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Emergency Electrician in Old Town — 24/7 Fast Call-Out

Based in Central Edinburgh, our on-call electrician provides rapid emergency electrical repairs day or night for Old Town (EH1, EH8). Our typical response time is City center location.

Fully qualified electrician (18th Edition)

Insured

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Emergency Electrical Services in Old Town

Edinburgh's historic Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring medieval street patterns, the Royal Mile from the Castle to Holyrood Palace, historic closes, and iconic landmarks. This ancient heart of Edinburgh combines residential, commercial, and tourist functions.

World Heritage Site with majority listed buildings and strict conservation rules. Challenging electrical installations due to ancient stone construction, narrow access, and preservation requirements. High concentration of tourist accommodation needing regular certification.

Common Electrical Issues in Old Town:

Listed building electrical work (Category A and B properties)
Medieval property electrical challenges with stone walls
Tourist accommodation electrical certificates (hotels, hostels, Airbnbs)
Commercial premises electrical compliance (restaurants, pubs, shops)
Conservation area electrical requirements

Coverage Details:

Postcodes:EH1, EH8
Response time:City center location
Landmarks:Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Grassmarket, St Giles' Cathedral
24/7 emergency availability
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Fixed hourly rates

Emergency issues we fix

Available 24/7 for urgent electrical problems in Edinburgh

Complete Power Loss

Total power outages affecting your home or business

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Tripped RCD

RCD safety switches that keep tripping and won't reset

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Burning Smell from Fuse Box

Dangerous electrical burning odours from consumer units

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Sparking Sockets

Dangerous sparks from electrical outlets and switches

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Consumer Unit Replacement

Upgrading old, dangerous, or non-compliant fuse boxes

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Partial Rewiring

Targeted rewiring for damaged or outdated circuits

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Emergency Warning

If you smell burning, see sparks, or have no power, turn off your main switch and call us immediately on 0131 3589935

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Clear, upfront rates with no hidden charges

Standard Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm

First hour:£95

Then:£65/hr

(billed per 30 mins)

Out-of-Hours

Evenings/Weekends/Bank Holidays

Emergency attendance:£125

Then:£85/hr

(billed per 30 mins)

What's Included

• All basic tools and testing equipment
• Free quote for any parts needed
• All work guaranteed
• Work carried out to BS 7671 (18th Edition) standards

No hidden fees. We'll confirm any parts costs before work begins.

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