For your home · Bristol
Electrical repairs & improvements
for Bristol homes.
A repair, a new light or a bigger renovation. Start with the change you need, then understand the scope before you agree the work.
Speak directly with Max about the job, access and the basis of the quote.
Choose your starting point
What is happening at home?
Make the first conversation useful, then plan the job around everyday life.
Your next step
Something has stopped working
Describe the symptoms and when you notice them. You do not need to diagnose the fault.
Request a repairYou can add more details before sending your request.Your next step
I want to add or change something
Share the room, equipment and positions you have in mind. The existing installation is assessed alongside the new work.
Get a quoteYou can add more details before sending your request.Your next step
I need the condition checked
Explain why you need the check and share an existing report if you have one.
Get an EICR quoteYou can add more details before sending your request.Your next step
Something else / I’m not sure
Tell us what you need in your own words. You do not need to know the technical name or have a finished plan. Max can discuss the right next step for your property.
Get a quoteYou can add more details before sending your request.Plan around your property
Plan the work around your home.
Open the topics that apply to your job. You can discuss anything still undecided when you enquire.
01What do you want to fix or change?
If something has stopped working, describe the symptoms before choosing a replacement. Repeated tripping calls for fault finding; an inspection helps establish wider condition; a new layout calls for installation planning.
02Where will you use lighting and power?
Think about furniture, appliance positions, work surfaces and how you enter or leave each room. Lighting groups and socket positions should follow those uses rather than an arbitrary count of electrical points.
03How will the work affect your home?
Cable access, finished walls and floor coverings affect installation choices. Agree power interruption and making-good responsibilities before assuming the job can happen around normal household use.
04What should you compare in a quote?
Ask whether fittings, new wiring, associated defects, testing and applicable notification are included. A lower total can describe a smaller scope rather than the same work at a better price.
05Which records should you keep?
Installation certificates, minor works records and condition reports have different purposes. Keep the documents that match the work completed, together with relevant equipment information.
See relevant PB Electrical workCompleted electrical work and what was involved.
Work by PB Electrical
Kitchen rewiring during an upgrade.
Planning similar work? Tell Max which rooms you are changing and what you want to install.
What to send with your enquiryA short checklist for the first conversation.
Prepare your enquiry
Start with what you know.
You do not need a complete technical specification. These details help Max understand the job before the next conversation.
Get a quoteFor the first conversation
- A short description of the fault or intended change
- Your postcode and contact details
- Photos taken safely without removing covers
- Any existing report, drawing or equipment specification
Have a drawing, photo or report? Attach it in your email app. Leave electrical covers in place.
Practical answers
Questions before you book.
I do not know which service I need. Can I still enquire?
Yes. Choose “Not sure” in the guided enquiry and describe what has happened or what you want to change. We can discuss the appropriate starting point.
Ask Max about thisCan you replace one socket or light fitting?
Yes. PB Electrical handles individual fittings and local repairs as well as larger work. The fitting and existing circuit need to be suitable for the proposed change. A fault may require investigation before deciding whether a replacement is the right repair.
Ask Max about thisCan you repair a socket that has stopped working?
Yes, socket faults are within PB Electrical’s repair work. The socket and its circuit may need testing before a repair is chosen. Describe what is affected and any heat, smell or visible damage. Call for urgent concerns and keep away from equipment that appears unsafe.
Ask Max about thisShould I contact an electrician before redecorating a room?
Yes, raise any new socket positions, lighting changes or wiring concerns before finishes are renewed. Explain where furniture and equipment will go, and whether floors or ceilings will be accessible. Planning the electrical scope first can avoid reopening new decoration to accommodate a later change.
Ask Max about thisCan I arrange an electrical inspection before moving into a house?
An EICR can be discussed before occupation, subject to access and the property arrangements. Share the move date, survey concerns and any previous electrical records. Allow time to review findings and agree further work rather than assuming the inspection guarantees that no action will be needed.
Ask Max about thisUseful electrical guidesAnswers for the work you are planning.
Before you book
Useful answers for your next electrical job.
Practical guides to inspections, faults and planning work.
Browse all advice
Planning work
What should an electrical quote include?
Compare the scope, access, fittings, testing and responsibilities before comparing the total.
Read the guide
Faults & safety
Why does my fuse box keep tripping?
Repeated trips need a diagnosis. Here is the information that helps an electrician find the cause.
Read the guideGet the job started
Discuss your electrical job.
Share the postcode, what you need and any dates or access arrangements. Max can discuss the appropriate next step.
Speak directly with Max · 7am–10pm, seven days. For urgent help, please call.