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Excellent service from start to finish from Daniel. Quick and professional
Alex
Very Professional. Really happy to help. Very polite. Did a very good job fitting our new light. Would recommend!!
Anne
Steve and Daniel were quick and efficient came out at short notice found and fixed the fault within the hour Definitely recommend Will be using them again Debbie and lee
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Cost of an emergency electrician
The cost of hiring an emergency electrician can vary depending on the time of day, location, and the nature of the issue. On average, emergency call-outs start from £75 to £100 per hour, but this may increase to £150 or more for urgent, out-of-hours work. Always get a clear quote before proceeding with the job.
Why would you need an emergency electrician?
Power outages: Sudden loss of electricity that isn’t related to a wider power cut.
Electrical faults: Tripping circuit breakers, flickering lights, or faulty wiring.
Sparking outlets: Electrical sockets sparking or making unusual noises.
Burning smells: Any sign of overheating or burning from electrical fixtures.
Exposed wiring: Wires that are damaged or exposed, posing a safety hazard.
Water and electricity mix: Flooding or leaks coming into contact with electrical systems.

How long does it take for an emergency electrician to come out?
Emergency electricians typically aim to reach your home within 1-2 hours, depending on your location and their availability. Many electricians offer 24/7 services, ensuring help is available at any time of day or night.

Other emergency electricians FAQs
Can an emergency electrician fix a power outage?
Yes, emergency electricians can identify and repair the cause of a power outage, whether it’s a localised issue in your home or related to the wiring and circuit breakers.
Is it safe to wait until morning for an electrician?
If there’s an immediate risk, such as sparking wires or burning smells, it’s crucial to call a 24/7 emergency electrician immediately to avoid serious hazards.
Can an emergency electrician handle commercial properties?
Yes, many emergency electricians are qualified to handle both residential and commercial electrical emergencies.
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Trustworthy and friendly very reliable work done to the highest quality
Very friendly and completed the job very quick! Thank you :)
We have been serving the Renfrewshire and surrounding community for many years focusing within domestic homes delivering all type of Plumbing & Heating repairs, Installations, Renewals and Servicing through our experienced qualified engineers. Electrical works also undertaken. Our 24 Hour, 7 day a week cover ensures we are on hand for you, when you need us. We understand that you need a reliable, trustworthy name for your plumbing and heating needs, we will ensure you have the confidence having us working in your home. We believe Consilium should be your No.1 choice when it comes to Plumbing and Heating, please call us or message on the below enquiry form, we can’t wait to hear from you. Consilium are Gas Safe, NIC EIC, TrustMark, ISO 9001, ISO14001 and ISO 45001 accredited. We are a company you can trust in to deliver your needs
Very happy with the final outcome of the renovation. Very professional company with friendly, hardworking and skilled staff. Couldn't be more happy with how the bathroom looks now. Brilliant communication skills and friendly service. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing their bathroom done.
T&JDecoration.LTD I'm your local Multitrade Professional Painting and Decorating, Furniture assembly, Fitted Dooors, frames, skirting, curtains, and blinds, Decking, Wardrobes, Cabinets, Wall Mounting, TV Mounting and much more. painter and Decorator, and flat roofing, with 25 years experience excellent service.
The owner was friendly and polite, but the actual job was overestimated for how long it would take and as a result I was overcharged quite a lot.
Honest business build on trust&pride. Gas Safe and JIB Plumbing Heating and Mechanical Engineering Services. 12 months guarantee on all installations An all in one upfront price that offers excellent value for money.
Excellent work on my garage conversion project by Klodian and team! Brilliant finish and overall quality of work. Would definitely use them in future.
At AD Plumbing Heating and Electrical we put you the customer first. We aim to beat any quote and provide a better level of service. Flexible to suit your time schedules and aim to get it done as soon possible. We look forward hearing from you soon!
Very friendly and helpful, keen to make sure I was happy with the service provided, would definitely recommend.
Here at Skillec we have a small team of electricians, who are qualified, Insured and highly skilled. We take pride in doing a quality job for you the customer. Our work is always carried out in line with current regulations and British standards. We undertake high end residential work but we also take on commercial and industrial projects. We are a based in Buckinghamshire and cover a 30 -mile radius of Aylesbury. Whether you’re a home owner or a commercial client, we cover jobs big and small. So, get in touch today for a quote for your next project. www.skillec.Co.uk
I have no hesitation in fully recommending this electrician. He did a fantastic job for me. I needed him to do the work on my house urgently and he came out on a Saturday. Did everything thoroughly and quickly. I will use him happily for any future electrical work I need.
We pride ourselves on fantastic customer satisfaction and excellent workmanship. With over 35 years experience in house refurbishment and 9 years electrical expertise we can take on all aspects of domestic, and commercial, upgrades and improvements. We are 18th edition certified and have Part P compliance registration. In addition we have completed many full domestic property renovations and therefore have the skills and tools to advise you and complete many additional jobs as listed below - • Full electrical rewire including 18th edition consumer units • Total kitchen design and refit • Design and installation of new bathroom facilities • Decoration and carpentry including built in fixture cabinets • Tiling and flooring We are the preferred contractors for a large London based charity providing telecoms, data and electrical installation services. So, if you like a team of professionals that follow family values we look forward t o working with you in the near future
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With over 33 years experience in the electrical industry as a professional electrician.
Excellent work. Very nice professional and polite manner. Reasonable price for all work completed… I would definitely recommend
At GLEN CONSTRUCTION, we offer a full suite of home improvement services tailored to meet your needs. Our expert team specializes in: Carpentry: Crafting custom woodwork, from cabinets to intricate moldings. Brickwork: Building durable and aesthetically pleasing brick structures. Tiling: Installation of your preference colors and shapes on you bathrooms and floorings. Rendering & Plastering: turning the old walls and cielings to a new life. Painting & Decoration: Transforming spaces with professional painting and decorative finishes. Plumbing: Providing reliable plumbing services to ensure your systems run smoothly. Let us help you create the home of your dreams with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Glen was knowledgeable, efficient and polite. He did a splendid job of reinforcing my wardrobe. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again.
Aurora Electrical & Maintenance are based in Swansea covering South Weat Wales area. We carry out all Domestic and Commercial Electrical work from house rewires, to consumer unit changes. I have been qualified for just over 5 years but have been in the IT industry previously and have always carried out lots of my own DIY work. We also have a Maintenance arm to the business due to looking after a lot of Air BnB and landlord run properties, so also offer a wide range of services in this area. These have included plumbing issues, blocked toilets and sinks, replacing thermostats or thermal rods for hearing systems, installation of routers and access points and TV brackets and shelves. No question is a silly question, if we don't offer the service we have a directory full of other trades so should be able to provide a solution. We are a team of fully registered and qualified Electricians, we have full insurances (public and professional indemnity) and carry out our work to the highest standard. We offer EIC and EICR certification, and part p certification for building control. A number of estate agents use us for regular Electrical Inspection Condition Reports. Our vehicles are fully stocked up with the general stock needed so usually we can solve the electrical issue with ease and speed without the need to call back multiple times. Feel free to ask us any questions, visit our Facebook or View our portfolio of work, if there's something particular you'd like photos of or advice on then get in touch and we can help. Thank you for visiting our page.
excellent Service and very pleasant and clean people to deal with. thank you for the recomendation
C Lectrics
Emergency Electrician
FULLY INSURED GOLD CARD ELECTRICIAN DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL COVERING ALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES ••FUSE BOARDS •FAULT FINDING •GENERAL REPAIRS •TEST CERTIFICATES •FULL/PART REWIRES •KITCHEN/BATHROOM •BURGLAR/FIRE ALARMS •GARAGE /SHED ELECTRICS •OUTDOOR LIGHTING/POWER •SMART HOME TECHNOLOGIES •ADDITIONAL LIGHTS/SOCKETS • EV CHARGERS •CCTV SYSTEMS
Creative Building Services
Emergency Electrician
Electrician with 6 years experience on sites ( industrial, offices , restaurants, plant rooms, apartments, private houses , etc.) Can do: Elaborate route for wiring/ rewiring Chasing Setting out Wiring/rewiring Fault finding Connecting/installing/re-terminating connections. For all types of electrical gear. Replacing old stuff (lights/ switches/sockets/ spurs/ consumer units…) Working as per drawing or by spoke with keeping regulation condition. Can work alone and in a team. In case if is need can bring a team with me . Which can test and sign the certificate.or from a drawing or by spoke
Constantine did a great job of building a shelf for our fridge and fitting it. We are really pleased with his work and would definitely use him again.
At CES we aim to provide homeowners and businesses with a professional , reliable, friendly service in which you can trust us to get the job done. At CES no job is too big or too small for us to take on , whether it’s just a simple light switch or light replacement to a full house or business rewire or new build and everything in between we are the people to get it done . We always like to go that extra mile to make sure the customer is happy with the work that has been carried out by our team at CES.
Excellent service and Professional manner. Quotes were very reasonable and we hired Richard for more jobs. I highly recommend him.
Ethan from Er electrical over 13 years experience I carry out all aspects of electrical
Ethan did a good job.
We are Part P self employed electrician specialised primarily in consumer unit installs along with electric vehicle charger installations with a high comprehensive service, from start to finish, ensuring we meet customer expectations to a standard. We’re also up to date with current standards and regulations to ensure any work we carry out is completed to the most rigorous standards with electrical certificates provided with any consumer unit/electric vehicle charging installs completed.
We offer all aspects of domestic and commercial electrical installations, we provide testing services for landlords and homeowners We are installing EV charger points to domestic and commercial premises We offer a emergency lighting design, maintenance and log in Services We respect all of our clients and their property's We also are a fully insured company
Great workmanship, punctual on the delivery timing.
15 plus years experience in domestic and commercial Offering design and supply and installs in all electrical aspects. Making the everyday professional life just little easier. CCTV Networking and data Fire alarms systems Bathrooms and tv media walls are also a specialty.
Good communication, lights look really good and areas left clean and tidy afterwards. Thanks!
Pyramids is a high end building contractor based in the Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, specialising in conversions, extensions, and full home refurbishments. We keep our practices trustworthy, honest, organised and friendly. We strive to deliver the very best in quality work for our clients. Our team have worked together for many years, which makes for a healthy atmosphere on site and around the office. We are really approachable too. Please feel free to call or send an email today so we can arrange a time to meet that works around your schedule. We will meet with you on site, listen to your ideas in detail, carry out a full site survey, discuss the building process and confirm the brief with you. Following on, we will be able to give you advice for the next steps and provide you with a detailed quotation and proposed timeline.
With very short time to get the work done they did a great job, and I was quite happy with the result.
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