Cardiff Emergency Electricians aim to resolve any electrical fault in your home or workplace, covering Cardiff, Penarth, Barry and all of the Vale of Glamorgan.
Cardiff's emergency electrical service
Electrical faults never pick a convenient moment. Whether it is a fuse box that will not reset at midnight or a commercial board that has failed before opening time, our certified electricians respond quickly and fix the problem properly, first time.
Every job is carried out to BS 7671, the current UK wiring regulations, and we always explain what went wrong and what it costs before we start. From a single faulty socket to a full rewire, you get the same careful, tidy workmanship.
Emergency call-outs
Every one of these is a 24/7 call-out. If it sparks, smells, trips or cuts out, a qualified electrician is on the way.
The most common emergency call we get. If your trip switch keeps flicking off or will not reset, there is a fault somewhere on the circuit. We test each circuit to find it, repair the cause and get your power back on. If the consumer unit itself has failed, we can fit a modern replacement with full RCD protection.
Find out moreWhole house or just a few circuits gone dead? We find out whether it is your installation or the network, and get your power back on safely.
Find out moreA hot or fishy smell, or brown marks on a socket or the fuse board, can mean a fire is starting. We trace the overheating fault and make it safe.
Find out moreSparks, crackling or a socket that is hot to touch? Stop using it and call us. We replace damaged fittings and check the circuit behind them.
Find out moreLights flickering, buzzing or a whole lighting circuit out? We locate loose connections and failed fittings before they turn into something worse.
Find out moreLeaks into light fittings, sockets or the consumer unit are dangerous. Keep clear, switch off at the main switch if safe, and we will isolate and dry out the circuits.
Find out moreA shock from an appliance or fitting, or bare wires showing after DIY or damage, needs urgent attention. We make it safe and fix the fault properly.
Find out moreShops, offices, restaurants and landlords: we restore power, emergency lighting and critical circuits fast to keep you trading and compliant.
Find out moreIn an electrical emergency
What to do in the first few minutes, while a qualified electrician is on the way to you.
If it is safe to reach and your hands are dry, turn off the main switch on your consumer unit. That cuts power to the whole property.
Keep away from sockets, switches or cables that are sparking, hot, buzzing or wet. Never try to fix them yourself.
If one circuit keeps tripping, unplug the appliances on it. A faulty kettle, heater or washing machine is often the cause.
If the whole street is dark it is a network fault. Call 105 to report it to the network operator. If it is only you, call us.
If you see smoke or flames, leave the property straight away and call 999. Do not go back in. Call us once everyone is safe.
Tell us what you can see, hear or smell. We will talk you through staying safe and give you an honest arrival time.
Warning signs
Switch off at the main switch if it is safe to do so, keep clear, and call us straight away. Damage like this is exactly what we are called out to fix.
Call 029 2209 0164How it works
A qualified electrician answers, any hour, and talks you through making things safe.
You get a clear call-out price before anyone sets off. No hidden extras.
Fully equipped van, fault found and repaired properly, not patched.
Work tested and certified, with advice on anything else we spotted.
Speak to a Cardiff electrician now for expert, same-day help.
Why Cardiff Emergency Electricians
We are a Cardiff team, not a national call centre. The person you speak to knows the city, the housing stock and how to get to you quickly.
Areas we cover
From the city centre and Cardiff Bay out to Radyr, Creigiau and St Mellons, our electricians are based locally so help is never far away. Pick your area for local information. We also cover Penarth, Barry and the rest of the Vale of Glamorgan.
Check your areaFAQ
Still unsure? Call us and a qualified electrician will talk it through.
Power cuts affecting only your property, sparking or scorched sockets, electric shocks, burning smells, buzzing from the fuse board and circuits that trip and will not reset. If something feels sudden or unsafe, treat it as an emergency and call a qualified electrician straight away.
Our electricians are based around Cardiff and are ready to set off as soon as you call. We will give you an honest arrival time on the phone, and talk you through keeping everyone safe until we get there.
First check whether neighbours have power too. If the whole street is out, it is a network fault for the distribution operator. If it is just you, look at your fuse box for a tripped switch and try resetting it once. If it trips again, or will not reset, unplug appliances and call us.
An inspection (EICR) finds deteriorating wiring, overloaded circuits and missing protection before they cause a fire or shock. Landlords in Wales need a valid report for rented homes, and for owners it is the best way to avoid costly emergency repairs.
Avoid overloading sockets and extension leads, use surge protection for sensitive equipment, and never ignore warning signs like flickering lights or warm sockets. Regular testing by a qualified electrician catches most problems early.
Out-of-hours rates apply, but you will always be told the call-out price before we set off, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Get in touch
For emergencies, always call. For quotes and planned work, send us a message and we will ring you back.
24/7 emergency line 029 2209 0164