Emergency Electrician in Southside — 24/7 Fast Call-Out
Based in Central Edinburgh, our on-call electrician provides rapid emergency electrical repairs day or night for Southside (EH8, EH9). We can 10-15 minutes from city center from our Fountainbridge base.
Emergency Electrical Services in Southside
Southside encompasses the area around Edinburgh University, featuring Victorian tenements, student accommodation, and vibrant cultural life with theaters and venues.
Extremely high proportion of rental properties and student accommodation requiring constant electrical certification and maintenance.
Common Electrical Issues in Southside:
- High volume landlord certificates
- Student accommodation electrical safety
- Tenement rewiring projects
- Commercial premises electrical work
Coverage Details:
- Postcodes:EH8, EH9
- Response time:10-15 minutes from city center
- Landmarks:Edinburgh University, The Meadows, Nicolson Street
- 24/7 emergency availability
- No call-out charges
- 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
Tripped RCD
RCD safety switches that keep tripping and won't reset
Burning Smell from Fuse Box
Dangerous electrical burning odours from consumer units
Sparking Sockets
Dangerous sparks from electrical outlets and switches
Consumer Unit Replacement
Upgrading old, dangerous, or non-compliant fuse boxes
Partial Rewiring
Targeted rewiring for damaged or outdated circuits
Emergency Warning
If you smell burning, see sparks, or have no power, turn off your main switch and call us immediately on 0131 3589935
Transparent Pricing
Clear, upfront rates with no hidden charges
Standard Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm
(billed per 30 mins)
Out-of-Hours
Evenings/Weekends/Bank Holidays
(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.
What our customers say
Real reviews from Edinburgh residents
"Got to us within 40 minutes at 1am and restored power quickly. Lifesaver."
K. McLeod
Leith
"Clear pricing, tidy work, and fast response. Highly recommended."
R. Ahmed
Morningside
"Professional and reassuring during an urgent fault. Will use again."
S. Grant
New Town
Frequently Asked Questions - Southside
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