Emergency electrician in Totnes
Prices Illustrative
Range £95–£195 · Devon avg £120
Emergency electrician in Totnes typically costs £130, with most jobs between £95 and £195, 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 Totnes and TQ9. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent emergency electrician jobs near Totnes
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 Totnes: key facts
- Typical price £130
- Range £95–£195
- 1–2 hrs on site
- Next slot: same day
- 9 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Totnes
Prices Illustrative- Emergency electrician
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dartington | TQ9 4 | 1.3 mi |
| Harberton | TQ9 3 | 2.2 mi |
| Ashprington | TQ9 5 | 2.3 mi |
| Staverton | TQ9 1 | 2.4 mi |
| Stoke Gabriel | TQ9 3 | 3.4 mi |
What Totnes customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for emergency electrician within 10 miles of Totnes, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Totnes compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totnes | £130 | £95–£195 | Same day |
| Paignton | £125 | £90–£185 | Same day |
| Buckfastleigh | £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.
Totnes local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | South Hams District Council handles building control for Totnes. | GOV.UK |
|---|---|---|
| Network operator | National Grid (South West) runs the local network. Power cuts: call 105. | National Grid |
| Housing | Market-town terraces and 1960s–90s estates. | 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 Totnes customers say
47 reviews“Turned up when they said, emergency electrician done and tested in 1–2 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Mill Lane, Totnes · Sep 2026
How much does emergency electrician cost in Totnes?
Emergency electrician in Totnes typically costs £130, with most jobs between £95 and £195, 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 Totnes?
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 Totnes?
The next available slot near TQ9 is today. 9 electricians cover Totnes.
Is there a 24 hour electrician in Totnes?
Yes. Several firms covering TQ9 take calls out of hours. A typical emergency call-out in Totnes is £130, which normally covers the first hour and getting you safe. Evenings, weekends and bank holidays sit at the top of the £95–£195 range.
Will an electrician come out to Dartington and Harberton from Totnes?
Yes. Dartington, Harberton, Ashprington, Staverton, Stoke Gabriel all sit inside the usual Totnes patch, so most firms quote the same £130 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.
Does National Grid (South West) need to be involved in Totnes?
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 Totnes. Allow a few weeks if an upgrade is needed.
The whole street's lost power in Totnes. Who do I ring?
Call 105, free from any phone. That goes to National Grid (South West), who look after the lines in TQ9. 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.
What sort of homes do electricians work on in Totnes?
Around Totnes it's mostly listed Tudor and Georgian buildings up the high street and 20th-century homes. That affects emergency electrician prices: newer homes sit near £95, older or awkward ones nearer £195. The typical job here is £130 on our illustrative local prices.
Is emergency electrician cheaper in Totnes or Paignton?
Right now Totnes's typical price is £130, against £125 in Paignton 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.
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.
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.
My Totnes home is in a flood area. Should the wiring be different?
It's worth it. In places like the Plains and riverside by the Dart, electricians raise the fuse box and sockets above likely flood height and run circuits down from the ceiling. It adds a little to the £130 typical cost, but after a flood you can switch back on far sooner.
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 South Hams District Council.
- Paignton5.3 mi · £125
- Buckfastleigh5.4 mi · £125
- Ashburton6.6 mi · £120
- Dartmouth7.3 mi · £115
- Torquay7.3 mi · £125
- Fault findingfrom £85
- Fuse box replacementfrom £485
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £160
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.