Fault finding in Ottery St Mary
Prices Illustrative
Range £85–£240 · Devon avg £130
Fault finding in Ottery St Mary typically costs £140, with most jobs between £85 and £240, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 2–3 hrs on site; the next local slot is in 8 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
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Fault finding across Ottery St Mary and EX11. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent fault finding jobs near Ottery St Mary
Fault finding for a terraced house, tested and certified same visit.
Oct 2026
Fault finding in a 1970s bungalow, including minor remedial work.
Aug 2026
Fault finding for a rented flat, landlord met on site.
Jun 2026
Fault finding in Ottery St Mary: key facts
- Typical price £140
- Range £85–£240
- 2–3 hrs on site
- Next slot: 8 days
- 5 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Ottery St Mary
Prices Illustrative- Fault finding
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feniton | EX14 4 | 2.4 mi |
| West Hill | EX11 2 | 2.0 mi |
| Tipton St John | EX10 7 | 2.3 mi |
| Alfington | EX11 9 | 1.9 mi |
| Metcombe | EX10 1 | 2.4 mi |
What Ottery St Mary customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for fault finding within 10 miles of Ottery St Mary, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Ottery St Mary compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottery St Mary | £140 | £85–£240 | 8 days |
| Honiton | £125 | £80–£215 | 5 days |
| Sidmouth | £135 | £85–£225 | 6 days |
| Devon average | £130 | £80–£220 | 4 days |
| UK average | £150 | £90–£265 | 6 days |
What happens on the day
- 08:00Arrive
Quick survey and confirm the fixed price.
- 08:15Isolate
Power off at the main switch; fridge and alarms noted.
- 08:30Work
Fault finding carried out.
- 10:00Test
Insulation, earth and RCD tests to BS 7671.
- 10:30Power on
Circuits re-energised and labelled.
- 10:45Paperwork
Certificate emailed the same day.
Ottery St Mary local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | East Devon District Council handles building control for Ottery St Mary. | GOV.UK |
|---|---|---|
| Network operator | National Grid (South West) runs the local network. Power cuts: call 105. | National Grid |
| Housing | Market-town terraces and 1960s–90s estates. | ONS Census 2021 |
| Coastal | Inland: standard outdoor fittings are usually fine. | Met Office |
| Regulations | Fuse box, rewire and new circuits are notifiable under Part P. | GOV.UK |
Power cut or fuse box?
- Check if neighbours or street lights are off too.
- Look at your fuse box: is a switch or RCD down?
- Unplug everything, then try resetting the switch once.
- If it trips again or the street is dark, don't keep resetting.
What Ottery St Mary customers say
42 reviews“Turned up when they said, fault finding done and tested in 2–3 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, High Street, Ottery St Mary · Sep 2026
How much does fault finding cost in Ottery St Mary?
Fault finding in Ottery St Mary typically costs £140, with most jobs between £85 and £240, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 2–3 hrs on site; the next local slot is in 8 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
How long does fault finding take in Ottery St Mary?
Usually 2–3 hrs on site. Your power is off for most of that time, so plan around fridges and alarms.
How soon can an electrician come out in Ottery St Mary?
The next available slot near EX11 is in 8 days. 5 electricians cover Ottery St Mary.
How much does it cost to find an electrical fault in Ottery St Mary?
Typically £140 in Ottery St Mary, which usually covers the first hour or two of testing. Simple faults like a failed socket or damp outside light are found fast. Intermittent trips can take longer, so ask for an hourly rate as well as the call-out.
Why does my RCD keep tripping?
The usual causes are a faulty appliance (kettles, washing machines and outdoor lights top the list), water in an outside socket, or a damaged cable. Try unplugging everything first; if it still trips, it's in the wiring.
The whole street's lost power in Ottery St Mary. Who do I ring?
Call 105, free from any phone. That goes to National Grid (South West), who look after the lines in EX11. It isn't an electrician's job if the neighbours are off too. If only your house is off, check the fuse box first, then call an electrician.
How do Ottery St Mary prices for fault finding compare with Honiton?
Ottery St Mary typically comes in at £140 and Honiton at £125, with Devon as a whole around £130. The gap is mostly down to property type and travel, so a quote from a firm in either town is worth having.
Is it safe to chase cables into cob walls around Ottery St Mary?
Only shallow, and with care. Cob is mud and straw, and deep chases weaken it and let damp in. Electricians who know old Devon houses around Ottery St Mary run cables in skirtings, under floors or in lime-plastered chases instead. Damp cob is also a common cause of earth faults.
Which areas near Ottery St Mary do you cover for fault finding?
We list electricians working across Ottery St Mary and nearby spots like Feniton and West Hill, covering EX11. Homes here are mostly historic centre, cob cottages and modern estates. A typical job costs £140 on our illustrative local prices.
Do you cover the villages round Ottery St Mary, like Feniton and West Hill?
We do. The fault finding prices on this page already include jobs in Feniton, West Hill, Tipton St John, Alfington, Metcombe. Village visits are usually booked on the same days as Ottery St Mary work, so the next slot (in 8 days) normally applies to you too.
How much to wire in a PIV unit for damp in my Ottery St Mary house?
Usually £90 to £180 if there's power in the loft already. The electrician fits a fused spur next to the unit and tests it. PIV units are popular in Ottery St Mary's older and seaside homes for condensation. If there's no loft supply, allow a bit more for a new feed.
What's different about electrics in farmhouses near Ottery St Mary?
Overhead supplies out in the country around Ottery St Mary often have their own earth rod (a TT system), so RCD protection and rod tests matter more. Old outbuildings, long cable runs and damp barns are the other usual issues. Allow a bit longer, and budget nearer £240 for big properties.
Half my lights have stopped working. Is it safe?
Check the fuse box for a tripped breaker first. If it won't reset, or the lights flicker or buzz, leave that circuit off and call an electrician. It's often a loose connection in a ceiling rose or junction box, which can overheat.
Do I need a certificate for fault finding?
Yes. Most of this work is notifiable under Part P, so you should get a certificate and building-control notice for East Devon District Council.
- Honiton5.2 mi · £125
- Sidmouth5.3 mi · £135
- Cranbrook6.2 mi · £130
- Cullompton8.7 mi · £135
- Budleigh Salterton8.7 mi · £130
- Emergency electricianfrom £95
- Fuse box replacementfrom £485
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £160
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.