To add a new socket where there was none, there are two approaches. The first is chasing. Cutting a channel in the wall from the nearest socket to the new point, running the cable inside, and closing the chase with plaster. This is visually tidiest but involves minor construction work and repainting the wall. Time: 4-6 hours plus wall repair. Changing from a standard switch to a dimmer switch requires first checking that the luminaire is compatible. Standard LED bulbs are often not dimmable. Only LEDs labelled 'dimmable' work well with a dimmer. Old halogens dim without issue but are rarely used now due to consumption. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll reply in less than 10 minutes during business hours.

These two components are in all modern electrical panels but protect different things. The circuit breaker, also called an automatic switch, protects against overloads and short circuits. If you connect too many appliances to the same circuit or if two wires touch due to a fault, the circuit breaker trips and cuts the power. Its function is to protect the installation's cables and prevent fires. The panel has ceramic fuses instead of modern circuit breakers. The panel has no residual current device (RCD) or only a general one that protects all circuits. RCDs trip frequently without apparent cause, indicating they are old. The panel has fewer than 4-5 circuits for a complete home. The norm is to have a minimum of 5 circuits (lighting, general sockets, kitchen, washing machine, bathroom, and air conditioning). The panel is saturated and cannot accommodate more circuits for adding electric car chargers or other modern equipment. The RCD protects people. It detects the difference between the current entering and leaving the installation. If this difference exceeds 30 milliamperes, it means something or someone is diverting current to earth, and the RCD cuts power in less than 30 milliseconds. This is what prevents electrocution when a faulty washing machine causes the metal casing to be live and you touch it.

For a complete house with smart lighting programmed by scenes, it can be integrated with Google Home or Alexa for voice control. We configure this during our visit. It's one of the upgrades with the highest impact on quality of life for the lowest real investment. Official manufacturer's warranty (3-5 years) plus our labour coverage. LED strips for indirect lighting, very popular in modern renovations. They are glued into an aluminium profile recessed in the wall or ceiling and provide a soft, continuous light that is perfect for living rooms and bedrooms. We work with quality strips with a high colour rendering index, not cheap Chinese strips that give an unpleasant cold light.

The price for basic home automation in Eixample (Mataró) typically ranges between €72 and €846. The final figure depends on the property's condition, materials, and work time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll reply in less than 10 minutes during business hours. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll reply in less than 10 minutes during business hours.