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Flickering & Dimming Lights

Lights that flicker, dim, pulse, or behave erratically in your home.

Lights Flickering In The Whole House

High risk

Every light in your home is flickering or dimming at the same time — this affects the entire property.

Typical fix £100–£300

Why Is One Light Flickering?

Low risk

Just one light in your home is flickering while all the others work perfectly.

Typical fix £60–£150

Lights Dim When An Appliance Turns On

Caution

Your lights momentarily dip or dim whenever you switch on a high-power appliance like a kettle, washing machine, or electric shower.

Typical fix £80–£250

LED Lights Flickering

Low risk

Your LED lights are flickering, strobing, or flashing — a common issue when switching to LED bulbs.

Typical fix £60–£180

Lights Flickering After New Light Fitting

Caution

You have just installed or had a new light fitting installed and it is flickering from day one.

Typical fix £60–£180

Lights Pulsing On And Off

Caution

Your lights are rhythmically pulsing — getting brighter and dimmer in a steady, repeating pattern.

Typical fix £70–£200

Lights Are Too Dim

Low risk

Your lights are on but noticeably dimmer than they should be — not bright enough to light the room properly.

Typical fix £60–£180

Lights Suddenly Brighter Than Normal

High risk

Your lights have become noticeably brighter than normal — bulbs are glowing intensely or seem over-powered.

Typical fix £100–£350

Lights Flickering In One Room Only

Caution

The lights in one room are flickering while all other rooms in the house are fine.

Typical fix £80–£220

Dimmer Lights Flickering

Low risk

Lights on a dimmer switch are flickering, strobing, or not dimming smoothly.

Typical fix £60–£150