Emergency Electrician in Co. Wicklow
4 businesses offering emergency electrician across Co. Wicklow.
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. Wicklow
Active Electrical LTD
Blessington, Co. Wicklow
Based in Templeogue, Dublin 16, this family-run electrical contractor has over 40 years' experience and covers Dublin, Wicklow and surrounding counties. The team is Safe Electric / Reci registered, fully insured and C2 tax compliant, and works with architects, property managers and consultants. Services include domestic and commercial electrical work, rewiring, new installations, fuse board replacement, emergency call-outs, outdoor lighting, data cabling, heating systems, audio visual installation, maintenance contracts and fire alarms. They also offer innovative lighting design and grant work.
Complete Electrical Group
Bray, Co. Wicklow
Complete Electrical Group, based in Sandyford, Dublin 18, provides electrical contracting and maintenance services across Dublin, Wicklow, and nationwide. The company operates two divisions: Complete Domestic for residential work and Complete Commercial for business projects. Domestic services range from small jobs like bulb replacement and new light fittings to major work such as total rewiring, new build fit-outs, and security lighting. They also handle intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, heating systems, and smart home installations. On the commercial side, they serve the commercial, industrial, healthcare, and education sectors, covering projects like office fit-outs and service stations. The company is registered with the Register of Electrical Contractors of Ireland and states that all work meets current electrical legislation and safety standards.
Fix Electrical
Bray, Co. Wicklow
Fix Electrical provides domestic electrical services in the Bray area, with a strong focus on emergency call-outs. The team handles a range of home electrical work, including lighting, wiring upgrades, and routine installations and testing. They emphasise customer care, such as using floor protectors and cleaning up after jobs, and aim for a stress-free experience. Their electricians are described as certified and highly trained, and the company offers smart home automation and renewable energy solutions. A simple three-step booking and completion process is outlined on their website.
JLK Electrical
Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow
JLK Electrical is a locally owned and operated electrical company serving Dublin, Wicklow and surrounding areas. They offer a range of services from installing security lighting to complete new installations, and provide 24-hour emergency electrician cover. Their qualified electricians aim to deliver reliable, high-quality workmanship with a professional and friendly approach. The company also has a track record of managing projects and focuses on performance.
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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