In Australian metro areas most emergency electricians arrive within 30 to 90 minutes of your call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After-hours callouts typically attract a higher rate, but a licensed electrician can diagnose and make safe most electrical emergencies on the first visit.
Overview
Electrical emergencies can strike at any hour — a burning smell from a power point, a complete blackout, exposed wiring after a storm, or a safety switch that won't reset. In Australia, all electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician, and attempting DIY repairs on live circuits is both illegal and life-threatening. Our network of emergency electricians covers every capital city and major regional centre, offering rapid response around the clock to restore power and eliminate hazards.
When you need this service
- ✓Complete power outage not caused by your energy distributor
- ✓Burning smell, sparking, or smoke from a power point or switchboard
- ✓Exposed or damaged wiring after a storm, flood, or accident
- ✓Safety switch or circuit breaker that trips repeatedly and won't reset
- ✓Electrical shock received from an appliance or fixture
- ✓Water ingress near electrical wiring or switchboard
How it works
- 1
Call & Triage
Contact an emergency electrician who will ask key safety questions and guide you to isolate the circuit at your switchboard if it's safe to do so.
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Rapid Attendance
A licensed electrician arrives — typically within 30 to 90 minutes in metro areas — with a fully stocked vehicle to handle most emergencies on the spot.
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Diagnose & Make Safe
The electrician identifies the fault, makes the area safe, and restores power where possible. A Compliance Certificate is issued for all work performed.
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Follow-Up Repairs
If further work is required (e.g. switchboard replacement or rewiring), you receive a written quote with transparent pricing before any additional work begins.
How much does it cost?
Emergency electrician callout fees in Australia typically range from $250 to $600 depending on the time of day, location, and complexity of the fault. After-hours callouts (nights, weekends, and public holidays) usually attract a premium of $80 to $150 above standard rates. Most emergency electricians charge a fixed callout fee that includes the first 30 to 60 minutes of labour, with additional time billed in 15-minute increments. Always confirm pricing before the electrician attends.
Australian regulations
All electrical work in Australia must comply with AS/NZS 3000 (Wiring Rules) and be performed by a licensed electrician holding a valid state or territory licence. Emergency work must still be certified, and the electrician is required to issue an Electrical Safety Certificate (sometimes called a Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Electrical Safety depending on the state). In Queensland, an Electrical Safety Office notification may be required. Never attempt to repair electrical faults yourself — it is illegal and dangerous.