Emergency electrician Edinburgh

Edinburgh Electricians · 24/7 EmergencyEmergency Call-Outs
Edinburgh

Electrical emergencies across Edinburgh need fast, safe response. Power loss, burning smells, exposed wiring or dangerous faults — call us now on 07940 071963. Our Edinburgh electricians respond fast to get your property safe.

24/7
Emergency Line
Fast
Edinburgh Response
15+
Years Experience
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What's Included

Fast, Safe Emergency Response — Across Edinburgh & Lothians

Electrical emergencies need immediate, expert attention. Here\'s what we respond to across Edinburgh around the clock.

Complete Power Loss
Burning Smell Investigations
Exposed Live Conductors
Electric Shock Incidents
Flood & Water Damage
Fire Damage Assessment
Partial Power Loss
Sparking Equipment
Urgent Fault Finding
Emergency Safety Isolation
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Rapid Edinburgh Response
We prioritise genuine electrical emergencies across Edinburgh and the Lothians — call 07940 071963 and we'll respond as fast as possible.
Make Safe First
Our first priority is always making your Edinburgh property safe — then we diagnose and repair. Safety before speed.
Full Diagnostic Equipment
We attend all emergency call-outs with full test equipment to diagnose and, where possible, repair the fault in a single visit.
Incident Reports Available
We provide written incident reports where required — useful for insurance claims following electrical emergencies in Edinburgh properties.
Experienced & Calm Under Pressure
15+ years responding to electrical emergencies across Edinburgh. We've seen it all — and we know how to handle it safely.
How It Works

Simple, Stress-Free
Process

From your first contact to job completion, we keep things simple and transparent at every step.

1

Call Now

Call 07940 071963. Describe the emergency and your Edinburgh location. We'll advise on immediate safety steps over the phone.

2

We Attend

We dispatch to your Edinburgh property as quickly as possible with full equipment and test gear.

3

Make Safe

We isolate dangerous circuits, make the property safe and assess the full extent of the fault.

4

Repair & Certify

Where possible we repair on the same visit. Full certification and incident report provided.

Testimonials

What Our Customers
Say About Us

4 months ago

“Fantastic service from Innes. Hired to fit a new extractor fan in the bathroom. He walked me through the options available and what he would recommend. On the install day he arrived on time and did a very professional install in the loft.”

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Ryan Andrews
2 months ago

“Innes was called out to do an urgent job on an extractor fan in the bathroom. He did a very professional job and outlined various options. Also, have never had such a detailed invoice. We will definitely use Innes again and would highly recommend Spotlight Electrical Services to anyone looking for an excellent electrician.”

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Lorna Rutherford
3 months ago

“Innes provided an exemplary service fitting outside lighting, additional power sockets and upgrading our over sensitive smoke alarms. Communication is excellent, he is polite and thoughtful about his impact on the household, including the dogs! We would definitely recommend Spotlight Electrical Services highly.”

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Gail Goldstone
2 months ago

“I needed a new cooker installed between Christmas and New Year. It's a five minute job but no electrician was willing to do it. Innes helped me out, did a good job and he's a nice guy.”

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Chris Morvan
4 months ago

“Innes installed an EV charging point at our home and did a fantastic job. It was a tricky installation, but he handled it brilliantly — the work was completed to a very high standard, and he was professional, efficient, and great to deal with throughout. Highly recommend!”

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Alistair Hamilton
3 months ago

“Innes at Spotlight Electrical Services responded promptly with a competitive quote for my enquiry to replace 8 lights. Innes offered a short lead time for carrying out the work and he arrived when he said he would. Lines of communication were always open and clear.”

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Forbes
3 months ago

“First contact to last, my experience of working with Innes and Spotlight Electrical Services was excellent. Quality of work done, cleanliness, timeliness, ease of contact and promptness of replies was outstanding. A five star review, well earned!”

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W B
1 month ago

“We were delighted with Spotlight Electrical Services. They rescued us from a screaming smoke alarm and resolved the issue very efficiently. Highly recommended!”

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Catherine Vardi
1 month ago

“Amazing service provided by Innes. Helped me with a range of things I needed sorted — smoke alarms, heat sensor, light fittings and hot water timer.”

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Phil Easton
4 months ago

“We are very happy with Mr Innes who did a fabulous job setting up our EV home charger. Reliable, perfection in his work and efficient. Happy with his service.”

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Devi Pangaj
4 months ago

“Innes provided an exemplary standard of service when replacing and moving the electrical consumer unit (fuse box) and conducting the EICR test. Showed up exactly when agreed, thoughtfully recommended options in initial consultation and the finish was immaculate.”

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Isabella Bocchetti
5 months ago

“I contacted Innes by email and received a very quick response with an estimate for the cost of work along with a confirmed day. He arrived on time, was very efficient and pleasant to deal with, and we are extremely happy with the work that he did for us.”

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FAQs

Common Questions

Can't find your answer? Give us a call on 07940 071963.

Genuine electrical emergencies include: complete loss of power with no obvious cause, burning smells from the consumer unit or wiring, visible sparking from sockets or fittings, exposed live conductors, electrical involvement in a flood or fire, or any situation where you feel there is immediate risk. Call 07940 071963 immediately — don't delay.

If safe to do so, switch off the main switch on your consumer unit. Evacuate the area if you can smell burning or see sparks. Don't use sockets or switches in the affected area. If there is any risk of fire, call 999 first. We'll advise you on further safety steps when you call us on 07940 071963.

Yes — we cover all areas of Edinburgh for emergency electrical call-outs, including Leith, Morningside, Corstorphine, Portobello, Newington, The Gyle and surrounding Lothians areas. Call us on 07940 071963 to confirm availability.

In most cases, yes — we carry the parts and equipment needed to restore power following the most common emergency scenarios. In some situations, such as extensive flood or fire damage, the property may need to remain isolated until a full assessment and repair can be carried out safely.

Yes — we provide written incident reports, photographic evidence and formal electrical certificates following emergency work. These are accepted by all major insurers for Edinburgh property claims involving electrical incidents.

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Coverage
Edinburgh, Lothians, Scottish Borders & Midlothian
Availability
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Emergency 24/7
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