Question 1

What areas of Surat do you cover?

Accepted Answer

Our primary same-day area is Vesu, Piplod, Citylight, Althan, Bhatar, VIP Road, Gaurav Path, Pal, Adajan and Athwa — broadly Surat West and South Surat. We also serve Rander, Katargam, Varachha, Udhna and Dindoli with same-day service. There is no distance surcharge anywhere in our coverage area. Our office is at Tulsi, M-806, Someshwara Enclave, Vesu.

Question 2

How much does an electrician charge in Surat?

Accepted Answer

A standard service visit is ₹399 and is waived entirely if you approve the work on the same visit. Typical jobs: switch or socket replacement ₹250–₹600, fan installation ₹350–₹650, MCB replacement ₹450–₹1,200, new light or power point ₹450–₹850, switchboard repair ₹850–₹1,800. Emergency call-outs are ₹899 during the day and ₹1,499 at night. Larger work is quoted after a free site survey.

Question 3

Do you provide emergency electrician service at night?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 24 hours a day including public holidays. Our emergency line is answered by a person, not a message service, and our operator will guide you through immediate make-safe steps while the electrician is already on the way. Response in the primary area is typically 45 to 90 minutes at night and faster during working hours.

Question 4

Are your electricians Licensed* and verified?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We are a  electrical contractor, our technicians are police-verified and carry photo identification, and the team is fully insured. We message you your electrician's name and photograph before they set off, which also makes society gate entry straightforward.

Question 5

Do you give a warranty on your work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in writing, and the period depends on the work. Ten years on house wiring workmanship, transferable if you sell the property. Three years on MCB, RCCB and distribution board installation. Two years on switchboard rebuilds and lighting. Six months on general repairs. Materials carry their own manufacturer warranties in addition, and we hand over the original bills so you can claim directly.

Question 6

Will you give me a price before starting work?

Accepted Answer

Always. We diagnose first, explain what we found in plain language, and quote a firm price for the repair. Nothing starts until you approve that figure. There are no surprise additions, no invented urgency and no emergency markup on materials at any hour. If we find something bigger than the callout, we quote it separately at normal rates.

Question 7

Can you work inside gated societies in Surat?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and we do it daily across Vesu, Piplod, Gaurav Path and Pal. Police-verified technicians with photo ID for the gate register, advance intimation to the society office, lift protection sheets for material movement, work within permitted hours and same-day debris removal. If your society has a specific work-intimation format, send it and we will complete it.

Question 8

Do you handle commercial and industrial electrical work?

Accepted Answer

Yes — three-phase panel construction, load balancing, protection discrimination, capacitor banks for power factor correction, showroom and display lighting, office fit-outs with UPS distribution, and industrial motor circuits and maintenance. Commercial work is scheduled outside trading hours as standard with no out-of-hours surcharge on contracted projects. AMC starts at ₹18,000 a year.

Question 9

What is the difference between an MCB and an RCCB?

Accepted Answer

An MCB monitors current and disconnects on overload or short circuit — it protects the cable in your wall from overheating. An RCCB monitors the balance between live and neutral and disconnects when 30 mA leaks to earth — it protects people from electrocution. An MCB cannot do that at any rating. Every home needs both, and most Surat homes built before the mid-2000s have only the first.

Question 10

Do you provide a written report after the work?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Depending on the job you receive some or all of: a written fault report with the measurements taken, a circuit schedule, insulation and earth resistance readings, RCCB trip times, and pre-plaster photographs of concealed routes. This documentation is standard for us and it is worth keeping — five years later, when someone wants to drill a wall, it is genuinely useful.

Question 11

How much does complete house wiring cost in Surat?

Accepted Answer

A full concealed rewiring runs about ₹18,000–₹32,000 for a 1 BHK, ₹32,000–₹58,000 for a 2 BHK and ₹55,000–₹95,000 for a 3 BHK in Surat. The spread depends on point count, cable sizes, switch brand and whether walls need fresh chasing. Ambey Electrician provides a free site survey and an itemised quotation naming every brand and cable size before work starts.

Question 12

How long does rewiring a 2 BHK flat take?

Accepted Answer

Six to nine working days for an occupied 2 BHK — one day for chasing, two to three for conduiting, two for cable pulling and DB assembly, and one to two for switch fitting, testing and finishing. We can phase the work room by room so you are never without power overnight.

Question 13

Do I need to vacate my flat during rewiring?

Accepted Answer

Usually not. We sequence the work zone by zone, restore a working temporary supply to at least one room each evening, sheet your furniture and clear dust daily. Only a full-property rewire combined with civil renovation genuinely warrants moving out.

Question 14

Why does my MCB keep tripping again and again?

Accepted Answer

There are exactly three causes: overload (the circuit is drawing more current than its rating), a short circuit (live touching neutral, usually at an appliance or a damaged cable), or earth leakage (current escaping to earth through moisture or failed insulation). Each has a distinct measurement signature. The dangerous shortcut is fitting a higher-rated MCB — that removes protection from a cable that is already over-stressed. We measure to identify which of the three it is, then fix that.

Question 15

How much does an electrician charge for a visit in Surat?

Accepted Answer

Ambey Electrician charges a flat ₹399 diagnostic visit fee, which is waived entirely if you approve the repair on the same visit. Repair work is quoted per job before we start — a socket replacement runs ₹250–₹600, an MCB ₹450–₹1,200, and earth-leakage tracing ₹800–₹2,000 depending on how many circuits must be isolated.

Question 16

Can you come the same day for an electrical repair?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Within Vesu, Piplod, Citylight, Althan, Bhatar, VIP Road, Pal, Adajan and Athwa we usually reach you within 90 minutes during working hours, and always the same day for calls placed before 6 PM. Genuine emergencies — burning smell, sparking, water on live parts — are dispatched immediately, 24 hours a day.

Question 17

Why does my switch board spark when I plug something in?

Accepted Answer

A small blue flash as contacts meet can be normal on a high-load appliance. A yellow or orange spark, a crackling sound, a scorch mark or a warm plate is not — that is a loose or corroded terminal arcing under load. Stop using the socket, switch it off at the distribution board, and have it opened and rebuilt. Arcing terminals are a leading cause of domestic electrical fires.

Question 18

How much does modular switch board installation cost in Surat?

Accepted Answer

Around ₹1,400–₹2,600 for a 4-module board, ₹2,400–₹4,500 for an 8-module board and ₹3,800–₹7,500 for a 12 or 16-module board, including plate, modules and fitting. A complete 2 BHK changeover typically lands between ₹14,000 and ₹28,000 depending on whether you choose Anchor Roma, GM, Legrand or Schneider.

Question 19

Can you replace a switch board without breaking the wall?

Accepted Answer

In most cases yes — modular grid plates fit the existing back-box footprint, so the wall stays untouched. Wall work is only needed when the existing box is too shallow for modern modules, too small for the circuits landing in it, or physically cracked. We tell you which applies before starting, not after opening.

Question 20

What is the difference between MCB, RCCB and ELCB?

Accepted Answer

An MCB monitors current and disconnects on overload or short circuit — it protects your cable from overheating. An RCCB monitors the balance between live and neutral and disconnects when 30 mA leaks to earth — it protects people from electric shock. An ELCB is an older voltage-operated device that has been superseded because it misses faults with no return path through the earth wire. Every home needs both an MCB per circuit and at least one 30 mA RCCB; if you have an ELCB, replace it.

Question 21

Is an RCCB compulsory in Indian homes?

Accepted Answer

Indian Standard IS 732 and the National Electrical Code require 30 mA residual current protection on socket-outlet circuits in domestic installations, and most municipal supply approvals in Gujarat now expect it. Beyond compliance, it is the only device in your board capable of preventing electrocution — an MCB cannot do it. If your board has no RCCB, that is the single highest-value upgrade available to you.

Question 22

How much does RCCB installation cost in Surat?

Accepted Answer

A 25 A or 40 A, 30 mA RCCB supplied and installed costs ₹2,200–₹4,200 depending on pole count and brand. If the existing board has no spare capacity, a complete replacement board runs ₹3,500–₹6,500 for 4-way, ₹6,500–₹12,000 for 8-way and ₹11,000–₹19,000 for 12-way, devices included.

Question 23

What size inverter do I need for a 2 BHK flat in Surat?

Accepted Answer

For a 2 BHK running six fans, ten LED lights, a television, a router and a refrigerator, a 1100–1500 VA inverter with a 150 Ah tubular battery is the right band, giving roughly three to five hours of backup. A 900 VA unit is sufficient if you exclude the refrigerator. Anything above 1500 VA for a 2 BHK usually means the installer has connected the whole house instead of a proper backup line.

Question 24

Should I choose a tubular or lithium battery?

Accepted Answer

Tubular lead-acid remains the best value in Surat — around ₹14,000–₹20,000 for 150–200 Ah, four to five years of life, tolerant of heat and deep discharge, but it needs distilled-water topping every few months and proper ventilation. Lithium costs two to three times more upfront but is maintenance-free, a third of the size and lasts eight to ten years. In a compact flat where the trolley sits in a living area, lithium is often worth it; in a bungalow utility room, tubular usually wins on cost per year.

Question 25

Can an inverter run an air conditioner?

Accepted Answer

Only with a substantially larger system. A single 1.5 ton inverter AC needs roughly 3.5–5 kVA of inverter capacity and a large battery bank, which puts the installed cost well past ₹1.5 lakh for meaningful runtime. For most homes a better answer is a high-speed BLDC fan on the standard backup line. If AC backup is genuinely required, we quote it as a separate high-capacity system rather than pretending a domestic inverter will cope.

Question 26

How much does ceiling fan installation cost in Surat?

Accepted Answer

₹350–₹650 per fan where a sound hook already exists. A new structural anchor adds ₹450–₹900. BLDC fans with remote receivers run ₹550–₹900 including pairing. Exhaust fans are ₹600–₹1,400 depending on whether wall cutting is required. Multi-fan jobs get a per-unit discount.

Question 27

Why does my ceiling fan wobble?

Accepted Answer

Usually unequal blade pitch, a bent blade, a loose down-rod pin, or a mounting that has worked loose in the ceiling. It is worth fixing rather than tolerating — sustained oscillation loosens the anchor over years and wears the motor bearings. We check level and pitch, fit balancing weights, and confirm with a full-speed run.

Question 28

Can a fan be installed on a false ceiling?

Accepted Answer

The fan must never hang from the false ceiling itself. We carry a down-rod up to the structural slab and anchor there; the false ceiling board simply closes around the rod with a trim and carries no load. Gypsum and POP ceilings cannot take a rotating dynamic load, and installations that rely on them do eventually come down.

Question 29

How many downlights do I need in a room?

Accepted Answer

Rather than a fixed count, work from light level. A living room wants roughly 150–200 lux overall, a kitchen counter 300–500 lux, a study desk 300–500 lux and a bedroom 100–150 lux ambient. In practice a 12×12 ft living room is well served by six to eight 7 W downlights on the perimeter plus cove lighting, rather than a dense central grid. We calculate this per room in the layout drawing.

Question 30

What colour temperature should I use at home?

Accepted Answer

2700–3000 K warm white for living rooms, bedrooms and dining. 4000 K neutral white for kitchens, bathrooms and study areas. Reserve 6500 K cool white for utility spaces and workshops. Keep the temperature consistent within any single visual field — mixing 3000 K and 6500 K in one room reads as a mistake even to people who cannot articulate why.

Question 31

How much does cove lighting cost in Surat?

Accepted Answer

LED profile or strip cove lighting runs ₹180–₹400 per running foot for supply and installation, with drivers charged separately based on total load. A typical 12×15 ft living room perimeter comes to ₹9,000–₹18,000 depending on strip quality, density and whether you choose dimmable or tunable-white. Cheap strips fade unevenly within two years, so this is a place where the mid-range is worth paying for.

Question 32

What causes a short circuit in a house?

Accepted Answer

Five causes account for almost everything we see in Surat: moisture ingress through conduits during monsoon; mechanical damage from a nail or screw driven into a concealed cable while mounting furniture; rodent damage in duct spaces and false ceilings; age-related insulation breakdown in wiring over twenty years old; and internal faults in appliances such as geyser elements or pump motors presenting as a wiring fault.

Question 33

Can you find a short circuit without breaking the wall?

Accepted Answer

We can locate it without breaking the wall, then open only at that point. Insulation-resistance testing identifies the faulted circuit, loop and continuity measurements estimate the distance along the run, and a cable tracer follows the route through plaster. Typically we open a single patch of 15–20 cm rather than chasing a wall exploratorily.

Question 34

Is a burning smell from a wall or socket an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Switch off the main supply immediately, do not attempt to reset the breaker repeatedly, and call 90236 80510. A burning or fishy plastic smell means insulation is being heated by arcing or overload. If you can see smoke or discolouration spreading, leave the area and call the fire service on 101 as well. We dispatch these calls immediately at any hour.

Question 35

How do I know if my house earthing is working?

Accepted Answer

You cannot know by looking — it has to be measured. A calibrated earth tester gives a resistance value in ohms, and a socket analyser confirms that each socket's earth pin is actually connected. Warning signs that warrant an urgent test include a mild tingle when touching metal appliance bodies, an RCCB that trips without obvious cause, or persistent electronics failures. Our earth resistance test costs ₹1,200 and takes about an hour.

Question 36

What should earth resistance be for a house?

Accepted Answer

Under 5 ohms for a domestic installation and under 1 ohm for commercial or three-phase supplies with sensitive equipment. Above roughly 10 ohms, fault current may be too low to trip the protective device reliably, which means a faulty appliance body can stay live. Values drift upward over years as the soil around the electrode dries and backfill leaches, which is why periodic re-measurement matters.

Question 37

How much does earthing cost in Surat?

Accepted Answer

GI plate earthing complete with inspection chamber runs ₹6,500–₹11,000; copper plate ₹12,000–₹22,000; pipe earthing ₹7,500–₹13,000; and chemical maintenance-free earthing ₹14,000–₹28,000 per electrode. Reviving an existing pit with fresh salt and charcoal is ₹2,500–₹5,000 and is often all that is needed.

Question 38

How much does jhalar light installation cost in Surat?

Accepted Answer

A complete jhalar setup for a 2 BHK flat runs ₹4,500–₹9,000 and includes a dedicated circuit, MCB way, timer installation and all outdoor weatherproof connections. For a bungalow with garden or multi-floor runs, the full package is ₹8,500–₹18,000. If you only need specific elements — a timer installed or a complex run connected — the cost is quoted per component. The initial site survey and load assessment is always free.

Question 39

Can I install jhalar lights on a balcony without damaging the wall?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We use weatherproof connectors and route cable through existing architectural features or along discreet containment. No drilling into visible finished walls unless you specifically want a permanent fixing point. For balconies with tile or finished walls, we use adhesive-backed clips or tension mounts that leave no permanent damage. The same care applies to gardens and external facades.

Question 40

How many jhalar lights can I run on one circuit?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the wattage, not the metre count. The typical LED string of 100 lights consumes roughly 3–5 watts, so you could run 200 metres on a standard 6 A lighting circuit — but we never assume. We calculate the actual wattage of every decorative piece you plan to use and add 20% margin, then recommend either a dedicated MCB way or splitting across multiple circuits. Surat's festive homes often end up with a dedicated jhalar MCB way because the cumulative load of 150–300 metres of lights, stars, domes and outdoor pieces approaches 500–800 watts.

Question 41

How much does CCTV installation cost in Surat?

Accepted Answer

A complete 4-camera HD system supplied and installed with a DVR and hard drive runs ₹18,000–₹32,000, and an 8-camera system ₹34,000–₹58,000, depending on camera resolution and brand. If you supply the equipment, installation labour with cable and conduit is ₹1,200–₹2,200 per camera. IP and PoE systems cost more per camera but scale better for larger properties.

Question 42

How many CCTV cameras do I need for a home?

Accepted Answer

For a typical Surat bungalow, four to six is usually right: main gate, front door, rear or service entrance, and one or two covering the compound. For a 2 or 3 BHK flat, two to three covering the entrance door, balcony and any service access is normally sufficient. Camera count matters less than placement — three well-positioned cameras at identification points beat eight aimed at open space.

Question 43

How many days of footage can be stored?

Accepted Answer

It is arithmetic based on camera count, resolution, frame rate and compression. As a guide, a 2 TB surveillance drive holds roughly 20–30 days for four 2 MP cameras recording continuously, or 15–20 days at 5 MP. Motion-only recording extends this substantially. We calculate the drive size for your required retention rather than fitting a default and hoping.

Question 44

Do you handle three-phase electrical work for shops in Surat?

Accepted Answer

Yes — three-phase supply connections, main panel and sub-panel construction, MCCB and changeover installation, load balancing across phases, capacitor banks for power factor correction, and full distribution for showrooms, offices, clinics and small industrial units across Surat.

Question 45

What does a commercial electrical AMC include?

Accepted Answer

Quarterly visits covering thermographic panel inspection, torque verification on all terminations, RCCB trip-time testing, earth resistance measurement, per-phase load balance readings, emergency and exit light testing, and a written condition report. AMC clients also get a four-hour priority response and discounted rates on any corrective work. Pricing starts at ₹18,000 per year for small retail units.

Question 46

Can electrical work be done outside business hours?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and for most commercial sites we prefer it. Night and early-morning shifts are standard, with agreed shutdown windows and a rollback plan so the premises is always trading-ready when it opens. There is no premium for scheduled out-of-hours work on contracted projects.

Question 47

What does a residential electrician do?

Accepted Answer

Everything electrical inside a home: wiring and rewiring, adding light and power points, fitting fans, lights, geysers and chimneys, repairing faults and tripping circuits, upgrading switchboards, installing MCBs, RCCBs and distribution boards, setting up inverters and EV chargers, and carrying out safety audits and periodic testing.

Question 48

How much does a home electrician charge in Surat?

Accepted Answer

Ambey Electrician charges a ₹399 visit fee, waived if you approve work on the same visit. Common jobs: switch or socket replacement ₹250–₹600, new point ₹450–₹850, fan installation ₹350–₹650, MCB replacement ₹450–₹1,200. Larger work is quoted per job after inspection. There are no hidden charges — the price you approve is the price you pay.

Question 49

What is included in a home electrical safety audit?

Accepted Answer

Earth resistance measurement, insulation resistance testing on every circuit, RCCB presence and trip-time verification, MCB rating checked against cable sizes, socket polarity and earth continuity at every point, distribution board thermal inspection, and a visual check of every switchboard. You receive a plain-language report sorted into urgent, planned and satisfactory. It takes about two hours and costs ₹2,500.

Question 50

How much does office electrical fit-out cost in Surat?

Accepted Answer

Typically ₹95–₹190 per square foot depending on workstation density, whether UPS distribution and a server room are involved, lighting specification and the level of containment. A 2,000 sq ft office with 20 workstations, UPS backup and a small server room generally lands between ₹2.5 and ₹4 lakh. We quote from your furniture plan rather than from area alone.

Question 51

How many power points does each workstation need?

Accepted Answer

As a working minimum, two UPS-backed sockets and one raw socket per desk position, plus one or two data ports. That covers a computer, a monitor and a charger on protected power, with the raw socket for a desk lamp or personal device. Under-providing is a false economy — users solve it with extension boards, which creates both a trip hazard and an overloaded circuit.

Question 52

Why should UPS and raw power sockets look different?

Accepted Answer

Because otherwise people plug the wrong things into them. A kettle, a heater or a printer on the UPS line consumes battery capacity intended for servers and workstations, and it is the most common reason a UPS that should give thirty minutes gives twelve. We use a distinct socket colour and clear labelling for every UPS-backed outlet.

Question 53

What counts as an electrical emergency?

Accepted Answer

Smoke or a burning plastic smell, visible sparking or arcing sounds, water reaching live equipment, a shock received from an appliance or a metal surface, a distribution board that is hot to touch, exposed live conductors within reach, or a complete supply failure that is not a street outage. Any of these warrant an immediate call at any hour. A single dead socket or one flickering light can safely wait until morning and will cost you less.

Question 54

How quickly can an emergency electrician reach me in Surat?

Accepted Answer

Within our primary area — Vesu, Piplod, Citylight, Althan, Bhatar, VIP Road, Gaurav Path, Pal, Adajan and Athwa — typically 45 to 90 minutes at night and faster during working hours. Wider Surat including Rander, Katargam, Varachha, Udhna and Dindoli is generally within two hours. AMC clients receive priority dispatch ahead of the general queue.

Question 55

What should I do before the electrician arrives?

Accepted Answer

Switch off the main supply at the distribution board if you can reach it safely. Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that keeps tripping — each reset pushes fault current through possibly damaged cable. Keep away from anything wet that may be live, and never use water on an electrical fire. If you smell burning and cannot locate the source, evacuate and call 101 as well as us. Our operator will guide you through this on the call.

Question 56

Can I charge my electric car from a normal socket?

Accepted Answer

You can, and the portable cable supplied with the car is designed for it, but it is not a good long-term arrangement. It draws roughly 2.5 kW continuously for eight or more hours through a socket, plug top and cable intended for intermittent use, and the sustained heating degrades them. Melted plug tops and scorched sockets are a common result. A dedicated wall charger on its own circuit charges two to three times faster and is genuinely safer.

Question 57

How much does EV charger installation cost in Surat?

Accepted Answer

A 3.3 kW charger installation runs ₹8,500–₹16,000 and a 7.4 kW installation ₹14,000–₹28,000, covering the dedicated circuit, protection devices, cable and mounting. Long runs to a basement or detached parking add ₹280–₹550 per metre. Where the charger requires Type-B RCD protection, add ₹6,500–₹14,000. The charger unit itself is separate and usually supplied with the vehicle or bought directly.

Question 58

Do I need to increase my electricity connection load for an EV charger?

Accepted Answer

Often yes for a 7.4 kW charger, which adds about 32 A of sustained demand. We measure your existing maximum demand and compare it against your sanctioned load with DGVCL. If the headroom is not there, you will need a load enhancement — we prepare the documentation and assist with the application for ₹3,500. A 3.3 kW charger fits within most existing domestic connections without change.

Everything people ask us, answered properly

About working with us

Home Wiring & Rewiring

Electrical Repair & Fault Finding

Switch Board Repair & Modular Upgrade

MCB, RCCB & Distribution Board Installation

Inverter & Battery Installation

Ceiling Fan Installation & Repair

Lighting Design & Installation

Short Circuit Detection & Repair

Earthing & Earth Pit Installation

Jhalar & Decorative Lighting Installation

CCTV Camera Installation

Commercial Electrical Services

Residential Electrician Services

Office Electrical Fit-Out & Maintenance

24×7 Emergency Electrician

EV Charger Installation

Question not answered here?