You may need an upgrade or some maintenance. If you can safely turn the power off, do so and call us immediately.

The call out emergency cost vary depends on: The area you live in. For instance, prices in London are likely to be higher than anywhere else in the UK. The proximity to the electrician to your place. The day and time you are calling. Weekdays tend to be cheaper than weekends as well as between 9:00 and 17:00. The level of urgency. If the emergency can wait until next working day tend to be cheaper.

Advise you look at electricians’ online ratings and reviews. It will only take you a couple of minutes to make the choice.

Electrician should be member an organisations that regulates the training and work of electrical enterprises in the UK like NAPIT (National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers) or NICEIC. Most electricians list their qualifications on their website so make sure you check it. Every electrician needs to have at the very least a NVQ level 3 qualification. Once a job has been completed, your electrician should provide a formal document (EICR Electrical Installation Condition Report) for existing installations or EIC (Electrical Installation Certificate) for a new installation or a substantial extension . Failure to do so is against the law.

- If you feel your safety or your property or belongings are compromised. A qualified electrician assess following a clear image of the issue and a good description over the phone.
- Presence of smoke or if you smell burning near your electrical outlets such as washing machine dishwasher and any appliances.
- Exposed wires or sparkles. These issues should be fixed immediately especially if you have vulnerable people in the property.