Emergency electrician in Plymouth
Prices Illustrative
Range £85–£170 · Devon avg £120
Emergency electrician in Plymouth 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 Plymouth and PL1, PL2, PL3, PL4, PL5, PL6, PL7, PL8, PL9. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent emergency electrician jobs near Plymouth
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Emergency electrician in Plymouth: key facts
- Typical price £115
- Range £85–£170
- 1–2 hrs on site
- Next slot: same day
- 62 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Plymouth
Prices IllustrativeWhat Plymouth customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for emergency electrician within 10 miles of Plymouth, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Plymouth compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | £115 | £85–£170 | Same day |
| Ivybridge | £125 | £95–£190 | Same day |
| Tavistock | £120 | £90–£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.
Plymouth local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | Plymouth City Council handles building control for Plymouth. | 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 | 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 Plymouth customers say
39 reviews“Turned up when they said, emergency electrician done and tested in 1–2 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Mill Lane, Plymouth · Sep 2026
How much does emergency electrician cost in Plymouth?
Emergency electrician in Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
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 Plymouth?
The next available slot near PL1, PL2, PL3, PL4, PL5, PL6, PL7, PL8, PL9 is today. 62 electricians cover Plymouth.
Is there a 24 hour electrician in Plymouth?
Yes. Several firms covering PL1, PL2, PL3, PL4, PL5, PL6, PL7, PL8, PL9 take calls out of hours. A typical emergency call-out in Plymouth 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.
Which areas near Plymouth do you cover for emergency electrician?
We list electricians working across Plymouth and nearby spots like Plympton and Plymstock, covering PL1, PL2, PL3, PL4, PL5, PL6, PL7, PL8, PL9. Homes here are mostly Victorian terraces, post-war rebuilt centre and new estates such as Sherford. A typical job costs £115 on our illustrative local prices.
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 you cover the villages round Plymouth, like Plympton and Plymstock?
We do. The emergency electrician prices on this page already include jobs in Plympton, Plymstock, Mutley, Stoke, Devonport, Crownhill. Village visits are usually booked on the same days as Plymouth work, so the next slot (today) normally applies to you too.
How do Plymouth prices for emergency electrician compare with Ivybridge?
Plymouth typically comes in at £115 and Ivybridge 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.
The whole street's lost power in Plymouth. Who do I ring?
Call 105, free from any phone. That goes to National Grid (South West), who look after the lines in PL1, PL2, PL3, PL4, PL5, PL6, PL7, PL8, PL9. 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 Plymouth?
National Grid (South West) owns the supply cable, the main fuse and the cutout in PL1, PL2, PL3, PL4, PL5, PL6, PL7, PL8, PL9. 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 Plymouth damage meter boxes and outside kit?
It does, faster than inland. In Plymouth 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.
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.
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 Plymouth City Council.
- Ivybridge9.8 mi · £125
- Tavistock12.0 mi · £120
- Kingsbridge17.4 mi · £130
- Buckfastleigh17.6 mi · £125
- Salcombe19.0 mi · £115
- Fault findingfrom £75
- Fuse box replacementfrom £430
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £145
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.