What's included
- Diagnosis of wiring, outlets, switches and the electrical panel
- Locating a hidden wire break or the point of a short circuit
- Fixing sparking and overheating in outlets and switches
- Repairing or replacing a damaged section of wiring
- Restoring breakers, RCDs and lighting to working order
- A recommendation for full replacement when a partial repair doesn't make sense
When you need this
- A breaker or RCD trips repeatedly
- An outlet or switch is sparking
- An outlet or switch is noticeably hot to the touch
- The lights flicker for no obvious reason
- An outlet or switch has stopped working
- Part of the wiring is old and keeps causing problems
How the work is done
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Fault diagnosis (up to 1 hour) | from 5,000 KZT |
| Locating a hidden wire break | from 7,000 KZT |
| Minor electrical repair, priced after diagnosis (labor) | from 4,000 KZT |
| Full rewiring | quoted after inspection |
The final repair cost is determined after diagnosis and depends on the nature of the fault. If full rewiring is needed, the price is only quoted after an on-site inspection, with no fixed figure.
Electrical repair differs from a straight part swap in that it starts with the question of why something happened. A breaker can trip not because it's faulty itself but because of an overloaded line or damaged insulation elsewhere in the circuit — without diagnosis, it's easy to replace a perfectly good part while the actual problem remains.
Diagnosing a fault takes up to an hour and usually pinpoints the cause — a specific outlet, a section of wire, or a component in the panel. If a break is hidden inside a wall or under the floor, a dedicated hidden-break search is used instead of opening up the whole room at random.
Once the cause is found, the scope and cost of the repair are agreed in advance — whether that's replacing one section of wire or an outlet, or something more involved. If the wiring as a whole is old and worn, the electrician will say so honestly and suggest considering full replacement rather than endless spot repairs.
Small and medium faults are usually resolved in a single visit. Larger cases — for example, tied to the overall condition of wiring throughout an apartment — may need a separate quote after inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I need a repair or just a part replaced?
Sometimes swapping an outlet or breaker is enough, and sometimes the cause runs deeper — for example, damaged insulation inside a wall. Diagnosis is exactly what sorts this out: the electrician looks for the cause, not just the visible symptom.
How long does diagnosis take?
Basic fault diagnosis takes up to an hour. If the cause is hidden — say, a wire break inside a wall — locating it can take longer and is assessed separately.
What if the cause can't be found right away?
There's a dedicated service for that — locating a hidden wire break. Once the damaged section is found, a decision can be made on repair or replacement.
Do you repair old wiring or only replace it?
It depends on the condition: if the wiring is generally sound and only one section is damaged, a local repair usually makes sense. If the wiring is worn out throughout, it's more honest to recommend full replacement — but the decision is always yours, the electrician just gives a recommendation.
Is the repair guaranteed?
Yes, completed work carries a guarantee of up to 3 years.
What if a fault happens at night?
If it looks like an emergency — sparking, a burning smell, a total loss of power — you can call at any hour, the electrician works 24/7, with night call-outs billed at a higher rate.