Emergencies

Emergency Electrician in Liverpool

Lost power, a burning smell or a socket that sparked? Make it safe first, then ring Harry. He does emergency call-outs, in the day and out of hours, and tells you the price before he sets off.

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First step: Make it safe
Then: Ring or WhatsApp Harry
Weekdays 8am to 5pm: £80 first hour
Out of hours: £120 first hour

Who it is for

What counts as an electrical emergency

Some faults need sorting now. Others can wait for a normal visit. These are the ones not to ignore.

A burning smell from a socket or the fuse board
Switch off at the main switch if it is safe to reach. If there is smoke or fire, get out and ring 999.
A socket or switch that sparked or melted
Stop using it, switch that circuit off at the board and do not plug anything back in.
Water coming through a light or near the board
Turn the power off at the main switch if you can do so without touching anything wet.
No power and the board will not reset
If a switch trips straight back off with everything unplugged, there is a fault in the wiring.
Exposed or damaged cable
From a drill, a nail or an animal. Keep people away and switch the circuit off.
A tingle or shock from an appliance or tap
This can mean an earthing fault. Stop using it and get it checked as soon as possible.

What is included

What Harry does on a call-out

The aim is to make it safe first, then fix it properly.

What should be on an electrician's quote

Written priceEmergency call-outs

01Advice on the phoneHarry tells you how to make it safe and whether it needs someone today.
02Make safeThe faulty circuit isolated so the rest of the house can be used.
03Find the faultCircuits tested to track down the cause.
04Temporary or full repairFixed on the visit where possible, or made safe until the parts or time are there.
05Power back onAs much of the house as is safe put back on.
06Price for any follow-upIf more is needed, you get a price before any further work.

How it runs

What to do, step by step

In this order.

FirstMake it safeIf there is fire or smoke, get out and ring 999. Otherwise switch off at the main switch if it is safe to do so.
ThenCheck it is not a power cutIf the street is out too, ring 105 to report a power cut. An electrician cannot fix that.
NextRing or WhatsApp HarryTell him what happened and send a photo of the board if you can. He will tell you the call-out price and when he can be there.
AfterFixed properlyOnce it is safe, the fault is found and fixed, and you are told what caused it.

Price guide

What an emergency call costs

The call-out is charged by the hour. Harry confirms it on the phone before he sets off, so there is no surprise at the door.

Job	What it covers	Guide price
Call-out, weekdays	Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Make safe and find the fault	£80 first hour, then £50 an hour
Call-out, out of hours	Outside Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm	£120 first hour
Repair	Fixing what was found	Quoted on the visit

These are Harry's own starting prices. Every home is different, so Harry looks at the job and confirms a fixed price before any work starts. Quotes are free, and nothing is booked until you have agreed the price.

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What should I do in a power cut?

Check whether the neighbours have power. If the street is out, it is a network power cut: ring 105 to report it and wait for the network to fix it. If it is just your house, look at your fuse board for a tripped switch.

How much does an emergency electrician cost?

With Harry, a weekday call-out (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm) is £80 for the first hour and £50 an hour after that. Out of hours it is £120 for the first hour. Parts and any bigger repair are priced before the work is done.

Is a burning smell from a socket an emergency?

Yes. Stop using it, switch off that circuit or the main switch if it is safe, and get it checked. If there is smoke or fire, leave the house and ring 999.

My fuse board keeps tripping at night. Can it wait?

If everything is safe once the circuit is off and nothing smells or sparks, it can often wait for a normal visit. Ring or WhatsApp Harry and he will tell you honestly.

Do you cover my area?

Harry is based in Halewood and works across Liverpool and the towns around it. Ring him and he will tell you how soon he can be there.

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Areas covered

Emergency call-outs across Liverpool and Merseyside

Harry is based in Halewood and covers Liverpool, Halewood, Huyton, Widnes, Runcorn, St Helens, Kirkby, Bootle, Crosby, Maghull, Formby and Ormskirk. Not sure if you are in range? Send your postcode on WhatsApp.