Emergency electrician in Exmouth
Prices Illustrative
Range £85–£170 · Devon avg £120
Emergency electrician in Exmouth typically costs £110, 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 Exmouth and EX8. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent emergency electrician jobs near Exmouth
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 Exmouth: key facts
- Typical price £110
- Range £85–£170
- 1–2 hrs on site
- Next slot: same day
- 17 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Exmouth
Prices Illustrative- Emergency electrician
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lympstone | EX8 3 | 2.1 mi |
| Withycombe Raleigh | EX8 4 | 1.2 mi |
| Littleham | EX8 5 | 1.7 mi |
What Exmouth customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for emergency electrician within 10 miles of Exmouth, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Exmouth compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth | £110 | £85–£170 | Same day |
| Dawlish | £115 | £85–£175 | Same day |
| Budleigh Salterton | £130 | £95–£195 | 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.
Exmouth local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | East Devon District Council handles building control for Exmouth. | 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 Exmouth customers say
21 reviews“Turned up when they said, emergency electrician done and tested in 1–2 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Victoria Road, Exmouth · Sep 2026
How much does emergency electrician cost in Exmouth?
Emergency electrician in Exmouth typically costs £110, 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 Exmouth?
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 Exmouth?
The next available slot near EX8 is today. 17 electricians cover Exmouth.
Is there a 24 hour electrician in Exmouth?
Yes. Several firms covering EX8 take calls out of hours. A typical emergency call-out in Exmouth is £110, which normally covers the first hour and getting you safe. Evenings, weekends and bank holidays sit at the top of the £85–£170 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.
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.
Do you cover the villages round Exmouth, like Lympstone and Withycombe Raleigh?
We do. The emergency electrician prices on this page already include jobs in Lympstone, Withycombe Raleigh, Littleham. Village visits are usually booked on the same days as Exmouth work, so the next slot (today) normally applies to you too.
Which areas near Exmouth do you cover for emergency electrician?
We list electricians working across Exmouth and nearby spots like Lympstone and Withycombe Raleigh, covering EX8. Homes here are mostly Victorian villas, seafront flats and large 1960s–90s estates. A typical job costs £110 on our illustrative local prices.
How do Exmouth prices for emergency electrician compare with Dawlish?
Exmouth typically comes in at £110 and Dawlish at £115, 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.
The whole street's lost power in Exmouth. Who do I ring?
Call 105, free from any phone. That goes to National Grid (South West), who look after the lines in EX8. 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.
Who looks after the cable into my house in Exmouth?
National Grid (South West) owns the supply cable, the main fuse and the cutout in EX8. 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.
Does sea air in Exmouth damage meter boxes and outside kit?
It does, faster than inland. In Exmouth 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 £110 typical price.
Can someone fix a fault between guests at my Exmouth let?
Usually, if you ring early. Changeover days are busy in Exmouth, so give the electrician a key-safe code and a list of what's wrong. Expect around £110 for a typical visit. Photos of the fuse box sent ahead save time.
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 East Devon District Council.
- Dawlish3.5 mi · £115
- Budleigh Salterton4.1 mi · £130
- Topsham4.9 mi · £120
- Teignmouth6.2 mi · £125
- Chudleigh8.3 mi · £115
- Fault findingfrom £75
- Fuse box replacementfrom £420
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £140
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.