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Light Switch & Lighting Problems

Switches that don't work, lights stuck on, and other lighting faults.

Light Switch Not Working

Caution

A light switch in your home has stopped working — toggling it has no effect and the light stays off.

Typical fix £60–£150

Light Won't Turn Off

Caution

A light in your home stays on permanently regardless of the switch position — you cannot turn it off.

Typical fix £60–£150

Dimmer Switch Not Working

Low risk

Your dimmer switch has stopped working — it will not dim the lights, or the light flickers, buzzes, or does not come on at all.

Typical fix £60–£140

Pull Cord Light Switch Not Working

Caution

The pull cord switch in your bathroom or toilet is not working — pulling the cord has no effect on the light, or the cord feels loose and does not click.

Typical fix £50–£150

Outside Light Not Working

Low risk

An outside light on your property has stopped working — it will not come on from the switch or automatically.

Typical fix £60–£160

Sensor Light Not Working

Low risk

Your motion-sensor (PIR) light is not coming on when it should, stays on permanently, or behaves erratically.

Typical fix £60–£150

Light Stuck On Dim

Low risk

A light in your home is stuck at a low brightness and will not go to full brightness, or it glows faintly even when switched off.

Typical fix £50–£130

Two Way Light Switch Not Working

Caution

A light controlled by two switches (such as a landing or hallway light) can only be operated from one switch, or neither switch works.

Typical fix £70–£160

Smart Light Switch Not Responding

Low risk

Your smart light switch has stopped responding to app commands, voice control, or physical button presses.

Typical fix £60–£150