A light will not switch on
Is it one fitting or all the lights in the room? Mention anything you noticed before it stopped working.
Faulty lights and switches
A light flickering or refusing to switch on?
I repair faulty light fittings and switches, including bathroom pull cords. Tell me what happens when you switch the light on and whether other lights in the room are affected. A photo of the fitting can help.
Homes and flats · Every day, 9am to 7pm · Visits by agreement

The job you need
When you contact me, include when the problem started and how much of your home is affected.
Is it one fitting or all the lights in the room? Mention anything you noticed before it stopped working.
Let me know whether it has a dimmer and when the flickering happens. I'll check the fitting and its connection.
Tell me which light it controls and whether the switch is loose or damaged. The wiring needs checking as well as the switch itself.
Please say whether it controls the light or the electric shower, because those jobs need different switches.
During the visit
The existing wiring affects what can be done. I'll check it and explain the work before you agree to it.
The fitting and its switch are checked first, with circuit testing if the fault needs further investigation.
I'll tell you which part needs repairing or replacing and what it will cost.
Afterwards, I check that the light and its control work properly.
Changing your lighting layout or fitting a new light? See lighting installation.
Stop using the affected fitting and contact an electrician. Keep covers closed and do not touch the wiring when taking a photo.
Arranging a visit
Your postcode and a description of the problem give me enough to start. We can then agree a time and the visit charge.
Tell me what's stopped working, or what you'd like installed. A photo is useful if the fitting is difficult to describe.
I'll check when I can get to your address and explain the visit charge before we book a time.
For a repair, the price depends on what I find. I'll explain it before doing that work.
Before you get in touch
Ask about the visit charge when you contact me. Any repair work is priced once I've checked the problem.
Yes. Let me know whether it controls the bathroom light or the shower.
Yes. It helps to know whether one light is affected and whether the flickering starts when another appliance switches on.
It may need replacing. Send me a photo and the model details, if you have them, and we can discuss the options.
Based in East London
I'm based in East London and work in homes and flats around Newham, including these nearby areas:
NewhamCanary WharfPoplarIsle of DogsWhitechapelAldgate East
I also travel to South-East London. Further away? Send the postcode and tell me about the job so I can check whether I can get to you.
See our coverageA different job?
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Every day, 9am to 7pm. Include your postcode and a short description.