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24-hour emergency electrician in Edinburgh
Lost power? Fuse board keeps tripping? Burning smell? Call Kevin any time on 07999 489 496.
- Rated 10/10 on Checkatrade
- SELECT member and AICO approved installer
- Free quotes across Edinburgh and the Lothians
What to do in an electrical emergency
- If you smell burning or see smoke or sparks, switch off at the fuse board if it’s safe to do so
- Don’t touch anything that looks scorched, wet or damaged
- If there’s a fire, get out and call 999
- Then call us on 07999 489 496
Common call-outs
- Total or partial loss of power
- Fuse board or RCD that keeps tripping
- Burning smells, scorched or buzzing sockets
- Water leaking near electrics
- Lights, sockets or appliance circuits that have stopped working
- Making a property safe after a leak, fire or break-in

Not sure if it’s an emergency?
Call anyway. Kevin will talk you through it and tell you honestly whether it needs someone out tonight or can wait for a normal visit.
If your whole street has lost power, it may be a network fault. Call the free power cut number 105 first.
Common questions
Are you really available 24 hours?
Yes, Advantage Electrical offers a 24-hour emergency call-out across Edinburgh.
What if the whole street has no power?
That’s usually a fault on the network. Call 105, the free power cut line. If it’s just your property, call us.
Will you fix it on the first visit?
Most faults are found and fixed on the spot. If parts are needed, we’ll make everything safe first and come back to finish.
Do you cover the Lothians?
Yes, we cover Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian and East Lothian.
What customers say
Verified reviews from Checkatrade.
“Fast, reliable, and effective.”
“Kevin did a great job with this last minute request.”
“He made sure we complied with regulation.”
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Based in south-west Edinburgh, covering the whole city and the Lothians.
- Edinburgh city centre
- Leith
- Morningside
- Colinton
- Corstorphine
- Portobello
- Midlothian
- West Lothian
- East Lothian