Only Part of the Home Has Power? Trace the Fuse-Box Fault in Kenilworth
We identify which circuits have lost supply, test the consumer unit and repair the cause of partial power.
Booking fee plus hourly labour — the price is confirmed before any work starts.
What this costs
| Booked 14+ days ahead | £25 booking fee £85 per hour |
|---|---|
| Booked within 48 hours | £100 booking fee £65 per hour |
| Same-day call-out | £220 booking fee £45 per hour |
The booking fee secures the visit. Labour is then charged by the hour, so you only pay for the time the job actually takes.
Booking fee £25–£220
£25 + £85/hr booked 14+ days ahead, £100 + £65/hr inside 48 hours, £220 + £45/hr same day. Agreed before we arrive.
Covered under Fuse Box
Electrical › Fuse Box — one of 19 documented jobs in this section.
Same-day partial power from fuse box
Urgent jobs can often be booked for today. Ask when you book and we will confirm the slot before you pay anything.
15 service areas
Birmingham, Coventry, Dorridge and 12 more across the West Midlands.
Map what has stopped working
Make a quick note of which rooms, lights and sockets still work and which do not. A home is divided into several circuits, and a single protective device can affect more than one area. If a number of circuits have dropped together, shared protection may be involved; if only one group is off, the fault may be more local. The arrangement varies between properties, so the room pattern is a clue rather than a diagnosis. Do not assume an apparently working area is unaffected by a wider fault.
Why power can be only partly available
A tripped breaker, RCD or main switch can disconnect part of the installation while other circuits remain live. A loose connection, failed device, damaged cable or appliance fault can create a similar pattern. In some homes, a problem with the incoming supply can also cause unusual partial power; the electrician may advise contacting the network operator if the fault is outside the property. If lights are unusually bright or dim, or appliances behave oddly, stop using sensitive equipment and seek advice promptly.
Checks at the unit and around the home
The electrician identifies which circuits are live and which protective devices have operated, then inspects the consumer unit and affected points. Electrical tests help distinguish a device fault from a wiring problem or loss of incoming supply. They may ask about recent drilling, water, appliance use or work on the installation. We explain what is within the home’s wiring and what may require another provider, along with any repair cost, before chargeable work begins.
Restoring the missing circuits
The repair depends on the source: a defective protective device may need replacing, a damaged connection or cable may require repair, or an appliance may need to remain disconnected. If a shared component is involved, several circuits may need checking before they are restored. The electrician does not simply reset every switch and leave if the cause remains unclear. After repair, relevant circuits are tested and the pattern of power is checked before the visit is complete.
Avoid improvised workarounds
Do not run extension leads through doorways or connect high-demand appliances to a circuit that may not be designed for them just to compensate for the outage. Avoid opening sockets or the fuse box to look for a loose wire. If the unit is hot, smells burnt, sparks or has water nearby, keep clear and request urgent help. Tell the electrician whether the outage affects lights, sockets or both; that distinction can help focus the investigation.
What the visit involves
The electrician will use your list of working and non-working areas to map the affected circuits. They inspect the consumer unit, identify any tripped devices and test the relevant parts of the installation. If evidence points to a network-supply issue rather than home wiring, they will explain that distinction. Any repair and its quoted cost are agreed before chargeable work begins.
Aftercare and safety
Partial power can leave some parts of the home live. Treat all wiring and accessories as energised unless confirmed otherwise, and do not open the unit. Unusual brightness, burning smells, heat, sparks or water near electrics call for prompt attention.
Book your electrical visit
Book a diagnostic visit if only part of the home has power. Make a note of the rooms and equipment affected, and mention any unusual brightness, heat or smell.
Further details for your electrician
When only part of a home is powered, avoid assuming that all dark areas share one breaker. Circuit layouts differ, and an RCD may protect several circuits at once. The engineer checks the actual arrangement rather than relying on room names or old labels. If the pattern changes, such as another area losing power or lights becoming unusually bright, note the change and report it because it may alter the urgency and direction of the investigation.
How the price works
We charge a booking fee to hold your slot, then an hourly rate for the work itself. The fee changes with how soon you need us; the hourly rate changes with the slot you choose. You approve the price before we start, so there is no surprise on the invoice.
Booked 14+ days ahead
£25 booking fee
then £85 per hour of labour
Best value. Book the slot now, pay the smallest booking fee.
Booked within 48 hours
£100 booking fee
then £65 per hour of labour
For jobs that can wait a day or two but not a fortnight.
Same-day call-out
£220 booking fee
then £45 per hour of labour
Urgent problems: standing water, no heat, no power, leaks.
Book the slot
Choose the window that suits you and pay the booking fee. That holds your place in the diary.
We diagnose on site
The engineer confirms the cause and tells you what the job involves and how long it should take.
You approve, we work
Nothing goes ahead until you agree the price. Labour is then charged per hour at your slot rate.
When some lights or sockets work and others do not, the fault may affect one circuit or a shared protective device. We map what is still powered, check the fuse box and trace the interruption before restoring the affected supply.
What our customers say about our electrical service
4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews
Does what it says on the tin
No complaints about the work itself — clear explanation, sensible advice, fair price. Booking online was easy enough once I found the right job page.
Job: Smoke Alarm Replacement
Fixed it, but took longer than expected
Work itself was fine and tidy. Communication beforehand was patchy — I did not get the confirmation message and had to ring to check the slot. Would still use again.
Job: Flickering Outdoor Lights
Turned up when they said
Third time we have used Maintenance Men, and the same experience each time: agreed price, proper explanation, job done in one visit. The hourly rate is fair for the standard of work.
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Book Partial Power from Fuse Box
Tell us what is happening and choose a slot. If you are not sure this is the right job, use the diagnosis panel — it narrows the problem down before you book.
- Booking fee confirmed up front
- Hourly labour, agreed before work starts
- Same-day slots for urgent problems
Questions people ask about partial power from fuse box
Straight answers to the things customers ask most often before booking.
Can I use an extension lead while part of the home has no power?
Avoid using extension leads as a long-term workaround, especially for high-demand appliances or across walkways. The fault should be identified before you rely on another circuit.
How will the electrician diagnose the problem?
They will map the affected areas, check protective devices in the consumer unit and test circuits to locate the interruption. They may also determine whether the incoming supply is involved.
Is partial power loss dangerous?
It can leave live circuits beside dead ones and may indicate a wiring or supply fault. If lights change brightness, or there is heat, burning odour, sparks or water, seek prompt help.
Why do sockets work but some lights do not?
Lighting and socket circuits are often separate, so a fault or tripped device can affect one and not the other. The electrician identifies the actual circuit arrangement at your property.
How is the work priced?
You pay a booking fee when you book, and labour is charged hourly at a rate that depends on how quickly you need us. The full cost of the work is quoted before we start, so you approve it before any tools come out.
Need partial power from fuse box sorted in Kenilworth?
Book a slot in the diary and pay only the booking fee up front. We confirm the rest before we start.