, landlord and commercial properties.
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