Table lamp repair in Exeter
Professional table lamp repair services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Table lamp repaired instead of binned. New cord, plug, switch - whatever it needs to work properly and safely. Keep the lamp you like instead of buying a rubbish replacement.
Don't Bin It, Fix It
Your favorite table lamp's stopped working. Cord's damaged, plug's wonky, or the switch has packed in.
You could bin it and buy a new one from IKEA for £40. Which will be cheap plastic that lasts 2 years and looks nothing like the lamp you actually liked.
Or you could get it fixed for about the same money and keep the lamp that's nicer quality and matches your room.
I fix lamps all the time. New cord, new plug, new switch - whatever's needed. Twenty minutes work, lamp's working again.
💡 Pro tip: Old lamps from the 70s-90s are usually much better quality than modern cheap ones. Worth rewiring and keeping them.
Repair vs Replace
| ✅ Get It Repaired | ❌ Buy New One |
|---|---|
| Keep lamp you like | Generic new one you don't like as much |
| Often better quality than new | Modern lamps are cheap plastic |
| £60 total | £40-100+ for decent lamp |
| Works for years more | New one breaks in 2 years |
What You Get
🔧 The Repair
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Diagnose | Find what's actually wrong |
| Parts | New cord/plug/switch as needed |
| Rewire | Replace damaged parts, wire properly |
| Test | Full test to ensure it works safely |
| Clean | Quick clean while it's in pieces |
📦 You're Left With
- Working lamp
- Modern safe wiring
- New plug and cord
- Lamp you actually like still in use
Pricing Guide
| Situation | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Simple fix (plug or cord) | 15-20 mins | £60 |
| Full rewire | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Multiple lamps | 40 mins-1 hr | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Parts extra (cord/plug usually £5-10).
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Like the lamp - it matches your room perfectly
✅ Good quality - older solid lamp worth keeping
✅ Damaged cord - frayed, pet chewed, stepped on
✅ Broken switch - switch or dimmer not working
Why Choose Us for Table lamp repair in Exeter?
Save buying a replacement
Quick fix, often same visit
Rewired properly and safely
Keep the lamp you actually like
What to Expect
Step 1: Diagnose The Problem
Quick look at what's wrong - is it the cord, the plug, the switch, or something in the lamp itself?
Step 2: Get Parts If Needed
If I don't have the right parts in the van, I can usually pick them up same day or come back another day to finish.
Step 3: Do The Repair
Rewire with new parts as needed. If it's a full rewire, I'll replace all the old cable with new.
Step 4: Test It
Plug in, turn on, check it's working properly and safely. Make sure switch works, bulb lights up, nothing's dodgy.
🔧 DIY Tips
If you're confident with basic electrics, you can repair simple lamp issues yourself:
🔧 What you'll need
- Replacement flex (lamp cord)
- New plug
- Wire strippers
- Small screwdriver
- Maybe new switch
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST
- Unplug lamp before starting
- Don't attempt if you're not confident
- If in doubt, get a professional
🔧 Replacing lamp cord
- Unplug and remove bulb
- Unscrew bottom of lamp base
- Disconnect old cord (note which wire goes where)
- Thread new cord through lamp
- Connect to bulb holder (brown to live, blue to neutral)
- Secure cord in base
- Wire plug on other end (brown to live, blue to neutral, green/yellow to earth)
- Test before reassembling fully
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Wires connected wrong way (lamp won't work or will short)
- Not securing cord properly (pulls out of connections)
- Using wrong type of flex (needs heat-resistant for lamps)
- Over-tightening bulb holder (cracks it)
💡 Pro trick: Take a photo before disconnecting old wiring. Makes it much easier to wire the new cord the same way.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
💡 Really old lamps? If it's from the 60s-80s and has fabric-covered cord, definitely worth rewiring. That old cord degrades and can be dangerous. New wiring makes it safe for another 30 years.
Multiple lamps? If you've got several that need fixing, bring them all out. Quicker to do them in one visit than separate trips.
Bulb holders broken? The bit that holds the bulb (often bakelite in old lamps) can crack. I can replace those too - standard sizes available or can source specific ones.
Floor lamps? Same service applies. Standard lamps, floor lamps, desk lamps - if it plugs in and has a bulb, I can repair it.
Fancy designer lamps? If it's an expensive designer piece, might be worth checking if manufacturer parts are available. I can fit manufacturer parts if you get them, or use standard equivalents that work just as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
What lamp repairs can you do?
Most things - rewire the whole lamp, replace damaged cord, fit new plug, fix broken switch, replace bulb holder. If it's a standard lamp that just needs electrical work, I can usually sort it.
Is it worth repairing or should I just buy a new one?
If it's a nice lamp or one you like, definitely worth repairing. New cord and plug costs about £5, takes 20 minutes. Much better than £40-100 for a new lamp that's probably lower quality anyway.
Can you repair really old lamps?
Yes - older lamps are often better made than modern ones. As long as the lamp body is sound, I can rewire it completely with modern cable and fittings. Actually safer than leaving old wiring in there.
What if the lamp has a fancy switch or dimmer?
Most switches can be replaced. Standard toggles and rotaries are easy. Fancy dimmers or touch switches might need ordering a specific part, but usually doable.
Will you test it works before you leave?
Absolutely - I'll plug it in, test it works, check there's no exposed wire or dodgy connections. Won't leave until it's working safely.
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