Emergency electrical services

Fast help when power problems cannot wait

Electrical faults rarely arrive at a convenient time. A burning smell, repeated tripping, sparks, or sudden loss of power can put your home or business at risk within minutes. Our emergency electricians respond quickly, identify the cause, and make the situation safe with clear communication from the first call to the final test.

We handle urgent issues in houses, apartments, shops, offices, and small industrial spaces. If you are unsure whether the problem is an emergency, call anyway. We will help you decide what to do immediately, including safe steps you can take while you wait, such as switching off a circuit at the consumer unit and keeping people away from affected areas.

What counts as an electrical emergency

Some electrical problems are inconvenient. Others are dangerous. If you notice any of the following, treat it as urgent and contact an electrician right away. Our team can provide emergency electrical services that focus on safety first, then reliable repair.

• Burning smell or smoke from sockets, switches, consumer units, or appliances
• Sparks, buzzing, or crackling from outlets or lighting points
• Repeated tripping of RCD, RCBO, or MCB devices, especially after reset
• Partial power loss such as dead sockets, flickering lights, or only one area working
• Water near electrics after a leak, flood, or burst pipe
• Hot outlets or discoloured plates which can indicate overheating and loose connections
• Electric shocks or tingling from appliances, taps, or metal fittings

If you see flames, heavy smoke, or a person is injured, call the emergency services first. Once immediate danger is under control, we can attend to isolate faults and restore safe operation.

Our emergency callout process

1. Rapid assessment by phone

When you call, we ask a few targeted questions about what happened, what has stopped working, and whether there are signs of heat or smoke. This helps us prepare the right parts and tools, and it helps you take simple safety steps such as unplugging affected devices or switching off a circuit if safe to do so.

2. On site safety checks and isolation

On arrival we prioritise making the area safe. That may include isolating a circuit, testing for dangerous voltages, checking earthing and bonding, and inspecting the consumer unit for heat damage. If there is water involved, we coordinate safe isolation before any drying or plumbing work continues.

3. Fault finding and clear options

We then carry out electrical troubleshooting to pinpoint the cause, for example a failed RCD, damaged cable, loose termination, overloaded circuit, or a faulty appliance. You will receive a straightforward explanation and your options, including what can be repaired immediately and what should be scheduled as follow up electrical work.

4. Repair, testing, and documentation

Once repairs are approved, we complete the job and test the circuit for safe operation. Where applicable, we verify polarity, continuity, insulation resistance, and protective device performance. If further upgrades are recommended, we outline them without pressure and can arrange ongoing electrical maintenance services to reduce future breakdowns.

Common emergency repairs we handle

Every property is different, but these are some of the most frequent urgent callouts we resolve.

• Consumer unit faults, overheating, or damaged protective devices
• Tripping RCD investigations and circuit separation to identify the source
• Burnt sockets, loose switches, and damaged back boxes
• Lighting failures, unsafe fittings, and short circuits in circuits
• Shower and immersion heater issues, including isolator faults
• Oven, hob, and dedicated circuit failures
• Earthing and bonding problems that create shock risk
• Emergency temporary isolation followed by permanent repair

For businesses, we also help with urgent faults affecting tills, signage, essential lighting, and critical outlets. We focus on restoring safe power while supporting continuity where possible.

Transparent advice and safety first

Emergency electrical situations can be stressful, so we keep things simple and honest. You will be told what we found, why it matters, and what the safest next step is. If a temporary measure is required to keep the property safe until a full repair, we will explain the limits of that solution and schedule a return visit if needed.

We also advise on preventing repeat issues, such as redistributing loads, replacing worn accessories, improving circuit protection, and correcting poor connections. If you are planning improvements after an emergency, our broader electrical installation services can cover upgrades like new circuits, safer consumer units, and improved outdoor wiring.

When to call us and what to do while you wait

Call as soon as you notice warning signs, even if power is still on. Early intervention can prevent damage and reduce the chance of fire. While you wait, keep people away from the affected area, do not touch exposed wires, and avoid resetting a tripping breaker repeatedly. If you can do so safely, switch off the relevant circuit or the main switch and unplug suspect appliances.

Our goal is simple, to restore safety quickly, complete reliable repairs, and leave you confident that your electrical system is operating correctly.