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Switch off the main circuit breaker in the distribution board. If you smell burning — leave the room immediately and call 112. Then call an electrician for short circuit repair.
⚡ Call an Electrician →An electrical short circuit occurs when current flows along an unintended path — through damaged insulation, an incorrectly connected cable or moisture inside a wall. This is not just an electrical fault — a short circuit is one of the most common causes of residential fires.
Our certified electricians perform short circuit diagnostics, accurate fault location and short circuit repair with minimal need to open walls. Work is completed within 30–60 minutes of arrival.
We handle short circuits in houses and flats, offices and commercial premises. Available 24/7 — arrival within 30–60 min.
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A short circuit is an electrical fault in which a low-resistance connection forms between two points of different potential. In plain terms — current flows along the "wrong path", bypassing the intended load.
The result is an immediate surge in current through the circuit, causing overheating, insulation melting and, if protection does not respond in time — a fire. This is why short circuit repair must not be delayed.
An unresolved short circuit in a house or flat can continue smouldering inside a wall long after the circuit breaker has tripped — and ignite the surrounding structure without warning.
An unresolved electrical short circuit can overheat cables inside a wall and ignite the structure — sometimes hours after the initial fault.
Damaged installation can create a shock risk for anyone touching metal surfaces or damp walls.
The short circuit fault is often hidden inside a wall or floor — impossible to find and fix without specialist equipment.
Professional short circuit repair comes with a 12-month warranty — the problem won't recur.
These symptoms indicate a possible electrical short circuit requiring immediate attention from a qualified electrician.
The circuit breaker trips immediately or shortly after being reset. Often the clearest and earliest sign of a short circuit.
Smell from a wall, socket or distribution board — an electrical short circuit is overheating wiring insulation. Leave the room and call 112 immediately.
A socket or switch that is warm or hot to the touch is a sign of a short circuit fault or overloaded circuit that must be addressed.
Lights flickering or going out — a voltage drop that can indicate a short circuit in the flat or house wiring.
Appliances breaking down without obvious reason — possibly unstable voltage caused by an electrical short circuit.
One room or section has no power, yet the distribution board appears normal — may be a hidden short circuit in the house wiring.
Understanding the causes of a short circuit is important to prevent not just the immediate fault but also its recurrence. Our electrician always eliminates the cause, not just the symptom.
The most common short circuit cause in Riga flats — old aluminium wiring with degraded insulation. 30–50-year-old cables are at the highest risk of developing a short circuit in a flat.
Water ingress in walls, bathrooms or basements damages cable insulation and causes an electrical short circuit. The problem often only becomes visible once a fault has occurred.
Rodents chew cables inside walls — a hidden but dangerous cause of a short circuit, detectable only with specialist diagnostic equipment.
Incorrectly connected cables, overloaded circuits or undersized circuit breakers often cause a short circuit in a flat following renovation work.
A lightning strike or grid voltage spike can damage wiring insulation and trigger a short circuit. Risk is higher in properties without surge protection.
Drilling or construction work that accidentally damages concealed cables — one of the most frequent short circuit causes following building works.
We take the short circuit call-out and arrive quickly — including nights, weekends and public holidays.
We use multimeters, insulation testers and cable tracers to locate the short circuit fault without unnecessary wall opening.
Before starting short circuit repair we provide a clear written quote. No hidden charges.
We replace damaged cables, connections or circuit breakers using certified materials. Full short circuit fault resolution.
After repair we test the full system to confirm it is safe and functioning correctly.
All short circuit repair work comes with a 12-month warranty.
A short circuit in a flat is most often related to aged wiring, an overloaded circuit or an incorrectly connected appliance. In multi-apartment buildings it's important to determine whether the fault is inside the flat or in the shared supply.
A short circuit in a house can affect various circuits — lighting, heating, the basement or outdoor lighting. Private houses have more extensive wiring, so short circuit diagnostics may take longer.
Indicative prices are shown below. The final price is confirmed on site after diagnostics. We always provide a written quote before starting short circuit repair.
| Service | Indicative Price |
|---|---|
| Call-out and initial assessment | from €65 |
| Short circuit diagnostics (with equipment) | from €65–€120 |
| Short circuit repair — single circuit | from €80–€200 |
| Damaged cable replacement (segment) | from €80–€180 |
| Circuit breaker or fuse replacement | from €30–€80 |
| Burnt socket replacement | from €30–€60 |
| Distribution box repair | from €60–€150 |
| Night call-out surcharge (22:00–07:00) | +€30–€50 |
* Prices are indicative. Final cost confirmed on site after diagnostics.
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"Short circuit in my flat in the middle of the night — breaker kept tripping. Electrician arrived in 40 minutes, found the short circuit fault in the wall and fixed it on the spot. Excellent!"
"Short circuit in the house after flooding — moisture had damaged the wiring. Professional diagnostics and repair in one visit. Highly recommend!"
"Electrical short circuit in our office — appliances started failing. The electrician found the cause (damaged cable behind the wall) and fixed it without unnecessary drilling. Thank you!"
"Didn't know what to do with the short circuit. The team explained everything, carried out the diagnostics and repair professionally. 12-month warranty — peace of mind!"
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"Rodents had chewed through a cable — causing a hidden short circuit in the house. No one else found it. The team located it with specialist equipment and fixed it. Full repair with warranty!"
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