Emergency electrician in Lynton & Lynmouth
Prices Illustrative
Range £100–£200 · Devon avg £120
Emergency electrician in Lynton & Lynmouth typically costs £135, with most jobs between £100 and £200, 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 Lynton & Lynmouth and EX35. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent emergency electrician jobs near Lynton & Lynmouth
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Emergency electrician in Lynton & Lynmouth: key facts
- Typical price £135
- Range £100–£200
- 1–2 hrs on site
- Next slot: same day
- 3 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Lynton & Lynmouth
Prices Illustrative- Emergency electrician
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barbrook | EX35 4 | 1.2 mi |
| Countisbury | EX35 7 | 1.6 mi |
| Parracombe | EX31 4 | 4.2 mi |
| Brendon | EX35 1 | 3.1 mi |
What Lynton & Lynmouth customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for emergency electrician within 10 miles of Lynton & Lynmouth, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Lynton & Lynmouth compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynton & Lynmouth | £135 | £100–£200 | Same day |
| Combe Martin | £125 | £95–£190 | Same day |
| Ilfracombe | £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.
Lynton & Lynmouth local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | North Devon Council handles building control for Lynton & Lynmouth. | 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 Lynton & Lynmouth customers say
46 reviews“Turned up when they said, emergency electrician done and tested in 1–2 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Chapel Street, Lynton & Lynmouth · Sep 2026
How much does emergency electrician cost in Lynton & Lynmouth?
Emergency electrician in Lynton & Lynmouth typically costs £135, with most jobs between £100 and £200, 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 Lynton & Lynmouth?
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 Lynton & Lynmouth?
The next available slot near EX35 is today. 3 electricians cover Lynton & Lynmouth.
Is there a 24 hour electrician in Lynton & Lynmouth?
Yes. Several firms covering EX35 take calls out of hours. A typical emergency call-out in Lynton & Lynmouth is £135, which normally covers the first hour and getting you safe. Evenings, weekends and bank holidays sit at the top of the £100–£200 range.
Does sea air in Lynton & Lynmouth damage meter boxes and outside kit?
It does, faster than inland. In Lynton & Lynmouth 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 £135 typical price.
What sort of homes do electricians work on in Lynton & Lynmouth?
Around Lynton & Lynmouth it's mostly Victorian stone villas, hotels and holiday cottages on steep sites. That affects emergency electrician prices: newer homes sit near £100, older or awkward ones nearer £200. The typical job here is £135 on our illustrative local prices.
Is parking a problem for electricians in Lynton & Lynmouth?
It can be. Steep, narrow streets in Lynton & Lynmouth mean vans often park a walk away, and big jobs need kit carried up. Tell the electrician about steps and parking when you book. It rarely changes the £135 price, but it helps them plan the day.
Can someone fix a fault between guests at my Lynton & Lynmouth let?
Usually, if you ring early. Changeover days are busy in Lynton & Lynmouth, so give the electrician a key-safe code and a list of what's wrong. Expect around £135 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.
Will an electrician come out to Barbrook and Countisbury from Lynton & Lynmouth?
Yes. Barbrook, Countisbury, Parracombe, Brendon all sit inside the usual Lynton & Lynmouth patch, so most firms quote the same £135 typical price with no extra travel. Right out on the edges, a few add £20 to £30, so ask when you book.
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 Lynton & Lynmouth home is in a flood area. Should the wiring be different?
It's worth it. In places like Lynmouth by the East and West Lyn rivers, electricians raise the fuse box and sockets above likely flood height and run circuits down from the ceiling. It adds a little to the £135 typical cost, but after a flood you can switch back on far sooner.
Is emergency electrician cheaper in Lynton & Lynmouth or Combe Martin?
Right now Lynton & Lynmouth's typical price is £135, against £125 in Combe Martin 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.
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.
- Combe Martin8.6 mi · £125
- Ilfracombe12.6 mi · £125
- Barnstaple14.2 mi · £125
- South Molton14.7 mi · £120
- Braunton16.5 mi · £125
- Fault findingfrom £90
- Fuse box replacementfrom £500
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £165
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.