Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request a quote online — we respond in under 10 minutes during business hours. 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 energy consumption. 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, running the cable through it, and then plastering over the channel. It's visually the cleanest but involves minor construction work and repainting the wall. Timeline: 4-6 hours plus wall repair.

● Circuit breaker trips constantly ● Burning smell near a socket or the fuse box ● Sparks when plugging in an appliance ● Lights flicker for no apparent reason ● No power in an entire room ● Wall feels hot near the fuse box Short circuits, tripping circuit breakers, burning smell, loss of power in the property. Response in under 2 hours. The fuse box has ceramic fuses instead of modern circuit breakers. The fuse box lacks a residual-current device (RCD) or only has a general one protecting all circuits. RCDs trip frequently for no apparent reason, indicating they are old. The fuse box has fewer than 4-5 circuits for an entire home. The regulation requires a minimum of 5 circuits (lighting, general sockets, kitchen, washing machine, bathroom, and air conditioning). The fuse box is overloaded and has no space for additional circuits for electric car chargers or other modern equipment.

Manufacturer's official warranty on the mechanism, plus our coverage of the labour. Manufacturer's official warranty for 3-5 years depending on the brand. Branded LED lights last 25,000 hours under normal conditions. LED strips for indirect lighting, very popular in modern renovations. They are adhered into recessed aluminium profiles in walls or ceilings, providing a soft, continuous light perfect for living rooms and bedrooms. We use quality strips with a high colour rendering index, not cheap Chinese strips that emit an unpleasant cold light.

The price for basic home automation in Teià typically ranges from €72 to €846 as a guideline. The final cost depends on the property's condition, materials, and labour time, and we always finalise it after reviewing photos or —if you prefer— conducting an on-site inspection, 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. It starts 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 existing earth leakages. They provide a fixed quote with a breakdown of costs. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request a quote online — we respond in under 10 minutes during business hours.