Do you have an electrical emergency in Bristol?

Power loss or outages, tripping circuits, burning smells, failed sockets or lighting

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Emergencies relating to electricity are no joke! Expensive downtime and extended closures are often required if emergencies aren't addressed correctly. We provide a fast and efficient emergency electrical service, delivered by ECS Gold Card holders in Bristol.

You may have a power cut, tripping circuits, or equipment failures. The team can help with these types of emergencies by responding quickly to diagnose the issue and restore safety, the team works with commercial sites only, as they deeply understand the impact of electrical faults at this scale - business closures, bad customer experience, extreme health and safety risks.

Electrical Emergency Service Types


Power Loss or Outage

Common when you suddenly lose electricity in an office, warehouse, retail unit, or industrial unit.

Circuits Always Tripping

If a circuit is overloaded, installed improperly, or not wired correctly, it can cause breakers to trip.

Smell Burning?

Signals electrical arcing, a failed component, or a damaged cable. It's often extremely dangerous and needs rapid attention.

Sparks or Smoke from Sockets

Signs of potential fire hazard or live electrical faults - urgent attention required.

Water Ingress

If a building has been flooded, the electrical system is the most vulnerable, it needs isolating by qualified professionals before inspecting.

Failed Emergency Lighting

If any type of emergency or essential lighting is damaged, it can cause major issues for staff, customers, health & safety, and insurance requirements.

Exposed Wires

If you've had a leak, a renovation, or rodent infestation, some wires may need attention.

Failed Distribution Board

This includes RCD or MCB faults, overheating occurring on a board or a shutdown.

Machine Failures

If you have a kitchen, factory, or warehouse, essential equipment can get shut down due to electrical issues, this usually requires urgent attention.

The Benefits of a Professional Emergency Electrical Service


Rapid Call Out Times

Issues with electricity need urgent attention, the team can respond quickly, often within 12 hours, to avoid business disruptions.

Staff and Customer Safety

Emergency issues like overheating, electrical arcing, smells from burning, etc. are all very risky to your team and customers, meaning emergency services are very important.

Reduce Downtime and Closures

We understand extended closures can cause significant losses for a business, so resolving an issue quickly is very valuable.

Troubleshooting and Fault Diagnosis

Commercial systems are more tedious than domestic, so expert troubleshooting for heavy-load systems is essential. The problems need identifying quickly and accurately.

Qualification and Certifications

The team of installers are all ECS Gold Card certified, meaning you're getting the most professional and safety-orientated electricians in the area. This is great to ensure the possible compliance and to reduce potential future issues.

20+ Years of Electrical Work

Local & Trusted Team

How Commercial Electrical Emergencies are Treated


Immediate Phone Assessment

The team gathers details about the problem, provides safety advice where possible, and prioritises your requirements.

Rapid Call Out

The electrical team aims to arrive within a matter of hours, depending on the severity and location.

Fast, Effective Diagnosis

Modern testing tools are utilised to assess the fault - is it wiring, equipment, circuits, or distribution board?

Safe Repair Process

Safety is always the first point of call. Hazards are isolated, and remedial work can be started there and then.

Restore Power When Possible

If everything is safe and fully assessed, electric can be restored within the system to start operating once again.

Further Works

If further remediation or upgrades are needed, a clear quote is provided with a schedule of works and justification for why they're essential.

Why Choose Bristol Commercial Electricians?

Commercial specialists

The installer team doesn't do domestic, they only work in business environments, seeing as they're highly specialised.

Rapid response times

Unlike most electrical businesses, there is a dedicated office person to help schedule call out for urgent cases.

Minimising disruptions

We understand the annoyance of a closure or disruption, so the service providers work hard to make these extremely minimal.

High qualifications and level of workmanship

The team is back by massive amounts of certification and industry knowledge, you'll receive the highest level of electrical services available.

Long-term approach

We appreciate electrical services are often required on a recurring basis, so the team works hard to treat all clients as partnerships, getting you the best deals and service.

Communicative team

It's important to understand exactly what you're paying for, and how it affects your business. The electrical makes this crystal clear with full transparency.

FAQ - Commercial Emergencies (electrical)

  • Can you do 24/7 emergencies?

    The team can do rapid response and flexible work hours. However, any emergencies must be submitted before 10pm to be dealt with immediately. 

  • What is an electrical emergency?

    If there is a safety risk, it's classed as an "electrical emergency". If it stops your business running, this also ticks the box. Anything burning, losing power, or overheating also qualifies.

  • How quickly can you come out?

    For true emergencies, the team can come out within 1-2 hours depending on location and current demand. Lower-risk issues are usually resolved within 24-48 hours.

  • Can you fix the emergency straight away?

    A lot of emergencies can be remedied straight away, however further works are usually required later on to ensure maximal safety for the business.

  • Are the electricians qualified for emergencies?

    Equipped with ECS Gold Cards and NICEIC approval, the team is fully qualified for commercial electrical emergencies.

  • Do we need to do anything before you arrive?

    Sometimes, yes. If the power can be shut down safely, you could be advised to do so over the phone depending on the circumstances.