Fault Finding Cambridge – Unsafe Hidden Wiring Found Under Floorboards
Electrical faults are not always visible and are often discovered hidden beneath floors, inside ceilings, or behind walls. Poor previous electrical work can create serious safety risks if connections have not been installed or protected correctly.
At Titan Electrical Ltd, we recently carried out fault finding in Littleport, near Cambridge after a customer experienced issues following additional building work and lighting alterations.
During inspection, unsafe hidden wiring connections were discovered beneath floorboards where an additional light had previously been added.
Why Poor Electrical Alterations Can Be Dangerous
Electrical alterations carried out without proper testing or protection can create several problems including:
- Loose connections
- Overheating
- Intermittent faults
- Electric shock risk
- Fire hazards
- Damage to connected circuits
In this case, wiring connections had been left hidden beneath the floor with inadequate protection and poor termination methods.
Our fault finding service helps identify unsafe wiring and hidden electrical faults safely.
Fault Finding in Cambridge Properties
Professional fault finding in Cambridge often involves tracing hidden electrical problems caused by:
- DIY electrical work
- Building alterations
- Poor previous installations
- Damaged wiring
- Incorrect junctions
- Overloaded circuits
Older properties and extensions across Cambridge and surrounding villages can sometimes contain undocumented alterations that only become apparent once faults develop.
Signs You May Need Fault Finding in Cambridge
You may require professional fault finding in Cambridge if you notice:
- Flickering lights
- Tripping circuits
- Loss of power
- Burning smells
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Lighting faults after renovation work
- Electrical accessories overheating
Professional testing helps identify whether the issue is caused by wiring, accessories, or hidden connections beneath floors or ceilings.
An EICR Cambridge service can also help identify hidden issues within older electrical installations.
Safe Electrical Repairs and Testing
Once the unsafe wiring was identified, the affected connections were:
- Safely disconnected
- Re-terminated correctly
- Protected appropriately
- Fully tested
Titan Electrical Ltd carries out all electrical work in accordance with current BS 7671 Wiring Regulations and NICEIC standards.
Why Professional Electrical Work Matters
Electrical work carried out during building projects or renovations should always be installed and tested correctly.
Unsafe hidden wiring is one of the most common issues identified during fault finding in Cambridge and can remain undiscovered for years until faults begin to develop.
Our electrician Cambridge team regularly carries out:
- Fault finding
- EICRs
- Consumer unit upgrades
- Rewires
- Lighting installation
- Electrical repairs
across Cambridge and surrounding villages including:
- Littleport
- Ely
- Histon
- Milton
- Waterbeach
- Chesterton
- Cherry Hinton
Contact Titan Electrical Ltd
If you require professional fault finding in Cambridge, Titan Electrical Ltd can help.
Whether you are experiencing lighting faults, tripping electrics, or concerns following renovation work, we provide professional electrical testing and repairs across Cambridge and surrounding areas.
Titan Electrical Ltd
https://titanelectricalltd.com
info@titanelectricalltd.com
01223 857102
