Earthing connects the metal parts of your electrical system to the ground, giving fault current a safe path. Without it, a fault in an appliance can leave its metal body live, and the next person to touch it receives the shock. Good earthing also helps breakers trip quickly when a fault happens and reduces damage from surges.
We install earth pits and connect them to the distribution board, check the connection to sockets and appliances, and measure the earth resistance so the result is a reading, not a guess. If an existing earth is poor, we look at whether the cause is the pit, the connection or the soil conditions.
Because soil moisture changes through the year, an earth pit that tested well in the monsoon may read worse in the dry season, so we explain what to re-check and when.
Problems we solve
- Mild shocks from appliances or taps
- No earth connection at the sockets
- An old house with no earthing at all
- Appliances damaged by surges
- An earth pit that has dried out or been disturbed
- Breakers that do not trip when a fault happens
Our process
- 1
Inspect the existing earth
We check whether an earth exists, how it is connected and what condition it is in.
- 2
Plan the pit
Location and type are chosen based on the space available and the soil.
- 3
Install and connect
The pit is installed and connected to the DB and the earth conductors.
- 4
Test and record
Earth resistance is measured and the result explained to you.
Benefits
- A safe path for fault current
- Protection against shock from metal-bodied appliances
- Breakers that can trip properly on a fault
- Better protection for equipment from surges
Why choose us for Earthing & Grounding
Our electricians are qualified, explain the work in plain language, give a price before they start and test everything before they leave. If something is unsafe we tell you, even when it is not part of the job.
