Solid Electrics Limited

31/10/2026

“While you’re here, could you just do one more little job?” 😅

If you’re a tradesperson, I bet you’ve heard this before!

As an electrician, I occasionally get asked to help with little odd jobs while I’m already at a customer’s property.

It might be getting the ladder out to reach the loft, drilling a couple of holes, or simply replacing a light bulb in an oven.

And most of the time, I’m happy to help where I can.

But here’s the thing… a 5-minute job doesn’t always take 5 minutes! 😂

Take this oven bulb replacement, for example.

Sounds simple, right? Unscrew the glass cover, replace the bulb, job done.

Except the glass cover might be completely seized, the bulb could break, or the whole thing might need a bit more work than expected. Suddenly, what should have taken 5 minutes turns into half an hour, with broken glass, extra tools and a lot more hassle!

That’s the reality of small jobs. You never really know what you’re getting into until you start.

I’m curious:

👷 To all the tradespeople out there: Do your customers ask you to do little odd jobs while you’re on site? Do you help out, or do you stick strictly to the work you’ve been booked for?

🏠 And to homeowners: Have you ever asked an electrician, plumber or another tradesperson to do a quick extra job while they’re already at your house?

👇 Let me know in the comments. I’d genuinely like to hear both sides!

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⚡ Need a reliable electrician for small electrical jobs in Southampton?

At Solid Electrics, we take on small electrical jobs too, from replacing light fittings and sockets to fault finding and minor electrical repairs.

You don’t always need a major project to call an electrician!

🔗 Small Electrical Jobs in Southampton:
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📞 023 8181 0636

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📍 Southampton, Eastleigh, Hedge End, Chandler’s Ford and surrounding areas.

Solid Electrics Limited – Your Local Southampton Electrician



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31/10/2026

⭐ FIVE - Doug Gronow

After moving into a flat we found that we had a few electrical issues,
mainly with the lighting.
Shem was recommended by a very good friend and we weren't dissappointed. Shem is a friendy a pleasant person and a very good electrician, he's clean and tidy in his work and helpfull when asked for advice on other issues.
We hope to use for other work and be happy to recommend Shem to anyone seeking an electrician.

23/10/2026

🏠 When were your home’s electrics last inspected?

Start by checking your last electrical report and its recommended next inspection date. Missing records, alterations or repeated tripping are reasons to seek advice sooner.

Our latest guide explains what an EICR covers, when to arrange one and why an older fuse box does not automatically mean a replacement is needed.

At Solid Electrics, we help homeowners with:
✅ Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
✅ Electrical fault finding
✅ Consumer unit and fuse box upgrades where needed

We cover Southampton and surrounding areas, including Bitterne, Shirley, Sholing, Woolston, Hedge End and Totton.

📖 How Often Should Homeowners Arrange an EICR?

https://www.solidelectrics.co.uk/blog/eicr-for-homeowners-how-often-southampton

📩 Not sure what your home needs? Send us your postcode, a few photos and a short description of your concerns. Include the date of your previous report if you have one.

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Not sure when your home needs an EICR? Understand inspection intervals, warning signs and what the report covers. Ask Solid Electrics in Southampton.

21/10/2026

FIVE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Angelika Jocsing

I highly recommend Solid Electrics Limited. Przemek was very professional, reliable and did an excellent job with the electrical work in my home. Everything was completed to a high standard, and he was friendly and helpful throughout. I’m very happy with the service and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable electrician.

16/10/2026

🎨 Redecorating—but will your sockets still be hidden behind the sofa?

Before the plastering and painting start, think about where your furniture, appliances and switches will go. Planning changes now can help avoid disturbing freshly finished walls later.

We’ll help you assess suitable positions and cable routes, and agree what’s involved—including who handles plaster repairs and decorating afterwards.

At Solid Electrics, we help with:
✅ Moving and
✅ Adding extra sockets
✅ Kitchen
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Serving Southampton and surrounding areas, including Bitterne, Shirley, Sholing, Woolston, Hedge End and Totton.

📖 Read our guide: Moving Sockets and Switches Before Decorating

https://www.solidelectrics.co.uk/blog/moving-sockets-switches-before-decorating-southampton

📩 Planning a room refresh? Send us a few photos, your postcode and a short description of what you’d like moved or added. A simple furniture layout helps too!

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Solid Electrics — small jobs welcomed.

Redecorating in Southampton? Plan socket and switch positions before plastering, understand cable routes and agree making good. Send us your room layout.

13/10/2026

⚡ Does a failed insulation test during a fuse box replacement mean your home needs rewiring?

Not necessarily. A low reading needs investigating before deciding on repairs. Connected equipment, moisture or a local wiring defect can affect the result — the cause should be confirmed first.

Our latest blog explains what happens next, whether unaffected circuits can safely have power restored, and what to ask before agreeing to additional work.

At Solid Electrics, we help homeowners across Southampton and the surrounding areas with:

✅ Fuse box and consumer unit replacements
✅ Electrical fault finding
✅ Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)

📖 Low Insulation Resistance During a Fusebox Replacement

https://www.solidelectrics.co.uk/blog/fusebox-replacement-failed-insulation-test-southampton

Planning an upgrade or concerned about a test result? Send us your postcode, a short description and any existing report. Photos of the closed fuse box can help — please leave covers in place.

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Solid Electrics — your local Southampton electricians.

A low insulation reading can change a fusebox replacement plan. Learn what needs checking, possible repairs and how to agree the next steps in Southampton.

11/10/2026

Sometimes a “small electrical job” becomes a little more challenging when the lights are directly above a staircase!

The customer contacted me because the LED downlights had started flickering and needed to be repaired.

These weren’t downlights with replaceable bulbs. They were integrated LED fittings, meaning the LED and driver are built into one unit — so when they fail, the complete downlight normally needs replacing.

Access was the tricky part.

For jobs like this I use my multi-position ladder, which can be adjusted for different heights on a staircase. It gave me safe and stable access to the lights without damaging the walls, stairs or surrounding area.

💡 Faulty integrated downlights removed
💡 New downlights fitted
🪜 Safe access over the table
✅ Tested and working
🏠 Job completed neatly with a happy customer

Small jobs still deserve the right tools and the same attention to safety and finish as larger electrical projects.

Need help with flickering lights, faulty downlights, sockets, switches or other small electrical jobs in Southampton?

👉 Small Electrical Jobs:
https://www.solidelectrics.co.uk/service/small-job-electrician-southampton

📞 Solid Electrics – 023 8181 0636
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Small electrical jobs welcome – get in touch and send me a few photos or a short video of what you need doing.



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10/10/2026

Floodlight & Security Camera Installation ⚡📷

A recent job at a new-build semi-detached house in North Baddesley, installing an outdoor and security camera.

For this installation, I took the new supply from the garage consumer unit, providing a neat and practical power source for the external equipment.

The job included:

⚡ New electrical supply from the garage consumer unit
💡 Outdoor floodlight installation
📷 Security camera installation
🏠 Neat installation on a modern new-build property
✅ Testing on completion

Outdoor and cameras are a simple way to improve both visibility and security around your home, especially around driveways, garages and side access areas.

Looking for an electrician in North Baddesley, Southampton, Romsey or surrounding areas?

👉 Visit: https://www.solidelectrics.co.uk/service/garden-lighting-pir-electrician-southampton
📞 Call Solid Electrics: 023 8181 0636

are welcome.



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09/10/2026

Bathroom fan running, but the room still feels damp after a shower? 🚿

A spinning fan does not always mean it’s extracting air effectively. Restricted ducting, poor airflow into the room or a control problem could be contributing — so a more powerful replacement isn’t automatically the answer.

We help homeowners across Southampton and surrounding areas with:

✅ Bathroom and kitchen extractor fan replacements
✅ Electrical fault finding
✅ PIV ventilation systems where suitable

Our latest blog explains what needs checking before deciding whether to repair or replace your fan:

Bathroom Extractor Fan Not Working: Repair or Replace?

https://www.solidelectrics.co.uk/blog/bathroom-extractor-fan-not-working-southampton

📩 Fan noisy, stopped working or struggling to clear moisture? Message us with your postcode, a short description and photos of the fan taken from a safe position. Please leave covers in place.

📞 023 8181 0636
Solid Electrics Limited

Bathroom fan stopped, noisy or moving little air? Learn what needs checking before replacement, including controls and ducting. Ask us in Southampton.

07/10/2026

Sometimes an electrical fault is much simpler than you expect.

On this job, the circuit breaker had tripped and wouldn’t reset properly.

The cause? A blown old-style tungsten light bulb.

When the filament in this type of lamp fails, it can sometimes arc and create enough fault current to trip the circuit breaker.

When I’m fault finding lighting circuits, some of the first places I check are older light fittings and outdoor lighting — especially after heavy rain. Water getting into outside lights, damaged cables or poor connections inside junction boxes are all common causes of tripping.

But this time, the fix was simple: remove the faulty bulb, fit a new one, test the circuit — job done. ✅

Not every electrical fault needs a major repair.

We also take care of small electrical jobs across Southampton and surrounding areas — from faulty lights and switches to sockets, outdoor lighting and fault finding.

🔧 Small electrical jobs:
https://www.solidelectrics.co.uk/service/small-job-electrician-southampton

📞 023 8181 0636

Need a local electrician in Southampton for a small job? Get in touch with Solid Electrics.



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