Emergency electrician in Portishead and Bristol

If something has gone wrong with your electrics, call Nick on the direct line out of hours and he'll see what he can do.
Normal working hours are Mon–Sat, 7am–8pm.

Call +44 7826 488526

Calls Mon–Sat, 7am–8pm

What counts

What counts as an electrical emergency

No power in part or all of the property, when your neighbours still have power
A burning smell from a socket, switch, appliance or the fuse box
A breaker or RCD that keeps tripping, or will not reset
Scorch marks, sparks, or a socket that is hot or buzzing
Water that has got into sockets, lights or the consumer unit

What to do first

If you see flames or smoke, leave the building and call 999
If it is safe, switch off the affected circuit or the main switch at the consumer unit
Do not touch anything wet, scorched or damaged
Do not keep resetting a breaker that keeps tripping
Call Nick and tell him what has happened and where you are

When to call

Calls, hours and rates

Nick takes calls Mon–Sat, 7am–8pm on +44 7826 488526
Ask Nick for his call-out rate when you call.
Booked work is Mon–Fri; emergencies are taken as soon as he can get to you
If your neighbours have lost power too, call 105 to reach your network operator

Questions

Emergency electrics: common questions

For tracing a fault once the power is back, see fault finding and power restoration.

Is a tripping breaker an emergency?

It can be. A breaker that trips once may just be an overloaded circuit, but one that keeps tripping or will not reset points to a fault. Leave it off and call Nick.

Should I turn the power off?

If it is safe to reach the consumer unit and nothing is wet or damaged, switch off the affected circuit or the main switch. If you are not sure, keep clear and call.

What if my neighbours have no power either?

Then the problem is probably the supply, not your wiring. Call 105 to reach your local network operator, who deals with power cuts.

When can I call Nick?

Normal working hours are Mon–Sat, 7am–8pm. Out of hours, call Nick on the direct line and he'll see what he can do. If there is fire or smoke, call 999.

Out of hours