Emergency electrician in Ilfracombe
Prices Illustrative
Range £95–£190 · Devon avg £120
Emergency electrician in Ilfracombe typically costs £125, with most jobs between £95 and £190, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 1–2 hrs on site; the next local slot is today. Prices include testing and certificate.
PD Electrical
Emergency electrician across Ilfracombe and EX34. Fixed price after a free survey.
Other Ilfracombe electricians
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Emergency electrician in Ilfracombe: key facts
- Typical price £125
- Range £95–£190
- 1–2 hrs on site
- Next slot: same day
- 9 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Ilfracombe
Prices Illustrative- Emergency electrician
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee | EX34 2 | 2.3 mi |
| Hele | EX34 9 | 1.0 mi |
| West Down | EX34 3 | 3.5 mi |
| Mullacott Cross | EX34 3 | 2.1 mi |
What Ilfracombe customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for emergency electrician within 10 miles of Ilfracombe, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Ilfracombe compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe | £125 | £95–£190 | Same day |
| Combe Martin | £125 | £95–£190 | Same day |
| Woolacombe | £125 | £95–£190 | 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.
Ilfracombe local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | North Devon Council handles building control for Ilfracombe. | 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 Ilfracombe customers say
36 reviews“Turned up when they said, emergency electrician done and tested in 1–2 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Chapel Street, Ilfracombe · Sep 2026
How much does emergency electrician cost in Ilfracombe?
Emergency electrician in Ilfracombe typically costs £125, with most jobs between £95 and £190, 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 Ilfracombe?
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 Ilfracombe?
The next available slot near EX34 is today. 9 electricians cover Ilfracombe.
Is there a 24 hour electrician in Ilfracombe?
Yes. Several firms covering EX34 take calls out of hours. A typical emergency call-out in Ilfracombe is £125, which normally covers the first hour and getting you safe. Evenings, weekends and bank holidays sit at the top of the £95–£190 range.
How do Ilfracombe prices for emergency electrician compare with Combe Martin?
Ilfracombe typically comes in at £125 and Combe Martin 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.
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.
Which areas near Ilfracombe do you cover for emergency electrician?
We list electricians working across Ilfracombe and nearby spots like Lee and Hele, covering EX34. Homes here are mostly tall Victorian terraces, guest houses converted to flats and holiday lets. A typical job costs £125 on our illustrative local prices.
Can someone fix a fault between guests at my Ilfracombe let?
Usually, if you ring early. Changeover days are busy in Ilfracombe, so give the electrician a key-safe code and a list of what's wrong. Expect around £125 for a typical visit. Photos of the fuse box sent ahead save time.
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.
The whole street's lost power in Ilfracombe. Who do I ring?
Call 105, free from any phone. That goes to National Grid (South West), who look after the lines in EX34. 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 Ilfracombe damage meter boxes and outside kit?
It does, faster than inland. In Ilfracombe 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 £125 typical price.
Who looks after the cable into my house in Ilfracombe?
National Grid (South West) owns the supply cable, the main fuse and the cutout in EX34. 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 you cover the villages round Ilfracombe, like Lee and Hele?
We do. The emergency electrician prices on this page already include jobs in Lee, Hele, West Down, Mullacott Cross. Village visits are usually booked on the same days as Ilfracombe work, so the next slot (today) normally applies to you too.
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 North Devon Council.
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- Fault findingfrom £85
- Fuse box replacementfrom £475
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £160
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.