HOW TO HIRE · ELECTRICAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
An emergency electrician in Ireland costs €120–€280 per job, typically around €160. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Restricted to Registered Electrical Contractor (REC): a new circuit; a rewire; a new or replacement distribution board; work at the meter; a new supply to a bathroom or an outdoor area. Not restricted: replacing a light fitting like for like; replacing a socket front like for like.
Search the Safe Electric register for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. safeelectric.ie →
Issued by the Registered Electrical Contractor on completion of restricted works, once tested. It matters because it records that the work met the national wiring rules and was tested, and it is asked for on sale, remortgage and insurance.
Agree before the work starts that you will be handed completion certificate, and keep it with the house papers.
Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — installation of Temporary Power Solutions — in cases where immediate power restoration isn't possible, emergency electricians can set up temporary power solutions.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — power Restoration — restoring power is a critical service provided by emergency electricians.
A good answer: Short visits carry the call-out more heavily. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A complicated brief needs a conversation before any work starts. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Fault Diagnosis and Repair — emergency electricians are skilled in quickly diagnosing electrical faults, such as blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a emergency electrician job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number — surge Protection Installation — installing surge protectors to safeguard electrical systems and devices from power surges.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the emergency electrician starts, and an itemised invoice after — faulty Wiring Repair — identifying and repairing exposed or damaged wiring to prevent hazards and restore electrical service.
The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Power outage resolution and Electrical fire repair each carry their own band. Emergency Electrician price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
AFTER
MONEY BACK
Two public schemes touch electrical work in a home. Neither pays for the job itself; both are claimed for the equipment and its installation, and the amounts and the dates are SEAI's own.
Who: A homeowner, or anyone with off-street parking at the property. You do not have to own an electric vehicle to apply.
Who: The owner of a home built and occupied before 2025.
Schemes change. The amounts above were checked on the dates shown; the official page is the one that counts.
The cost of an emergency electrician can vary based on factors such as the time of day, complexity of the issue, and location. For example, emergency calls during late-night hours may incur higher charges due to increased demand.
The duration to resolve an emergency electrical issue can range from a quick fix of under an hour to several hours for more complex problems. Factors such as the type of fault and accessibility of the electrical system will affect the time required.
Out-of-scope issues may include non-urgent repairs, routine maintenance, or installations that do not pose immediate safety risks. It's best to address these during regular business hours rather than as an emergency.
Most emergency electricians offer same-day service, especially for urgent issues that could pose safety risks. However, availability may vary based on demand and the time of your call.
Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and put right if it is not. Say what is wrong in writing first.
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