Emergency electrician in Brixham
Prices Illustrative
Range £90–£175 · Devon avg £120
Emergency electrician in Brixham typically costs £115, 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 Brixham and TQ5. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent emergency electrician jobs near Brixham
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 Brixham: key facts
- Typical price £115
- Range £90–£175
- 1–2 hrs on site
- Next slot: same day
- 7 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Brixham
Prices Illustrative- Emergency electrician
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Churston Ferrers | TQ5 9 | 1.4 mi |
| Galmpton | TQ5 6 | 2.2 mi |
| Broadsands | TQ4 8 | 1.9 mi |
| Furzeham | TQ5 1 | 0.5 mi |
What Brixham customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for emergency electrician within 10 miles of Brixham, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Brixham compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham | £115 | £90–£175 | Same day |
| Paignton | £125 | £90–£185 | Same day |
| Dartmouth | £115 | £85–£175 | 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.
Brixham local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | Torbay Council handles building control for Brixham. | GOV.UK |
|---|---|---|
| Network operator | National Grid (South West) runs the local network. Power cuts: call 105. | National Grid |
| Housing | Older stone and render, many holiday lets. | ONS Census 2021 |
| Coastal | Coastal: salt air shortens the life of outdoor fittings, so IP65+ is advised. | 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 Brixham customers say
27 reviews“Turned up when they said, emergency electrician done and tested in 1–2 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Mill Lane, Brixham · Sep 2026
How much does emergency electrician cost in Brixham?
Emergency electrician in Brixham typically costs £115, 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 Brixham?
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 Brixham?
The next available slot near TQ5 is today. 7 electricians cover Brixham.
Is there a 24 hour electrician in Brixham?
Yes. Several firms covering TQ5 take calls out of hours. A typical emergency call-out in Brixham is £115, which normally covers the first hour and getting you safe. Evenings, weekends and bank holidays sit at the top of the £90–£175 range.
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.
Is emergency electrician cheaper in Brixham or Paignton?
Right now Brixham's typical price is £115, against £125 in Paignton and a Devon average of £120. Most firms cover both, so get quotes from either side. Travel adds a little for outlying villages, but rarely more than £20 to £30.
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.
The whole street's lost power in Brixham. Who do I ring?
Call 105, free from any phone. That goes to National Grid (South West), who look after the lines in TQ5. 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.
Does sea air in Brixham damage meter boxes and outside kit?
It does, faster than inland. In Brixham we see rusted meter-box hinges, green terminals and outdoor sockets that trip the RCD after storms. For anything fitted outside, ask for IP65 or better and stainless or plastic fixings. It adds little to the £115 typical price.
Will an electrician come out to Churston Ferrers and Galmpton from Brixham?
Yes. Churston Ferrers, Galmpton, Broadsands, Furzeham all sit inside the usual Brixham patch, so most firms quote the same £115 typical price with no extra travel. Right out on the edges, a few add £20 to £30, so ask when you book.
What sort of homes do electricians work on in Brixham?
Around Brixham it's mostly fishermen's cottages on steep streets and newer estates. That affects emergency electrician prices: newer homes sit near £90, older or awkward ones nearer £175. The typical job here is £115 on our illustrative local prices.
Can someone fix a fault between guests at my Brixham let?
Usually, if you ring early. Changeover days are busy in Brixham, so give the electrician a key-safe code and a list of what's wrong. Expect around £115 for a typical visit. Photos of the fuse box sent ahead save time.
Does National Grid (South West) need to be involved in Brixham?
Sometimes. Larger loads like chargers, batteries and solar have to be notified, and if the supply's too small they book National Grid (South West) for Brixham. Allow a few weeks if an upgrade is needed.
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 Torbay Council.
- Paignton3.6 mi · £125
- Dartmouth4.1 mi · £115
- Torquay4.7 mi · £125
- Totnes7.9 mi · £130
- Newton Abbot10.2 mi · £115
- Fault findingfrom £80
- Fuse box replacementfrom £440
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £145
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.