LIT ELECTRICAL TASMANIA

Emergency Electrical

When you have an electrical emergency, you need a licensed electrician who answers the phone and gets there fast. We respond promptly to power outages, sparking, burning smells, and other electrical hazards across Hobart.

What's Included

  • Phone assessment to determine urgency and safety steps
  • Prompt on-site attendance
  • Fault diagnosis and isolation of hazard
  • Emergency repair to restore safe operation
  • Post-repair testing and safety verification
  • Written summary of work completed and any follow-up needed

Electrical emergencies don't wait for business hours. A burning smell from a power point, sparking at a switchboard, a complete loss of power, or exposed wiring after storm damage — these situations need immediate attention from a licensed electrician. Waiting or attempting a DIY fix puts your family and property at risk.

When you call us for an electrical emergency, we'll talk you through immediate safety steps over the phone — usually isolating the affected circuit at the switchboard or turning off the main switch if needed. We then attend as quickly as possible to diagnose the issue, make the situation safe, and carry out the necessary repair. We charge a call-out fee plus an hourly rate, and we'll always discuss costs with you before starting any work beyond making the situation safe.

Common emergencies we attend include total power loss (when the network is fine but your home has no power), safety switches that won't reset, burning smells from switchboards or power points, sparking outlets, storm damage to overhead service lines, and hot water system failures in winter. We carry a comprehensive range of parts and can resolve most emergency situations on the first visit. If follow-up work is needed — like a full switchboard replacement after an emergency repair — we'll schedule that separately and provide a quote. We attend emergencies across Greater Hobart, from Kingston to Bridgewater and across the Eastern Shore.

Get a Free Quote

Every emergency electrical job is different. Contact us for a free, no-obligation assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do while waiting for the electrician?
If you can safely access your switchboard, turn off the main switch or the specific circuit that's causing the problem. Don't touch anything that's sparking, wet, or smells of burning. Keep everyone away from the affected area. We'll talk you through specific safety steps when you call.
How much does an emergency call-out cost?
We charge a call-out fee plus an hourly rate for emergency work. The call-out fee covers our travel and the first portion of diagnostic time. We'll give you a clear picture of costs over the phone and confirm before starting any work beyond making the immediate situation safe.
What counts as an electrical emergency?
Any situation that poses an immediate safety risk: burning smells, sparking, exposed or damaged wiring, complete power loss, a safety switch that won't reset, or storm damage to your electrical supply. If you're unsure, call us — we'd rather assess and confirm it's safe than have you take a risk.
Do you attend emergencies outside business hours?
Yes. Electrical emergencies happen at all hours and we respond accordingly. After-hours and weekend call-outs carry a higher rate than standard business hours work, which we'll confirm with you over the phone before attending.

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