Emergency electrician in Ashburton
Prices Illustrative
Range £90–£175 · Devon avg £120
Emergency electrician in Ashburton typically costs £120, with most jobs between £90 and £175, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 1–2 hrs on site; the next local slot is today. Prices include testing and certificate.
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Emergency electrician across Ashburton and TQ13. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent emergency electrician jobs near Ashburton
Emergency electrician for a terraced house, tested and certified same visit.
Oct 2026
Emergency electrician in a 1970s bungalow, including minor remedial work.
Aug 2026
Emergency electrician for a rented flat, landlord met on site.
Jun 2026
Emergency electrician in Ashburton: key facts
- Typical price £120
- Range £90–£175
- 1–2 hrs on site
- Next slot: same day
- 3 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Ashburton
Prices Illustrative- Emergency electrician
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Widecombe-in-the-Moor | TQ13 4 | 4.9 mi |
| Poundsgate | TQ13 9 | 3.4 mi |
| Bickington | TQ12 4 | 2.9 mi |
| Holne | TQ13 9 | 3.2 mi |
What Ashburton customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for emergency electrician within 10 miles of Ashburton, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Ashburton compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | £120 | £90–£175 | Same day |
| Buckfastleigh | £125 | £95–£190 | Same day |
| Bovey Tracey | £135 | £100–£200 | Same day |
| Devon average | £120 | £90–£180 | 4 days |
| UK average | £135 | £100–£215 | 6 days |
What happens on the day
- 08:00Arrive
Quick survey and confirm the fixed price.
- 08:15Isolate
Power off at the main switch; fridge and alarms noted.
- 08:30Work
Emergency electrician carried out.
- 10:00Test
Insulation, earth and RCD tests to BS 7671.
- 10:30Power on
Circuits re-energised and labelled.
- 10:45Paperwork
Certificate emailed the same day.
Ashburton local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | Teignbridge District Council handles building control for Ashburton. | GOV.UK |
|---|---|---|
| Network operator | National Grid (South West) runs the local network. Power cuts: call 105. | National Grid |
| Housing | Market-town terraces and 1960s–90s estates. | ONS Census 2021 |
| Coastal | Inland: standard outdoor fittings are usually fine. | Met Office |
| Regulations | Fuse box, rewire and new circuits are notifiable under Part P. | GOV.UK |
Power cut or fuse box?
- Check if neighbours or street lights are off too.
- Look at your fuse box: is a switch or RCD down?
- Unplug everything, then try resetting the switch once.
- If it trips again or the street is dark, don't keep resetting.
What Ashburton customers say
39 reviews“Turned up when they said, emergency electrician done and tested in 1–2 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Church Lane, Ashburton · Sep 2026
How much does emergency electrician cost in Ashburton?
Emergency electrician in Ashburton typically costs £120, with most jobs between £90 and £175, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 1–2 hrs on site; the next local slot is today. Prices include testing and certificate.
How long does emergency electrician take in Ashburton?
Usually 1–2 hrs on site. Your power is off for most of that time, so plan around fridges and alarms.
How soon can an electrician come out in Ashburton?
The next available slot near TQ13 is today. 3 electricians cover Ashburton.
Is there a 24 hour electrician in Ashburton?
Yes. Several firms covering TQ13 take calls out of hours. A typical emergency call-out in Ashburton is £120, which normally covers the first hour and getting you safe. Evenings, weekends and bank holidays sit at the top of the £90–£175 range.
How do Ashburton prices for emergency electrician compare with Buckfastleigh?
Ashburton typically comes in at £120 and Buckfastleigh at £125, with Devon as a whole around £120. The gap is mostly down to property type and travel, so a quote from a firm in either town is worth having.
My trip switch keeps going off and won't reset. What should I do?
Turn every circuit breaker off, then reset the main RCD. Flick the breakers back on one at a time. The one that trips it is your problem circuit. Unplug everything on it and try again. If it still trips with nothing plugged in, it's a wiring fault and you need an electrician.
What counts as an electrical emergency?
Burning smells, scorch marks on a socket, sparking, a buzzing fuse box, water getting into lights or sockets, or no power when the neighbours have it. If it's just one circuit tripping and the rest of the house is fine, it can usually wait for a normal-hours visit, which is cheaper.
How do I check an electrician is properly registered?
Look them up on the NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA register using their name or postcode, not just the logo on a van. Ask for their registration number and a copy of their insurance. A good electrician will happily send both before you book.
Which areas near Ashburton do you cover for emergency electrician?
We list electricians working across Ashburton and nearby spots like Widecombe-in-the-Moor and Poundsgate, covering TQ13. Homes here are mostly slate-hung listed houses and stone cottages. A typical job costs £120 on our illustrative local prices.
The whole street's lost power in Ashburton. Who do I ring?
Call 105, free from any phone. That goes to National Grid (South West), who look after the lines in TQ13. It isn't an electrician's job if the neighbours are off too. If only your house is off, check the fuse box first, then call an electrician.
Do you cover the villages round Ashburton, like Widecombe-in-the-Moor and Poundsgate?
We do. The emergency electrician prices on this page already include jobs in Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Poundsgate, Bickington, Holne. Village visits are usually booked on the same days as Ashburton work, so the next slot (today) normally applies to you too.
Who looks after the cable into my house in Ashburton?
National Grid (South West) owns the supply cable, the main fuse and the cutout in TQ13. Your electrician can't touch those. If the cutout is cracked, scorched or old, they'll report it, and National Grid (South West) usually replaces it free.
Do electricians charge more to come out on the moor near Ashburton?
A little, sometimes. Ashburton is inside Dartmoor National Park, and homes up on the moor can be a long drive with poor phone signal. Most firms add £20 to £40 for remote spots. In town, the £120 typical price stands.
Do I need a certificate for emergency electrician?
Yes. Most of this work is notifiable under Part P, so you should get a certificate and building-control notice for Teignbridge District Council.
- Buckfastleigh2.6 mi · £125
- Bovey Tracey6.3 mi · £135
- Newton Abbot6.5 mi · £115
- Totnes6.6 mi · £130
- Kingsteignton7.3 mi · £125
- Fault findingfrom £80
- Fuse box replacementfrom £445
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £150
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.