For life-threatening electrical emergencies in Perth, call 000 immediately. For urgent faults such as a complete power loss, tripping safety switch, or sparking outlet, a licensed emergency electrician can typically attend within 30–60 minutes across metro Perth. If you suspect the outage affects your whole street, contact Western Power on 13 13 51 to check for network faults before calling a private electrician.
What to do right now
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Ensure immediate safety
Switch off the main circuit breaker at your switchboard if you detect sparking, smoke, or a burning smell. Do not touch any damaged wiring. Call 000 if someone has received an electric shock.
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Check for a Western Power outage
Visit the Western Power outage map or call 13 13 51 to report a fault. If the outage is network-wide, Western Power will manage restoration. You only need an electrician if the fault is on your side of the meter.
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Contact a licensed emergency electrician
Find a 24/7 electrician serving your Perth suburb on Urgent Electrician. Confirm they hold a current WA electrical licence issued by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS).
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Obtain a Notice of Completion
In Western Australia, electricians must submit a Notice of Completion for prescribed electrical work. This confirms the work complies with the Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000) and WA-specific regulations.
When to call an emergency electrician
- ⚠️Total power loss at your property while street lights and neighbours have supply
- ⚠️Safety switch or circuit breaker tripping repeatedly
- ⚠️Sparking or burning smell from a power point, light switch, or switchboard
- ⚠️Damage to your electrical installation from storms or falling trees
- ⚠️Hot or discoloured power points indicating potential wiring faults
- ⚠️Electrical fault affecting essential equipment like bore pumps or pool systems
How much does it cost?
Emergency electrician callout fees in Perth typically range from $130 to $250 during standard hours. After-hours rates climb to $230–$450. Labour is generally $70–$110 per hour on top of the callout. Common repairs include safety switch replacement ($180–$350), circuit breaker replacement ($150–$300), and full switchboard upgrades ($1,500–$3,800). Perth electricians may charge travel surcharges for far-flung suburbs like Mandurah or Joondalup.