Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request a quote online — we'll reply in under 10 minutes during business hours. To add a new socket where there wasn't one, there are two approaches. The first is chasing. This involves cutting a channel in the wall from the nearest socket to the new point, pulling the cable through, and then repairing the channel with plaster. It's the neatest visually but involves minor construction work and repainting the wall. Duration: 4-6 hours plus wall repair. Changing a standard switch to a dimmer switch requires first checking if the light fitting is compatible. Standard LED bulbs are often not dimmable. Only LEDs specifically labelled 'dimmable' work well with a dimmer. Older halogen bulbs dim without issue but are rarely used now due to energy consumption.

Another mistake is ignoring a burning smell, thinking it will just settle. Modern electronic devices do not smell of burning plastic during normal use. If they do, a component is melting. This always warrants an urgent call. If there's a burning smell or smoke, switch off the main breaker and open windows. If only an RCD is tripping, don't try to reset it more than 3 times. The first and most important step. If you smell burning plastic or see smoke near a socket or the consumer unit, immediately switch off the main breaker in the unit and call for emergency service. A burning smell in electrical systems almost always means a wire or component is overheating to the point of melting its insulation. The next natural step is a fire. Turning off the main breaker cuts the power and gives the technician time to arrive before further damage occurs.

Manufacturer's official warranty of 3-5 years depending on the brand. Branded LEDs last 25,000 hours under normal conditions. Manufacturer's official warranty on the mechanism, plus our coverage for labour. For a whole house with smart lighting programmed for specific 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.

The price for basic home automation in Sant Celoni typically ranges between €72 and €846 as a guideline. The final amount depends on the property's condition, materials, and labour time, and we always finalise it after seeing photos or —if you prefer— after a site visit, with no obligation. In the area, the market average 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. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request a quote online — we'll reply in under 10 minutes during business hours.