Leaks from above
Bathrooms, showers, tanks and pipework above ceilings are the most common source of water in light fittings.
Water in Your Electrics? Emergency Help in Cardiff
A leak through a ceiling light, a flooded socket or water near the fuse box is a serious shock risk. Keep clear, switch off only if you can do it safely, and call us. We come out day or night.
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Leaks, floods and electrics
Water and electricity do not mix. Get the affected circuits isolated fast.
Burst pipes, leaking showers, overflowing baths and storm damage can all send water into light fittings, sockets, cables and even the consumer unit. Wet electrics can make metalwork and surfaces live, trip your RCDs and cause damage that carries on long after the leak is fixed.
We isolate the affected circuits so the rest of your property can stay powered, test them to see what has been damaged, and only reconnect them once they are dry and safe. If fittings or cable need replacing we tell you, and we can provide paperwork for your insurer or landlord.
Call us if you notice:
- Water through a ceiling light
- Wet or flooded sockets
- Water near the fuse box
- RCD tripping after a leak
- Damp patches near fittings
- Tingling from taps or metal
Common causes
How water gets into electrics
We test properly to find the real cause, so the problem is fixed rather than patched.
Burst or frozen pipes
Winter bursts can soak walls and ceilings fast, reaching cables, back boxes and fittings.
Storms and flooding
Heavy rain and flooding can affect outside lights, garden sockets, garages and ground floor sockets.
Failed seals
Worn seals around showers, baths and outdoor fittings let water creep in over time.
Condensation and damp
Persistent damp in lofts, cellars and outbuildings can corrode connections and cause tripping.
Overflowing appliances
Washing machines, dishwashers and overflowing sinks can send water into nearby sockets and spurs.
Before we arrive
Stay safe until we arrive.
What to do right now about water getting into electrics, while a qualified electrician is on the way to you.
Do not touch wet fittings
Never touch switches, sockets or appliances that are wet, and keep away from water that may be live.
Main switch only if dry
Switch off at the main switch only if you can reach it with dry hands while standing somewhere dry. If not, keep clear.
Stop the water if safe
Turn off the water at the stopcock if you can do it safely, and catch drips away from fittings.
Do not use the lights
Do not switch on lights below a leak, even after it seems to stop. Use a torch instead.
Keep everyone clear
Keep children and pets away from wet areas and anything electrical nearby.
Call us and a plumber
Call us to make the electrics safe, and a plumber or your landlord to fix the leak.
Warning signs
Water coming through a light fitting?
Do not touch the switch. Switch off at the main switch only if you can do it safely, keep everyone clear and call us. We will isolate the circuit and check what the water has reached.
Call 029 2209 0164How it works
How we make wet electrics safe
- 1
You call
Tell us where the water is and what is affected. We agree the price first.
- 2
We isolate
Wet circuits are isolated so the rest of the property can stay powered safely.
- 3
We test
Circuits are insulation tested once dry, and damaged fittings or cable replaced.
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We certify
Circuits are reconnected only when safe, with paperwork for insurers or landlords.
Water in your lights or sockets?
Keep clear and call a Cardiff electrician now.
Why Cardiff Emergency Electricians
Professional standards, local service.
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.
Certified & experiencedPart P registered electricians who work to BS 7671 on every job.
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Homes & businessesSolutions tailored to houses, flats, HMOs, shops and offices.
Safety firstTested, certified work you can show your insurer or letting agent.
Efficient & reliableOn time, tidy, and the fault fixed properly the first time.
Other emergency call-outs
More emergency electrical services
Whatever the problem, one call gets a qualified Cardiff electrician on the way, day or night.
Tripping fuse box & RCD faults
Trip switch keeps flicking off or will not reset? We find the faulty circuit or appliance and get your power back on safely.
Find out morePower cuts & no power
Whole house or a few circuits gone dead? We find out whether it is your installation or the network and get you back on.
Find out moreBurning smells & scorch marks
A hot, fishy or burning smell, or scorched fittings, can mean something is overheating. We trace it and make it safe.
Find out moreSparking sockets & switches
Sparks, crackling or a socket that is hot to touch? We replace damaged fittings and check the circuit behind them.
Find out moreFlickering or failed lighting
Lights flickering, buzzing or a whole circuit out? We find loose connections and failed fittings before they become something worse.
Find out moreElectric shocks & exposed wiring
A shock from a fitting or appliance, or bare wires after DIY or damage, needs urgent attention. We make it safe and fix it properly.
Find out moreBusiness power loss
Shops, offices, restaurants and landlords: we restore power, emergency lighting and critical circuits fast to keep you trading.
Find out moreNot sure what the problem is?
Call and describe what is happening. We will tell you what to do right now and get an electrician on the way.
029 2209 0164Areas we cover
Water damage call-outs across Cardiff, Penarth & the Vale
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 area- Adamsdown CF24
- Birchgrove CF14
- Caerau CF5
- Canton CF11
- Cardiff Bay CF10
- Cardiff City Centre CF10
- Cathays CF24
- Creigiau CF15
- Cyncoed CF23
- Danescourt CF5
- Ely CF5
- Fairwater CF5
- Gabalfa CF14
- Grangetown CF11
- Heath CF14
- Lisvane CF14
- Llandaff CF5
- Llandaff North CF14
- Llanedeyrn CF23
- Llanishen CF14
- Llanrumney CF3
- Pentwyn CF23
- Pentyrch CF15
- Penylan CF23
- Pontcanna CF11
- Pontprennau CF23
- Radyr & Morganstown CF15
- Rhiwbina CF14
- Riverside CF11
- Roath CF24
- Rumney CF3
- Splott CF24
- St Fagans CF5
- St Mellons CF3
- Thornhill CF14
- Tongwynlais CF15
- Tremorfa CF24
- Trowbridge CF3
- Whitchurch CF14
FAQ
Your questions, answered
Common questions about water getting into electrics. Still unsure? Call us and a qualified electrician will talk it through.
What should I do if water is coming through a light fitting?
Do not touch the light switch. If you can safely reach the consumer unit with dry hands while standing somewhere dry, switch off the main switch. Stop the water if it is safe to, and call an emergency electrician.
Can I turn the electrics back on once it has dried?
Not until they have been tested. Water can damage fittings and cable insulation and leave residue that causes faults later. An electrician should test before anything is reconnected.
Will I lose power to the whole house?
Usually not. We isolate the affected circuits and get everything else back on, so you can use the rest of your home safely.
Do you provide reports for insurance?
Yes. We can provide details of what we found, what we did and the test results, to support an insurance claim or for your landlord.
I feel a tingle from a tap or radiator. Is that serious?
Yes. It can mean metalwork has become live, often because of a fault combined with poor earthing. Stop touching it, switch off if it is safe and call us urgently.
Get in touch
Need an electrician in Cardiff?
For emergencies, always call. For quotes and planned work, send us a message and we will ring you back.
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