Emergency Electrician in Co. Cork

13 businesses offering emergency electrician across Co. Cork.

Electrical emergencies divide into the genuinely dangerous and the merely inconvenient. Burning smells, scorch marks around sockets, sparking, or an RCD that trips again the moment it is reset all warrant an immediate call-out. A single dead socket or a light fitting that has stopped working does not.

Before calling anyone, check whether the problem is your installation or the supply: if neighbours are also without power it is a network fault, and ESB Networks handles that on 1800 372 999. If only your home is affected, look at the consumer unit and see whether a breaker or RCD has tripped. Resetting it once is reasonable. If it trips straight back, something is faulty and it should be left off until an electrician attends.

All domestic electrical work in Ireland must be carried out by a registered electrical contractor, and certain works are legally notifiable and require a completion certificate. Safe Electric maintains the public register of registered contractors, and it is worth checking before work begins rather than after.

Emergency Electrician in Co. Cork

A1 Electrical

Kinsale, Co. Cork

A1 Electrical provides domestic and commercial electrical services across Cork, covering everything from adding extra sockets to full home rewiring. The team specialises in stairlift installations and repairs, level access conversions, healthcare installations, electric gates, fire alarms, emergency lighting, data cabling, and safety audits. Residential work includes lighting design and installation, rewiring, electric shower installation, smoke detectors, fuseboard replacements, attic wiring, kitchen and bathroom renovations, immersion heaters, phone and data networks, shed powering, audio/video systems, CAT/CCTV systems, and troubleshooting and maintenance. Commercial services include new electrical installations, renovations, emergency and exit lighting, security systems, commercial fire alarm systems, Category 5 cabling, and commercial audio/video and CCTV systems.

Stairlift Installations and RepairsLevel Access ConversionsHealthcare InstallationsElectric Gates

AA Cork Electricians

Cork City, Co. Cork

AA Cork Electricians provides electrical services for homes and businesses across Cork and the surrounding county. The team handles everything from small repairs to full rewires, including socket installations, lighting upgrades, and kitchen appliance fitting. They also offer smart home installations such as smart lighting, smart thermostats, and other automation devices. A 24/7 emergency call-out service is available for urgent faults. For commercial clients, they deliver tailored solutions including maintenance, large installations, emergency repairs, lighting upgrades, and fuse board work.

Emergency Call-OutsFull House RewiringSocket InstallationLighting Upgrades

Buckley Electrical Services

Mallow, Co. Cork

Buckley Electrical Services in Mallow, Cork, provides electrical services for projects large and small. Their electricians are trained to handle a wide range of work, delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective solutions with professional materials. The company offers flexible scheduling, fast response times and ongoing support, covering routine inspections, major installations and emergency repairs. Customers can expect careful execution and a focus on customer care.

Routine InspectionsMajor InstallationsEmergency Repairs

Cork Electrical

Cork City, Co. Cork

Cork Electrical serves homes and businesses across Cork City and County, offering everything from full house rewires to minor repairs. Their services include fuse board upgrades, lighting installations, power shower and smoke detector installations, and electrical testing. The team is Safe Electric registered and fully insured, and they aim for fast response times on emergency callouts. With over 15 years serving the area, they provide free consultations and estimates for any electrical project.

House RewiringFuse Board UpgradeLighting InstallationElectrical Testing

Cork Solar & Electrical

Mallow, Co. Cork

Cork Solar & Electrical is an electrical contractor based in Mallow, serving residential and commercial clients across Cork City and County. The company provides full and partial house rewires, consumer unit upgrades to RCD-protected fuse boards, and home EV charger installations. It also offers Periodic Inspection Reports (PIR) for home buyers, landlords, and homeowners. Commercial services include electrical installations for new and existing premises, LED lighting upgrades, structured data cabling, and electrical fitouts for offices, retail units, restaurants, and hospitality venues. The business is SEAI approved and RECI registered, and it is fully insured. It also provides emergency callouts and fast turnaround on quotes.

House RewiringFuse Board UpgradeEV Charger InstallationPeriodic Inspection Report

Fintan O'Sullivan Electrical

Ballincollig, Co. Cork

Fully registered and insured electrician serving domestic, commercial and agricultural sectors with over 25 years experience. Services include fuse boards, maintenance/fault finding, extra sockets, lighting controls, energy saving lighting, electric showers, smoke detectors, electric car chargers, and testing & certification.

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Gas Electrical Services

Cork City, Co. Cork

Family-run electrical business with over 20 years of experience serving homeowners and businesses in Cork, offering domestic electrical services including inspections, fuse board upgrades, rewiring, emergency callouts, and outdoor lighting.

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Haven Electrical

Cork City, Co. Cork

Haven Electrical is an electrical contracting company serving residential and commercial customers across Cork City and County. The business provides house rewiring, fuse board upgrades, EV charger installation, lighting, and smoke alarm services for homes, as well as full electrical fit-outs, maintenance contracts, and industrial installations for commercial clients. It also offers electrical safety testing, periodic inspections, and compliance certificates for landlords, home sales, and commercial properties. The company has been operating for over 15 years and is Safe Electric registered. Haven Electrical covers Cork City and surrounding towns within 30km, including areas such as Ballincollig, Douglas, Carrigaline, Cobh, and Midleton.

House RewiringFuse Board UpgradesEV Charger InstallationLighting Installation

Jones Electrical Services

Bandon, Co. Cork

Jones Electrical Services is an accredited electrical contractor based in Bandon, serving the West Cork area. The company provides design, supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance services across domestic, commercial, and retail sectors. Their work includes new installations, house rewiring, renovations, fuseboard replacements, and emergency call-outs. They also handle security lighting, garden lighting, showers, immersions, night storage heaters, and fault finding. Commercial services cover schools, shops, pharmacies, pubs, guest houses, and factories, with an out-of-hours option to minimize disruption. With over 30 years of experience, the team offers advice on lighting design, socket placements, and 3-phase systems.

New Electrical InstallationsHouse RewiringFuseboard ReplacementsAdditional Sockets and Lighting

NF Electrical Services

Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Professional, reliable, and modern electrical solutions to homes, businesses, and farms across County Cork and beyond. Based in Clonakilty. Services include domestic installations & repairs, commercial & industrial projects, agricultural electrical services, EV charger installation & maintenance, solar PV systems, and 24/7 emergency call-outs.

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Paddy O’Donovan Electrical

Kinsale, Co. Cork

Paddy O'Donovan Electrical is an electrician based in Kinsale, Co. Cork, offering a range of services for both residential and commercial clients. The business handles everything from simple repairs to complex installations, including wiring for new builds, extensions, and renovations. They also provide smart lighting controls, fire alarm installations, and energy-efficient heating solutions. Inspection services and electric vehicle charger installations are available, along with fuse board upgrades. With over 30 years of experience, the electrician is certified and keeps up to date with modern technology.

Repair and MaintenanceWiring for New Builds, Extensions and RenovationsSmart Lighting ControlsFire Alarm Systems

Paul Sweeney Electrical Ltd

Cork City, Co. Cork

Family run electrical contracting business established in 1975, serving Cork city and county. Provides domestic, commercial, and agricultural electrical installations, rewiring, fire alarms, solar panels, and more.

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Zealous Electrical Service Ltd

Cork City, Co. Cork

Zealous Electrical Service Ltd is an electrical contracting company based in Cork, established in 2020 by Josh Barry. The firm specialises in commercial electrical projects, including commercial and retail fit-outs, electrical maintenance, and on-site electrical services for residential developments. Their team of Safe Electric certified electricians serves businesses, industrial facilities, and developers across Cork. Services offered include commercial EV charger installation, emergency lighting, commercial fire alarms, contract electrical maintenance, periodic inspection reports, and PAT testing. The company has completed projects such as lighting installations for Sculptzone and Chemist Warehouse, and first and second fix electrical work for the Woodfield Housing Development in Ballincollig.

Commercial & Retail Fit-OutsElectrical MaintenanceCommercial Lighting InstallationEmergency Electrical Response

Common questions

The power is out. Is it my house or the network?

If neighbouring houses are also dark it is a supply fault and ESB Networks should be contacted on 1800 372 999. If it is only your property, check the consumer unit for a tripped breaker or RCD.

My RCD keeps tripping. Can I just leave it reset?

No. An RCD that trips repeatedly is detecting a genuine earth fault, which is a shock and fire risk. Leave the affected circuit off and have it investigated rather than forcing it back on.

How do I check an electrician is registered?

Safe Electric maintains the public register of registered electrical contractors in Ireland. You can search it by name or business before booking. Registration matters both for safety and because notifiable works require a valid completion certificate.

What counts as a real electrical emergency?

Burning smells, scorching or discoloration at sockets, sparking, exposed live conductors, water reaching electrics, or an RCD that will not stay reset. A single dead socket or a failed light fitting can safely wait for a scheduled visit.

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