Dampness Causing Electrical Faults in Wembley Homes

But one hidden danger is how dampness can affect your home’s electrics. At Lighthouse Engineering, we’re often called out to Wembley properties to investigate tripping circuits and faulty sockets, only to discover that moisture is the real culprit.

How Damp Affects Electrics

When moisture enters walls, ceilings, or floors, it can find its way into wiring and fittings. This often leads to:

• Tripping RCDs – damp increases earth leakage, causing circuits to cut out.
• Corrosion of wiring and connections – weakening the system and creating fire risk.
• Short circuits – moisture bridging between wires or components.
• Damaged insulation – making cables unsafe over time.

Why Wembley Homes Are Affected

Many Wembley properties, especially older houses, flats, and maisonettes, are prone to damp due to:

• Poor ventilation in bathrooms and kitchens.
• Leaking roofs or gutters.
• Condensation build-up in colder months.
• Rising damp in ground floor or basement areas.

With Wembley’s mix of period homes and modern flats, we often see damp-related faults in both older wiring and newer consumer units that haven’t been properly sealed against moisture.

How Lighthouse Engineering Helps

When called out in Wembley, our engineers use specialist testing to locate the exact fault. We can:

• Pinpoint which circuits are affected by damp.
• Check whether moisture has damaged cabling or fittings.
• Recommend safe, lasting solutions — from replacing damaged components to upgrading your consumer unit.

Fixing the underlying damp is just as important, but making sure your electrics are safe is our priority.

What To Do If You Live in Wembley and Suspect Damp in Your Electrics

• Don’t ignore tripping circuits — your RCD is cutting power for safety.
• Look for damp signs — mould, stains, or a musty smell near sockets or switches.
• Call a qualified electrician — never try to deal with damp-related faults yourself.