Electric motor installation and repair in Christchurch
When a Christchurch business needs Motor installation and repair, MX2 Electrical notifies notifiable work through NAPIT and leaves the test certificate with you after the motor circuit is tested.
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- 2 years trading
Pricing for motor installation and repair
We believe in plain pricing with no surprises. Our labour rate is charged by the hour, with materials and new equipment priced separately before installation starts.
From £70 an hour
from £70 an hour
Included when agreed
- Inspection of the motor, starter, isolator and supply
- Isolation of the circuit before any work starts
- Fitting of a new single or three phase motor
- Repair of windings, bearings, couplings or terminals where that is the right job
- Testing of the motor circuit and a certificate where the work needs one
Ways to pay
- Pay by bank
- Bank transfer
- Labour is charged at an hourly rate for on-site diagnostic testing, component replacement and fitting.
- The cost of replacement motors, starter contactors, capacitors or cables depends on frame size and rating.
- Any specialist off-site rewinding work is quoted separately before the motor is removed from your premises.
- Current labour rate: £70 per hour.
- Materials, specialist equipment and larger project work are confirmed separately before they go ahead.
Electric motor installation and repair across Christchurch
We serve Christchurch from our base in Poole.
What happens on the day
Every motor visit follows a methodical electrical process to isolate the equipment, diagnose electrical faults and verify correct mechanical operation.
- Safe isolation and inspectionWe begin by locating the circuit at the distribution board, proving isolation with approved voltage indicators, and locking off the supply. We then record the nameplate data, check starter contactors, and examine the terminal box for thermal discolouration.
- Motor repair or replacementIf a unit requires renewal, we unbolt the existing frame, align the replacement drive, connect the incoming supply cables and torque all terminals. On repairable equipment, we renew starter capacitors, replace worn terminals, or fit replacement bearings.
- Rotation checks and electrical testingOnce reassembled, we energise the circuit to confirm the direction of shaft rotation, measure running amperage against full-load current ratings, and inspect earth continuity. All covers, seals and mechanical guards are secured before handover.
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Why choose MX2 Electrical
You see the price before you call
Starting prices for the common jobs are published on this site, not held back until someone visits.
Registered work, certificated properly
MX2 Electrical is NAPIT registered, and notifiable work is notified through that registration.
The fault gets found before the repair gets priced
Testing establishes what is actually wrong rather than replacing parts in sequence.
- Reviews
- 101
- Rating
- 4.9
- Trading since
- 2024
“With over 20 years in the trade behind us, we are a fully qualified, NAPIT registered team covering Poole and the Dorset area, domestic and commercial. We turn up when we say we will, explain what needs doing before we do it, and leave the place as we found it.”
Mohsen Nazari, MX2 Electrical
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WhatsAppWhat is the difference between single phase and three phase motors?
Single phase motors operate on a standard 230 volt supply, typical in homes and small shops for pumps, garage openers and domestic extractor fans. Three phase motors run on a 400 volt supply, offering greater efficiency and torque for industrial machinery such as heavy compressors, hoists and machine tools.
Can a burnt out motor be repaired on site?
Minor issues like faulty starting capacitors, loose terminal connections, worn contactor points or damaged bearings can often be repaired on site. If the internal copper windings have suffered complete breakdown, the motor must either be exchanged for a new unit or sent to an off-site rewind facility.
Why does an electric motor trip the circuit when switched on?
A motor draws a heavy surge of current on startup. If the internal insulation has failed, a bearing has seized, or the circuit breaker is the wrong curve rating for inductive loads, the protection device trips instantly. We carry out insulation and winding resistance tests to identify the exact cause.
Will I receive an electrical certificate for motor work?
When we run a new dedicated circuit, install a new distribution board or make notifiable alterations to the installation, we issue an electrical installation certificate backed by our NAPIT registration. Routine component replacements on existing circuits are tested and recorded without needing statutory notification.
Are you registered and insured to work on commercial electrical systems?
Yes. MX2 Electrical is registered with NAPIT and TrustMark, and we carry two million pounds of public liability insurance. We work on both residential and commercial electrical systems in compliance with British Standard 7671.