Half the flat lost power on a weekday morning
- What we did
- Diagnosed a failed main RCD, replaced the unit and retested every circuit under load.
- Outcome
- Power back on the same visit, certificate issued before we left.
Tripping circuits, sparking sockets, burning smells, full blackout. A NICEIC-registered electrician on your doorstep the same day, across Islington, Camden, Hackney and the rest of North London.
Lines open 7 days Β· No call-out fee Β· NICEIC registered
First Response is a small, family-run team of NICEIC-registered electricians based in Archway. We've been working on North London homes for eighteen years, and most of our work now comes through word of mouth and returning customers.
A rough cross-section of what we're called out to across North London - the problems people ring about, and what it usually takes to sort them.
Nothing complicated. A proper conversation, an honest price, and an engineer at the door.
Lines are open seven days a week. Tell us what's happening - we'll ask a few quick questions and tell you honestly whether it needs an engineer out today or can wait.
Before we come out we'll give you a realistic cost for the likely fix. No call-out fee, no vague estimates, no surprises on the invoice.
One of our own engineers turns up with a stocked van, completes the work, tests it under load, and issues the certificate before leaving.
If it sounds like your situation, we can almost certainly have it sorted today.
Sparks, burning smells, full blackout, tripping circuits that won't reset. Same-day call-out across North London, seven days a week.
View serviceOld rewireable or plastic consumer unit? Replaced with a metal dual-RCD board, certified and building-control notified.
View serviceFull or partial rewires for older properties. Phased to minimise disruption, tested and certified on handover.
View serviceDownlights, dimmers, garden lighting, shower and cooker circuits. Fitted neatly, tested, no mess left behind.
Neat, labelled, RCBO-per-circuit where appropriate, tested under load, and documented. Every install goes on the certificate with readings. Not "looks fine, invoice attached".
Accredited to the highest industry standard. All work inspected and certified.
Β£5m public liability cover. Your property is protected on every job.
All workmanship guaranteed. If something is not right, we come back and fix it.
No charge just to come and look. You only pay for the work itself.
Homeowners and families. Emergency callouts, rewires, lighting, EV chargers and everything a home needs.
EICR certification, rental handovers, consumer unit upgrades. Fast turnaround for agents and portfolio landlords.
Shops, offices, restaurants. Out-of-hours callouts, maintenance contracts, inspections and compliance work.
NICEIC registered Β· Β£5m public liability Β· Contracts and one-off jobs
Based in North London, we cover a wide area across the capital and surrounding boroughs.
The quickest route is still a straight phone call on 020 7123 4567. Or leave your number and an electrician will ring you back, usually within the hour during working hours.
MonβFri: 7:30am β 6:00pm
Sat: 8:00am β 2:00pm
Emergency callouts available