Emergency electrician in Exeter
Prices Illustrative
Range £85–£170 · Devon avg £120
Emergency electrician in Exeter typically costs £115, with most jobs between £85 and £170, 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 Exeter and EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent emergency electrician jobs near Exeter
Emergency electrician for a terraced house, tested and certified same visit.
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Jun 2026
Emergency electrician in Exeter: key facts
- Typical price £115
- Range £85–£170
- 1–2 hrs on site
- Next slot: same day
- 48 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Exeter
Prices Illustrative- Emergency electrician
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heavitree | EX1 8 | 1.7 mi |
| St Thomas | EX4 4 | 0.5 mi |
| Pinhoe | EX4 8 | 2.9 mi |
| Alphington | EX2 9 | 1.3 mi |
| Pennsylvania | EX4 2 | 1.4 mi |
| Whipton | EX4 4 | 2.2 mi |
What Exeter customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for emergency electrician within 10 miles of Exeter, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Exeter compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter | £115 | £85–£170 | Same day |
| Topsham | £120 | £90–£185 | Same day |
| Cranbrook | £120 | £90–£180 | 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.
Exeter local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | Exeter City Council handles building control for Exeter. | GOV.UK |
|---|---|---|
| Network operator | National Grid (South West) runs the local network. Power cuts: call 105. | National Grid |
| Housing | Mixed: Victorian terraces, post-war estates, new builds. | 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 Exeter customers say
31 reviews“Turned up when they said, emergency electrician done and tested in 1–2 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, High Street, Exeter · Sep 2026
How much does emergency electrician cost in Exeter?
Emergency electrician in Exeter typically costs £115, with most jobs between £85 and £170, 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 Exeter?
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 Exeter?
The next available slot near EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4 is today. 48 electricians cover Exeter.
Is there a 24 hour electrician in Exeter?
Yes. Several firms covering EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4 take calls out of hours. A typical emergency call-out in Exeter is £115, which normally covers the first hour and getting you safe. Evenings, weekends and bank holidays sit at the top of the £85–£170 range.
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.
My Exeter home is in a flood area. Should the wiring be different?
It's worth it. In places like low-lying streets by the Exe and the quay, electricians raise the fuse box and sockets above likely flood height and run circuits down from the ceiling. It adds a little to the £115 typical cost, but after a flood you can switch back on far sooner.
Does National Grid (South West) need to be involved in Exeter?
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 Exeter. Allow a few weeks if an upgrade is needed.
The whole street's lost power in Exeter. Who do I ring?
Call 105, free from any phone. That goes to National Grid (South West), who look after the lines in EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4. 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.
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.
Will an electrician come out to Heavitree and St Thomas from Exeter?
Yes. Heavitree, St Thomas, Pinhoe, Alphington, Pennsylvania, Whipton all sit inside the usual Exeter 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 Exeter?
Around Exeter it's mostly Victorian and Edwardian terraces, post-war estates and student lets. That affects emergency electrician prices: newer homes sit near £85, older or awkward ones nearer £170. The typical job here is £115 on our illustrative local prices.
Is emergency electrician cheaper in Exeter or Topsham?
Right now Exeter's typical price is £115, against £120 in Topsham 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.
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.
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 Exeter City Council.
- Fault findingfrom £75
- Fuse box replacementfrom £425
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £140
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.