24/7 emergency electrician. Real electricians answer.
Loss of power, sparking sockets, burning smells or a board that won't reset — call us any time. Most of Berkshire, Bucks and West London is within 30–60 minutes.
When to call us straight away
Total loss of power
Whole property dark or partial power. RCD or main switch won't reset.
Burning smell or scorching
Any burning smell from a socket, switch, appliance or the consumer unit.
Exposed live parts
Broken sockets, cracked switches, cables damaged by DIY or trades.
Water in electrics
Leak from above, flood, or water inside a light fitting or consumer unit.
What to do while you wait
- 1. If you can safely reach it, turn the main switch on your consumer unit to off.
- 2. Unplug anything obviously affected — do not touch damaged sockets or cables.
- 3. Keep everyone away from the affected area, especially children and pets.
- 4. If there's water involved, do not turn power back on. Wait for us.
Transparent pricing
We quote our call-out fee and hourly rate before we come out — you approve the price before we start work. There are no hidden charges, and out-of-hours rates are always agreed upfront.
FAQ
Emergency electrician — FAQs
Most of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and West London is within 30–60 minutes. When you call we'll give you an honest ETA before you commit.
Yes — a transparent call-out is quoted upfront, along with our hourly rate. There are no hidden charges and you approve the price before we start work.
Total loss of power, burning smells, sparking or scorched sockets, water in fittings, a consumer unit that won't reset, exposed live cables, or anything you're worried about after dark.
Wherever we safely can. If a part needs ordering, we'll always make the property safe first and book a return visit at the earliest slot.
Yes. Emergency cover is genuinely 24/7 — including Christmas Day. Weekend and out-of-hours rates are agreed before we come out.
Yes — we cover Slough, Reading, Windsor, Maidenhead, Uxbridge, Heathrow, Beaconsfield, High Wycombe and most of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and West London. If you're not sure, send us a WhatsApp with your postcode.
Straightforward work is quoted at a fixed price on the phone or over WhatsApp. Larger jobs get a free site visit and a written quote so there are no surprises.
Yes. Our electricians are qualified to current UK standards (18th Edition, BS 7671) and we carry full public liability insurance.
Absolutely. Every job that requires one is issued with the correct certificate — Minor Works, EIC, EICR or a specific commissioning document.
For smaller jobs, often within a few days. Emergencies are attended 24/7. For larger works we'll give you an honest lead time when we quote.
Yes. Dust sheets go down, waste goes with us, and we leave the property cleaner than we found it. It's a small thing that matters.
Both. We invoice electronically after each job and accept card, Apple Pay and bank transfer.
For notifiable works (consumer units, bathrooms, garden supplies, new circuits) we notify Building Control through a Competent Person Scheme — you'll receive the certificate directly.
Yes — around 60% of our work is domestic and 40% commercial. Whether you're a homeowner, landlord, letting agent, facilities manager or main contractor, we have the experience and paperwork to match.
Yes. TrustMark is the government-endorsed quality scheme for tradespeople. It's your assurance that our work, insurance and consumer protection all meet UK Government standards.
Always. Send us a WhatsApp with a photo of the issue and we'll give you honest guidance — even if it turns out you don't need us at all.
Yes — all our workmanship is guaranteed and TrustMark provides additional consumer protection on top of our own guarantee. Manufacturers' warranties on parts and fittings apply as standard.
Don't wait it out. We're on call.
If you're unsure whether it's an emergency, call us anyway — a 60-second conversation with a qualified electrician usually settles it.