Why does my electricity keep tripping in an older Aylestone house?
Usually because one circuit or appliance has a fault the RCD is reacting to. The Victorian and Edwardian terraces along Aylestone Road have often had their wiring added to over many decades, and joins, extensions and old accessories are common places for faults to start.
Other frequent culprits are a damp outdoor light, a failing appliance, or a cable damaged by a screw or nail. We test circuit by circuit to find the actual cause rather than guessing.
Where the cause can't be seen from photos, we price the fault finding first, then give a fixed price for the repair before doing it.
Where do leaks usually come from in older Aylestone homes?
Most often from joints and fittings rather than the pipes themselves. In both the older terraces and the inter-war homes towards Lutterworth Road, plumbing has usually been altered several times, and each joint is a possible weak point.
Places we check first:
- Under the kitchen sink
- Compression joints, tap connectors and the waste trap.
- Behind and under the toilet
- Cistern seals, the fill valve and the pan connector.
- Radiator valves
- Slow weeps that stain the floorboards over time.
- The stopcock itself
- Old stopcocks can leak at the spindle or seize.
Can you repair a fence or gate that's come down?
Yes. Broken panels, rotten or snapped posts, gates that drag or won't latch, and loose hinges are all handyman jobs we price from photos.
Many terraced streets have back gates onto shared alleyways, so a secure gate and latch matter. Before replacing a boundary fence, check your deeds or ask your neighbour about who owns it, as we can't advise on ownership. Once that's clear, we price the posts, panels and fixings as one job.
Gardens backing onto open ground can take the full force of the wind, so where posts keep failing, we look at why. Concrete posts and gravel boards often last longer than timber set straight into the soil, and we'll explain the options before you choose.
Do you work for landlords with rented homes in Aylestone?
Yes. Aylestone has a mix of owner-occupied and rented houses, and landlords often have a short list that crosses trades: an EICR remedial, a smoke alarm, a dripping tap and a sticking door.
All of that goes on one request and one fixed price, done in one visit where possible. Private landlords in England need an EICR at least every five years, remedial work within 28 days (or less if the report says), and a smoke alarm on every storey. We send photos and certificates when the work is done.
If a property is empty between tenants, that's a good moment for bigger jobs, such as a consumer unit change or new extractor fans, without disturbing anyone. Give us access through you or your agent, and we'll arrange the rest.
How quickly can you get to Aylestone?
Quickly, because we're very close. When we can, we come out the same day, which matters most for a leak or a circuit that won't reset. Until we arrive, turn off the stopcock for a leak, or leave a tripped circuit switched off rather than forcing it back on.
If you're heading out for a walk on Aylestone Meadows or the Great Central Way, send the photos first; we'll often have a price back before you're home.