Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online – we respond in under 10 minutes during business hours. Start with a technical visit from an authorised electrician who diagnoses the fuse box and installation. They measure the actual cable cross-section, identify overloaded circuits, and detect any existing earth leaks. They provide a fixed quote with a breakdown of costs. Changing a standard switch to a dimmer switch requires first checking if the light fixture is compatible. Standard LED bulbs are often not dimmable. Only LEDs labelled 'dimmable' work well with a dimmer. Older halogen bulbs can be dimmed without issues but are rarely used now due to consumption.

The RCD protects people. It detects the difference between the current entering and leaving the installation. If this difference exceeds 30 milliamps, it means something or someone is diverting current to earth, and the RCD trips in under 30 milliseconds. This prevents electrocution when a fault in a washing machine makes the metal casing live and you touch it. These two components are in all modern electrical panels but protect different things. The miniature circuit breaker (MCB), also called an automatic switch, protects against overloads and short circuits. If you connect too many appliances to one circuit or if two wires touch due to a fault, the MCB trips and cuts power. Its function is to protect the installation's wiring and prevent fires. Exterior lighting for terraces, patios, and gardens. Here, the critical factor is resistance to salt spray and moisture. Light fixtures with an IP65 rating or higher are mandatory in coastal areas. Standard light fixtures without an IP rating will last 1-2 years on the seafront before corrosion renders them unusable.

For a whole house with smart lighting programmed by scenes, it can be integrated with Google Home or Alexa for voice control. We configure this during the visit. It's one of the upgrades with the greatest impact on quality of life for a relatively low investment. Official manufacturer's warranty on the mechanism, plus our labour coverage. Official manufacturer warranty 3-5 years depending on the brand. Branded LEDs last 25,000 hours under normal conditions.

The price for basic home automation in Cabrera de Mar typically ranges from €72 to €846 as an indicative reference. The final figure depends on the property's condition, materials, and labour time, and we always finalise it after seeing photos or —if you prefer— after an on-site assessment, with no obligation. In the area, the market reference for similar jobs is around €140; we are usually below this when the property's condition allows. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online – we respond in under 10 minutes during business hours. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online – we respond in under 10 minutes during business hours.