Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request a quote online — we'll reply in under 10 minutes during business hours. Changing a standard switch to a dimmer switch requires first checking that the light fitting 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 issue but are rarely used now due to their energy consumption. To add a new socket where there wasn't one before, there are two approaches. The first is chasing. A channel is cut into the wall from the nearest socket to the new point, the cable is run inside, and the channel is repaired with plaster. This is the cleanest visually but involves minor disruption and repainting the wall. Timeframe: 4-6 hours plus wall repair.

The RCD (Residual Current Device) protects people. It detects the difference between the current entering and leaving the installation. If this difference exceeds 30 milliamperes, it indicates something or someone is causing a current leakage to earth, and the RCD cuts off in less than 30 milliseconds. This is what prevents electrocution when a fault in the washing machine causes the metal casing to become live and you touch it. The consumer unit has ceramic fuses instead of modern circuit breakers. The unit lacks an RCD or only has a main one protecting all circuits. RCDs trip frequently and without apparent cause, indicating they are old. The unit has fewer than 4-5 circuits for an entire home. Regulations require a minimum of 5 circuits (lighting, general sockets, kitchen, washing machine, bathroom, and air conditioning). The unit is overloaded and cannot accommodate more circuits for adding electric car chargers or other modern equipment. 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 one circuit or if two wires touch due to a fault, the circuit breaker trips and cuts off power. Its function is to protect the installation's wiring and prevent fires.

LED strips for indirect lighting, very popular in modern renovations. They are adhered into recessed aluminium profiles in walls or ceilings, providing a continuous soft light perfect for living rooms and bedrooms. We work with quality strips featuring a high colour rendering index, not cheap Chinese strips that emit an unpleasant cold light. Official manufacturer warranty (3-5 years) plus our coverage for labour. For a complete home with smart lighting programmed by scenes, it can be integrated with Google Home or Alexa for voice control. We configure this on-site. It's one of the upgrades with the greatest impact on quality of life for a relatively low investment.

The price for basic home automation in Palau-solità i Plegamans typically ranges between €72 and €846 as a guideline. 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— a site visit, with no obligation. In the area, the market benchmark 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 a quote online — we'll reply in under 10 minutes during business hours. It starts with a technical visit from a qualified electrician who diagnoses the consumer unit and installation. They measure the actual cable cross-section, identify overloaded circuits, and detect existing earth leakages. They provide a fixed quote with a breakdown of costs.