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Emergency Electrician.
Available 24/7.

Burning smell, sparking wiring, power out, safety switch won't reset? Call Tim direct - available around the clock for genuine electrical emergencies across Yamba and the Clarence Valley.

Available 24 hours, 7 days Rapid same-day response NSW Lic #401702c
Tim from Lead In Electrical on an emergency electrical callout
24/7 Response
Faulty older switchboard diagnosed on an emergency callout
What We Handle

If It's Unsafe, It Can't Wait.

Electrical faults don't follow business hours. A burning smell at 10pm, a safety switch that won't reset after a storm, or power out across half the house - these are situations where waiting until Monday is not a reasonable option.

Burning smells or scorched outlets - isolated, diagnosed, and made safe before anything else.
Safety switch faults - repeated tripping, won't reset, or trips with nothing on the circuit.
Partial or full power loss - supply faults, blown circuits, damage to the main switch or mains connection.
Storm and flood damage - assessment, isolation, and repair of water-affected wiring and boards.
Sparking or exposed wiring - safe isolation first, then repair or rewire as required.
Don't Ignore These

Six Signs To Call Us Immediately.

Electrical faults escalate quickly. These are the situations that can't wait until morning.

Burning Smell Near Outlets Or Board

A plastic or burning smell from a power point, switch, or the switchboard means insulation is failing or a connection is arcing. Turn off the circuit and call.

Safety Switch Won't Stay Reset

If the safety switch trips again as soon as you reset it, there is an active fault in the circuit. Leave it off and get it diagnosed - don't keep forcing it on.

Sparking Or Flickering Wiring

Visible sparks from an outlet, switch, or junction - or lights that flicker and then go out entirely - indicate a serious connection fault.

Scorched Or Discoloured Outlets

Brown or black marks around a power point or switch plate means there has already been a heat event. The wiring behind it needs inspecting immediately.

Half The House Has No Power

Partial power loss without an obvious tripped circuit breaker can indicate a fault in the main switch, meter, or incoming supply - call us or Essential Energy.

Storm Or Flood Damage

Water in the switchboard, lightning strike near the property, or flooding that has reached electrical fittings - do not restore power yourself. Call us first.

Don't wait on an electrical fault.

Call Tim direct on 0418 632 253 - available 24 hours, 7 days.

What Happens When You Call

Safe First. Fixed Fast.

For every emergency job the priority is the same: make it safe, then find and fix the fault.

Step 1

Call & Describe

Phone Tim on 0418 632 253. Describe what's happening. We'll tell you if there's anything to do before we arrive - usually just turning off the affected circuit.

Step 2

On-Site Fast

We come to you. Response time depends on location and time of day - we'll give you an ETA on the call.

Step 3

Make Safe

Isolate the fault, protect the property, and confirm the rest of the system is safe before any repair work starts.

Step 4

Diagnose & Repair

Find the fault, explain what caused it, repair it, and test. If parts are needed that aren't on the van, we'll make it safe and return to complete it.

Emergency FAQ

Common Questions

Any situation that poses an immediate safety risk: burning smell from an outlet or switchboard, visible scorching or melted plastic, power out after a storm or flooding, sparking wiring, or a safety switch that keeps tripping and won't stay reset. If in doubt, call - we'll tell you whether it needs same-day attention or can wait.
After-hours and weekend rates apply for emergency callouts outside 7am–6pm Monday to Sunday. We'll tell you the rate on the phone before we come out - no surprises.
It depends. A safety switch that trips once and stays reset after you remove a faulty appliance is probably not an emergency. One that trips repeatedly, won't reset, or trips with nothing plugged in means there is a fault in the fixed wiring - call us same day.
Check whether the circuit breaker or safety switch has tripped at the switchboard. Reset it once - if it trips again immediately, leave it off and call us. Don't keep resetting a tripping breaker; it's protecting you from a fault.
Yes. We work with property managers and tenants for urgent issues. For rental properties, we can liaise with the managing agent directly if that's easier.
Turn off the circuit at the switchboard if you know which one it is. Don't use the outlet. If the smell continues or you can see scorching, call us immediately - don't wait. In a serious situation, call 000 first.
Follow-Up Work

After The Emergency Is Resolved.

Emergency callouts often reveal underlying issues. We can address them in the same visit or book a follow-up.

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