24/7 emergency line — open now
Emergency electrician in Manchester
Burning smell, sparking socket, or the power’s gone off and won’t come back on? Call our emergency line — every call is answered by an electrician, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
- Answered 24/7, all year
- NICEIC Approved Contractor
- Price agreed before work starts
What we deal with
Every kind of electrical emergency
From a burning smell at 3am to a shop with no power — if it’s on this board, call us, day or night.
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Danger — call now
Burning smell or scorch marks
A fishy or burning-plastic smell, or brown marks on a socket, switch or the fuse box. Switch off at the main switch if it’s safe to reach, then call us straight away.
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Sparking or smoking sockets
Sparks, crackling or smoke from a socket, switch or plug.
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Danger — call now
Water in the electrics
A leak through a light fitting, wet sockets or water near the fuse box.
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Danger — call now
Exposed or damaged wiring
Bare wires, a cable drilled through, or wiring damaged by a leak or an accident.
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Danger — call now
Electric shocks
A tingle or a shock from a switch, socket, appliance or metal pipe.
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Hot or buzzing fuse box
A consumer unit that feels hot, buzzes, crackles or smells.
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No power at all
Everything’s off, and your neighbours still have their power.
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Trip switch keeps tripping
An RCD or breaker that trips again as soon as you reset it.
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Dead sockets, cooker or shower
One room, the kitchen, the cooker or the electric shower has stopped working.
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Flickering or failed lights
Lights that flicker, buzz or won’t come on — and it isn’t just the bulb.
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Outdoor electrics
Garden sockets, outside lights or cables damaged by the weather or an accident.
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Shops, offices and rentals
A power loss that stops a business trading or leaves tenants without electricity.
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Not on the list? If something about your electrics doesn’t feel right, call 07999 553 838 and ask.
Danger — call now Switch off at the main switch if it’s safe, then call. Urgent Call us and we’ll tell you the next step.
Stay safe
What to do right now
Four simple steps keep you, your family or your staff safe while you get help. Never take chances with electricity.
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Step 1
Keep away from it
Don’t touch a sparking socket, a scorched fitting or bare wires, and keep children and pets well back.
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Step 2
Switch off at the fuse box, if it’s safe
Turn off the main switch on your consumer unit (fuse box) — but only if it’s dry and you can reach it without going near the problem.
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Step 3
Keep clear of water near electrics
If water is coming through a light or into sockets, stay out of the wet area. Only use the main switch if you can reach it from somewhere dry.
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Step 4
Call us and talk it through
Ring 07999 553 838. We’ll ask a few quick questions about safety, your location and what has happened, then tell you the next step.
How it works
What happens when you call
A straight conversation with an electrician, from the first call to the finished repair.
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You call us
Ring 07999 553 838 at any hour. Every call is answered by an electrician.
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We talk it through
We ask a few quick questions about safety, your location and what has happened, then tell you the next step.
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We make it safe
If something is dangerous, we tell you plainly and make it safe before we leave.
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Price first, then the fix
We find the cause, then explain the fix and the price — nothing starts until you’ve agreed it.
On the tools
Recent work from our electricians
Short clips and photos from jobs around Manchester — consumer units, fault finding, testing and outdoor electrics. Tap a photo to see it full size.
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Testing on siteChecking the installation with a tester
What our customers say
Straight from our Google Business Profile, in customers’ own words.
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Mo was excellent: capable, helpful and friendly. His thorough approach helped to reassure us and his work was first class.
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Had an electrical certificate done. Quick action, prompt response. Reliable electrician to use.
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Excellent in every respect. Great service, sound and professional. Turned up on time, worked hard and tidied the area as well. We’re very pleased and completely satisfied with the job.
Good to know
Emergency electrician questions
Straight answers to what people ask us most — before, during and after a call-out.
Something happening right now? Don’t scroll — call.
24/7 emergency line07999 553 838Do you really answer the phone at night?
Yes. Our emergency line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Call 07999 553 838.
How much does an emergency call-out cost?
It depends on the fault and the time of day, so ask when you call and we’ll tell you. Once we’re with you, we find the cause first, then explain the fix and the price before we go ahead — nothing starts until you’ve agreed it.
What counts as an electrical emergency?
A burning smell or scorch marks around sockets, switches or the fuse box; sparking; damaged or exposed live cables; water getting into electrics; or losing power to all or part of the property when you can’t reset it. If in doubt, call and ask.
Is it a power cut or a fault in my home?
Look outside. If the street lights and your neighbours’ homes are dark too, it’s probably a power cut — call 105 to report it. If only your property is off, check your consumer unit for a switch in the off position. If it won’t reset, or keeps tripping, call us on 07999 553 838.
Why does my electricity keep tripping?
A trip switch (an RCD or a circuit breaker) is doing its job: it cuts the power when it detects a fault or an overload. A faulty appliance is a common cause, so unplug everything on that circuit and try resetting it. If it trips again or won’t reset, leave it off and call us to trace the fault.
Should I switch off the electricity at the fuse box?
If you can see sparks or smoke, smell burning, or water is getting into the electrics, turn off the main switch — but only if the consumer unit is dry and you can reach it safely. Not sure? Call us first and we’ll talk you through it.
What happens if it can’t be fixed straight away?
If something is dangerous, we tell you plainly and make it safe before we leave. If more work is needed, we explain your options and the price first, so you can decide.
Can you repair faulty sockets, switches and lights?
Yes — fault finding and repairs are one of our core services, from a dead socket or flickering lights to a circuit that keeps failing. We find the cause first, then explain the fix and the price before we go ahead.
Are you qualified?
Yes. Local Electrician 24-7 is an NICEIC Approved Contractor. Where the work needs it, you get the right certificate, and notifiable work is registered with building control.
Which areas do you cover?
We’re based on Seymour Grove in Old Trafford and cover Manchester and the surrounding areas, including Salford, Trafford, Chorlton, Didsbury, Wythenshawe and Stockport. Not sure? Call and ask, or send your postcode with the form at the top of this page.
Do you help landlords and businesses too?
Yes. We work in homes, rented properties, shops, offices and industrial units. If you’re a landlord or letting agent, we can arrange access with your tenant directly.
Can I send a message instead of calling?
Yes — use the call-back form at the top of this page or message us on WhatsApp. Forms and messages are picked up during office hours, so if it’s urgent, please call 07999 553 838.