Homes in Cathays
Two and three storey Victorian terraces, many converted to HMOs, plus purpose-built student blocks and a few flats near Cathays Park and the civic centre.
Emergency Electrician in Cathays, Cardiff
Shared student houses, HMOs and family terraces between the university and Cathays Cemetery. We sort tripping circuits, overloaded sockets and dead power for tenants and landlords, any time.
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Your local electricians in Cathays
Five tenants, one kitchen and a lot of chargers. Cathays electrics work hard.
Most of Cathays is made up of Victorian terraces that now house groups of students and young professionals. More people means more kettles, heaters, laptops and extension leads on circuits that were never designed for that load, and that is where most problems start.
We work for tenants and landlords alike. We fix the fault, explain what caused it in plain English and, where it helps, give landlords the paperwork they need. Landlords in Wales must have an electrical condition report at least every five years, and we can advise on that too.
Common call-outs in Cathays:
- Kitchen circuit keeps tripping
- Overloaded extension leads
- Heaters tripping the RCD
- No power in one bedroom
- Landlord emergency call-outs
- Scorched sockets in shared houses
Local knowledge · CF24 / CF10
Electrical know-how for Cathays
What we have learned working on homes and businesses in Cathays.
What we often find
Overloaded ring circuits, heaters and dryers on extension leads, kitchen circuits tripping at busy times and sockets damaged by heavy daily use.
Getting to you
Parking in Cathays is permit-controlled and busy. Let us know the house number and whether a landlord or agent needs to be contacted, and we will keep everyone informed.
Emergency call-outs
Emergency electrical services in Cathays
Every one of these is a 24/7 call-out in Cathays and right across Cardiff.
Tripping fuse box & RCD faults
Trip switch keeps flicking off or will not reset? We find the faulty circuit or appliance and get your power back on safely.
Find out morePower cuts & no power
Whole house or a few circuits gone dead? We find out whether it is your installation or the network and get you back on.
Find out moreBurning smells & scorch marks
A hot, fishy or burning smell, or scorched fittings, can mean something is overheating. We trace it and make it safe.
Find out moreSparking sockets & switches
Sparks, crackling or a socket that is hot to touch? We replace damaged fittings and check the circuit behind them.
Find out moreFlickering or failed lighting
Lights flickering, buzzing or a whole circuit out? We find loose connections and failed fittings before they become something worse.
Find out moreWater in your electrics
Leaks into lights, sockets or the fuse box are dangerous. We isolate the affected circuits, test them and make them safe.
Find out moreElectric shocks & exposed wiring
A shock from a fitting or appliance, or bare wires after DIY or damage, needs urgent attention. We make it safe and fix it properly.
Find out moreBusiness power loss
Shops, offices, restaurants and landlords: we restore power, emergency lighting and critical circuits fast to keep you trading.
Find out moreIn an electrical emergency
Stay safe until we arrive.
What to do in the first few minutes, while a qualified electrician is on the way to you.
Switch off at the main switch
If it is safe to reach and your hands are dry, turn off the main switch on your consumer unit. That cuts power to the whole property.
Do not touch anything damaged
Keep away from sockets, switches or cables that are sparking, hot, buzzing or wet. Never try to fix them yourself.
Unplug what you safely can
If one circuit keeps tripping, unplug the appliances on it. A faulty kettle, heater or washing machine is often the cause.
Check if neighbours have power
If the whole street is dark it is a network fault. Call 105 to report it to the network operator. If it is only you, call us.
Smoke or fire: get out, call 999
If you see smoke or flames, leave the property straight away and call 999. Do not go back in. Call us once everyone is safe.
Call us and keep everyone clear
Tell us what you can see, hear or smell. We will talk you through staying safe and give you an honest arrival time.
Warning signs
Scorch marks, buzzing or a hot smell from your board?
Switch off at the main switch if it is safe to do so, keep clear, and call us straight away. Damage like this is exactly what we are called out to fix.
Call 029 2209 0164How it works
From your call to a safe home, in four steps
- 1
You call
A qualified electrician answers, any hour, and talks you through making things safe.
- 2
We agree a price
You get a clear call-out price before anyone sets off. No hidden extras.
- 3
We arrive & fix
Fully equipped van, fault found and repaired properly, not patched.
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You are certified
Work tested and certified, with advice on anything else we spotted.
Need an electrician in Cathays right now?
Call now and a local Cardiff electrician will be on the way, day or night.
Why Cardiff Emergency Electricians
Professional standards, local service.
We are a Cardiff team, not a national call centre. The person you speak to knows the city, the housing stock and how to get to you quickly.
Certified & experiencedPart P registered electricians who work to BS 7671 on every job.
Genuinely 24/7Nights, weekends and bank holidays, with no answering machine.
Homes & businessesSolutions tailored to houses, flats, HMOs, shops and offices.
Safety firstTested, certified work you can show your insurer or letting agent.
Efficient & reliableOn time, tidy, and the fault fixed properly the first time.
Nearby areas
Also covering the areas around Cathays
Our electricians cover Cathays and every neighbouring part of Cardiff, as well as Penarth, Barry and the Vale. Not sure if we cover you? Call and ask.
All Cardiff areasFAQ
Your questions, answered
Common questions from customers in Cathays. Still unsure? Call us and a qualified electrician will talk it through.
I rent in Cathays. Should I call you or my landlord?
Tell your landlord or agent first if you can, but if it is dangerous, such as sparking, burning smells or water in the electrics, make it safe and call us. We can work with your landlord on the repair.
Why does our kitchen trip every evening?
Usually several high-power appliances are running at once, or one of them has a fault. We test the circuit and appliances and tell you exactly what is causing it.
Do you work for landlords with several properties?
Yes. We attend emergencies, keep you updated and provide clear reports for your records and for your tenants.
Get in touch
Need an electrician in Cathays?
For emergencies, always call. For quotes and planned work, send us a message and we will ring you back.
24/7 emergency line 029 2209 0164