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Electrical Services in Ayrshire and Inverclyde
Need an electrician for a repair, a new circuit or a larger project? DTEC Electrical works in homes, rental properties and local business premises across Ayrshire and Inverclyde. We find faults, fit sockets and lights, upgrade consumer units and rewire properties. We also fit alarms, EV chargers and outdoor power.
David Thomson has more than 30 years in the trade. He checks the wiring before he suggests a repair or upgrade. We explain the job, give a clear quote for planned work and test the finished work. We provide the right certificate when one is required. Our work follows BS 7671 rules.
We are based in Largs. Ask for a quote or call 07882 372474
If you have lost power or noticed signs of heat, tell us when you call.
Why Choose DTEC Electrical?
You should know what needs doing and why. We check the problem, talk you through the options and leave the work tidy. An older fuse board does not always need a new unit. We test first and explain what we find.
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More than 30 years of electrical experience
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City & Guilds qualified and 18th Edition trained
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Family-run and fully insured
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Work carried out to BS 7671
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Clear quotes for planned jobs
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Testing and certificates where required
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Work for homes, landlords and local firms
Electrical Services for Homes and Businesses
We plan each job around the site. We check the wiring and circuit protection before adding new fittings.
Emergency Electrical Repairs and Fault Finding
Power loss, repeated trips, sparks and a burning smell can point to a fault. If it is safe, switch off the affected circuit. Keep clear of damaged fittings and call an electrician. Do not keep resetting a breaker that trips again.
We test the circuit to find the cause. A faulty appliance, damp outdoor fitting or damaged wiring can each cause a trip. We explain the repair and make the area safe if more work is needed.
Read about our emergency electrician service.
Consumer Unit Upgrades and Fuse Box Replacement
An older fuse board may need a closer look. Its age alone does not mean it must be replaced. We check the board, earthing and circuits before we advise you. A new consumer unit cannot fix a fault that is still present in the wiring.
If an upgrade is right for the home, we test the circuits before fitting the new unit. We label each circuit and test the work. We explain any fault before adding repair work.
Our consumer unit cost guide explains what can affect the price
Full and Partial House Rewiring
Wiring can wear out or no longer suit the way a home is used. Warm sockets, damaged fittings and circuits that trip often are good reasons to get it checked. Those signs do not always mean a full rewire is needed.
We carry out full and partial rewires. We look at the wiring, ask where you need power and light, and explain the work and disruption.
We test the new circuits and certify them where required.
See our house rewiring advice.
Sockets, Switches and Indoor Lighting
More sockets can reduce the need for extension leads. We fit sockets, USB points and switches. We also replace worn fittings and install lights for kitchens, living rooms and work areas. Tell us how you use each room so we can place the new points well.
Before we add a point, we check the circuit and its protection. We can also fit smart lighting controls where the wiring suits them. We test the new work before we leave. If a fault lies elsewhere on the circuit, we explain what needs to be fixed first.
Kitchens, Cookers and Electric Showers
A new cooker or hob needs a suitable supply and a safe way to isolate it. We check the circuit before we connect the appliance. If the supply needs work, we explain the price first. We also fit new kitchen circuits.
We install and replace electric showers. We check the consumer unit, cable and isolator. If the old supply is not suitable, we quote for the work needed before fitting the shower.
Garden Offices, Outdoor Power and Security Lights
A garden office needs power that suits its use. We plan the supply, sockets and lights for work or heating. We can add data points as part of the job. We check the cable route before we quote, then test the finished work.
We fit outdoor sockets, garden lights and LED security lights. We can also add power and lights to a garage. Rain and salt air can damage outdoor fittings. We choose suitable equipment and check the circuit.
If an old fitting is causing trips, we find the fault first.
EV Charger Installation
We install EV chargers where the supply and layout are suitable. We check the wiring, discuss where the charger will go and explain any work the circuit needs.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
We fit linked smoke and heat alarms, along with carbon monoxide alarms where needed. We check your alarms and explain where new ones should go. We then test the system and show you how it works.
Commercial and Landlord Electrical Work
We work in rental properties, shops and small business premises. This includes repairs, sockets, lights and planned upgrades.
Tell us when the space is in use so we can plan access and limit disruption.
How We Handle Your Electrical Job
1. Tell us what you need. Call or send a note about the fault or installation. Photos can help us understand the job. Let us know if the power is off, a fitting feels hot or there is a burning smell.
2. We check the wiring. We inspect the area and carry out the tests needed. We explain the options and quote for planned work. Some faults need an on-site check before we can give a firm price.
3. We do and test the work. We make the repair or fit the new parts. We test the work, leave the area tidy and tell you what we have done. We provide a certificate where the work calls for one.
Recent Electrical Work
These local jobs show how we check the wiring before deciding on the work.
Consumer Unit Upgrade in Gourock
At a home on Cardwell Road, we replaced an older fuse box. We checked the circuits, then labelled and tested the new board.
See our Gourock electrician page.
Outdoor Security Lighting in Port Glasgow
A customer on Slaemuir Avenue wanted better light by the house. We fitted LED lights with motion sensors and tested them with the customer.
See our Port Glasgow electrician page.
Kitchen Rewire in Greenock
At a home on Newark Street, we fitted power and lighting points for a new kitchen layout. See our Greenock electrician page.
Electrical Work Costs and Quotes
The price depends on the work. Access to the wiring and the state of the circuits also matter. A socket repair may take less work than a new circuit or a full rewire. We may need to find the fault before we can price a repair.
For planned work, we give you a clear quote before we start. If tests show another fault, we explain what it means and discuss the cost before doing more. You can ask questions and decide how you want to proceed. For a useful first reply, tell us the property type, the work you need and where you are.
Areas We Cover
We work across Largs, Greenock, Gourock and Port Glasgow. We also serve Kilmacolm, Wemyss Bay, West Kilbride and other nearby parts of Ayrshire and Inverclyde. If you are unsure whether we cover your address, send us your postcode.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my electrics keep tripping?
A faulty appliance, damaged wiring or water in an outdoor fitting may cause a trip. An overloaded circuit is another possible cause. We test the circuit before we advise on the repair. If it trips again, leave it off and call for help.
Does an old fuse box always need replacing?
No. We check its condition, earthing and the protection it gives your circuits. We also test the wiring. Then we can tell you whether a repair or a new consumer unit is the right choice.
Can you install a shower if the room has never had one?
Often, yes. We first check whether the wiring can support the shower and what new work it needs. We explain the scope and price before work starts.
Can you supply power to a garden office?
Yes. We can plan the supply, sockets and lights around how you will use the building. The cable route, distance and equipment all affect the work. We check these before quoting.
Do you work in rental and commercial properties?
Yes. We take on repairs and planned work for landlords and local firms. Tell us about access, opening times and the fault or upgrade you need.
Book electrical work in Ayrshire or Inverclyde
Tell us what has gone wrong or what you want to install. We will explain the next step and give you a clear quote for planned work. Call David on 07882 372474
Or fill out the contact form for a quick response.