Electrical Fault Finding On The Mid North Coast & Coffs Coast

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Finding Electrical Faults For Your Home Or Business

When your power keeps tripping, a light won’t stop flickering, or half the house has suddenly gone dead, fault finding is how we track down the real cause, safely, and without guesswork. At Hack-It Electrical Solutions we diagnose electrical faults across the Mid North Coast, from Bellingen and Coffs Harbour through to Nambucca Heads and Dorrigo, then put them right.
Fully licensed (NSW Fair Trading 230609C), 17+ years on the tools, and every job backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee.

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Newcomers to Bellingen. Needed electrical work done on our home. Damien called in promptly to assess the outstanding maintenance issues and also address new work we outlined and he observed. Spot on assessment of our needs. At all times Damien clearly explained work necessary and completed the work in a timely manner. Thank you Damien
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These folk went above and beyond to install a replacement stovetop mere days before all our family turned up for our big event! I can’t recommend Hack-it electrical enough. And a big shout out to to Smeg, who replaced the whole induction top under warranty instead of just the part, which would have taken way longer. Top product, Top service, Top electricians.
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Damien is truly passionate about what he does. Thanks for all your help mate and for doing such a great job. Appreciate how genuine you are. 👊
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Great service. Took my hot water heater off controlled load so I can take advantage of solar panels and free electricity in the middle of the day. Highly recommended.
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Damien was on time, efficient and great to deal with. I highly recommend his services.
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Had an electric light issue and contacted Damien from Hack-it Electrical Solutions. Advised he could come and look at it as soon as possible. He arrived 1hour later and fixed our issue. Best service we’ve had off any trade person since living in Bellingen. Great guy, professional and the cost was very reasonable. Highly recommended Damien and his work.
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Damian recently completed extensive works at my new home in Bellingen, updating both lights and electrical's . I found Damian to be both honest, fair and professional with a sincere intent to please the customer, of which I am not the easiest. Despite a number of hiccups Damian remained until all works were completed to satisfaction, maintaining a relaxed and happy disposition which was easy to accommodate. I would definitely return to Damian for any future works and recommend him highly and without hesitation. Thanks Damian
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Damian comes with a wealth of knowledge, explains all of your options & is very personable :) Great service!
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Damian arrived on time, worked efficiently, and his attention to detail was impressive. Everything was done to a high standard with no shortcuts. Professional, tidy, and clearly takes real pride in his work. Would not hesitate to recommend him and will definitely be calling him again for any future electrical work.
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I highly recommend Damo for electrical work. He is honest and up front about the work to be done and does a great job. We had jobs to be done that other electrician’s had previously looked at and said couldn’t be done or didn’t want to do because of the difficulty and Damo went above and beyond with effort and skill to make sure the jobs that we had got done and done right.
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What electrical fault finding actually involves

Fault finding is the methodical process of locating the source of an electrical problem, a tripping safety switch, a dead circuit, flickering lights or a burning smell. Rather than swapping parts and hoping, we test the system properly to isolate exactly where the fault is and what’s causing it. That’s the difference between a fix that lasts and one that trips again next week.

Signs you need a fault-finding electrician

  • A safety switch (RCD) that keeps tripping and won’t reset
  • Power points or lights dead in one room or one part of the house
  • Lights flickering, dimming or brightening on their own
  • A burning smell, buzzing, or warm switches and power points
  • Scorch marks around outlets or the switchboard
  • Power dropping out when a particular appliance is used

Older homes across Bellingen Shire and the Nambucca Valley often have undersized mains or ageing wiring, and rural properties with long cable runs are prone to moisture ingress and rodent damage, all common causes we see week to week.

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How we find the fault

We start by listening, when it happens, what’s connected, what’s changed.We inspect the switchboard and test each circuit. We isolate the affected circuit to make the property safe.

Using proper test instruments, we trace the fault to its source. We explain what we’ve found in plain terms, and what it’ll take to fix. We carry out the repair to AS/NZS 3000 wiring standards and re-test.

Faults we track down every week

Nuisance tripping, dead circuits, neutral faults (which can be dangerous and need urgent attention), water ingress in outdoor and rural wiring, faulty appliances pulling down a circuit, and rodent-damaged cabling in sheds and roof spaces.

Why proper diagnosis is worth it

A cheap fix that only treats the symptom can leave a live hazard in your walls. Finding the actual cause protects your family, prevents repeat call-outs, and can head off a fire risk before it starts. It’s the safe way and, in the long run, the cheaper one.

Fault finding across the Mid North Coast

We look after homes, farms and businesses right across the Coffs Coast, Coffs Harbour, Sawtell, Toormina, Bellingen, Urunga, Dorrigo, Nambucca Heads, Woolgoolga, Valla Beach and surrounds. For urgent faults we’re available 24/7.

Why Hack-It Electrical Solutions

Owner-operated by Damian Hackett with 17+ years in the trade, we’re a NSW Fair Trading licensed electrical contractor (230609C), NECA members and Level 2 accredited. Every job is backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee.

Book an Electrician You Can Trust

Whether you’re business requires a new switchboard, better lighting or added security cameras and lights, Hack-It Electrical Solutions is your local electrician for reliable, compliant, and future-ready work.

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Booking is as Easy as 1-2-3

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Request a Quote

Give us a call on 0402 079 803 or submit our online quote form and we’ll get back to you promptly with honest advice.

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Book a Time

We’ll arrange a time that works for you. We show up on time and keep you informed every step of the way.

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Job Completed

Relax knowing the work is completed safely, professionally, and cleaned up properly. Your satisfaction matters to us.

Fault Finding FAQs

Find answers to common questions about our services, safety standards, and what to expect when working with our team.

It depends on how quickly the fault can be traced, some show up in minutes, others are buried in old wiring and take longer to isolate. We’ll always assess the situation and talk you through the likely cost before we get stuck in, so there are no surprises.

Many faults are diagnosed within the first hour. More complex problems, intermittent faults, hidden cable damage or issues across multiple circuits, can take longer, but we’ll keep you in the loop the whole way.

A safety switch trips to protect you, so one that keeps tripping is telling you something’s wrong. It’s not something to keep resetting and ignoring, it’s worth having the cause found. If it won’t reset at all, give us a call.

Yes, it’s a big part of what we do on the Mid North Coast. Older Bellingen Shire homes and rural properties with long cable runs have their own quirks, and 17+ years locally means we know where to look.

We’re available 24/7 for urgent electrical faults. If your power’s out or something doesn’t feel safe, call us straight away.

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  • Coffs Harbour
  • Dorrigo
  • Nambucca Heads
  • Sawtell
  • Toormina
  • Urunga
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