Tripping & earth leakage
Breaker or earth leakage that won’t stay up? We test circuit by circuit to find the cause instead of guessing.
Find out more about Tripping & earth leakageElectrician WorxElectrical services in Pretoria
From a breaker that won’t stay up to a new DB board, shop lighting or a backup power system: our qualified electricians test properly, explain what’s wrong and do the work neatly and safely.
Call 012 383 2011Call to make an appointmentMon–Fri 08:00–16:00
- 5.0 from 36 Google reviews
- Since 2014
- Work to SANS 10142
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Each service page explains the usual causes, what we check and what the work involves.
DB boards & upgrades
New DB boards, extra circuits and upgrades for old or overloaded boards, wired neatly and safely.
Find out more about DB boards & upgradesPower failures & faults
No power to part of the house, burning smells or a damaged cable. We trace the fault and restore power safely.
Find out more about Power failures & faultsPlugs, lights & wiring
Extra plug points, indoor and outdoor lighting, new circuits and rewiring for renovations.
Find out more about Plugs, lights & wiringGeyser electrical repairs
Geyser not heating, or tripping the board? We test the element, thermostat, isolator and wiring.
Find out more about Geyser electrical repairsCommercial electrical
Shops, offices and parking areas: lighting, maintenance and fault finding for Pretoria businesses.
Find out more about Commercial electricalMore electrical work
Other electrical jobs we handle
Not everything fits on a card. These are some of the other electrical jobs we do for Pretoria and Centurion homes and businesses.
Rewiring older homes
Old, worn or cloth-insulated wiring tested and replaced circuit by circuit, or for the whole house. Rewiring older homes →
Pool and borehole pumps
Pump circuits, isolators and cabling, and pumps that trip the earth leakage. Outdoor fittings that suit the conditions. Pool and borehole pumps →
Gate motors and outbuildings
Power supplies for gate motors, garages, cottages and workshops, including underground cables. Gate motors →
Security and garden lighting
Security lights, driveway and garden lighting, with switches, timers or day-night sensors. Security lighting →
Surge protection
Surge protection at the DB board to help protect appliances from lightning and supply surges. Surge protection →
Electrical safety checks
An electrician tests the installation and tells you plainly what is safe and what needs attention.
How it works
How a callout works
Call to make an appointment
Tell us what’s tripping, dead or needs installing on 012 383 2011 and we’ll book a time. We answer Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00.
We find the real fault
Your electrician tests properly, finds the real cause and explains it in plain language.
Quality work, left neat
The work is done properly and safely to SANS 10142, the national wiring standard, and your home is left neat.
Why Electrician Worx
Why Pretoria homeowners choose Electrician Worx
Quality workmanship
Careful, properly finished work, not quick patch-ups.
The real fault found
Proper testing instead of trial and error.
Qualified electricians
Every job done safely to SANS 10142.
Local since 2014
Twelve years of work across Pretoria and Centurion.
Plain explanations
We tell you what went wrong, in words that make sense.
Left neat
We clean up before we leave your home.
Google reviews
What Pretoria customers say
★★★★★from 36 Google reviews
Naheem★★★★★
My borehole pump was tripping the main switch. They diagnosed the problem and fixed it in no time. Will definitely recommend.
Biani B.★★★★★
Went above and beyond to assist us. Knowledgeable and practical in the way he explained exactly what was needed.
Albert L.★★★★★
A job well done. Thanks Jacques and team. I will certainly recommend you.
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Electrical services FAQs
Can’t see your question? Call 012 383 2011 and ask the electrician directly.
What electrical faults do you repair?
Tripping DB boards and earth leakage, power failures to parts of the house, faulty plugs, lights and switches, geysers that stop heating, and damage after lightning or power surges.
How do I know if I need a DB board upgrade?
Warning signs are old screw-in fuses, no earth leakage unit, breakers that trip often, buzzing or a burning smell at the board, or a renovation that adds new circuits. See DB board installation and upgrades.
Do you repair geysers?
Yes, the electrical side: elements, thermostats, the isolator and wiring. See geyser electrical repairs.
Can you add extra plug points or lights?
Yes. We install extra plug points, outside and garden lights, and dedicated circuits for appliances like air conditioners and pool pumps.
Do you work in my area?
We cover Pretoria and Centurion. See all areas we cover or call 012 383 2011.
Need an electrician in Pretoria?
Call us to make an appointment. We’ll book a time for a qualified electrician to come out to your home or business.