Homes in Ely
Interwar and post-war family homes across the Ely estate, from Grand Avenue to Cowbridge Road West, owned, rented from the council or housing associations, or privately let.


Family homes across Ely, from Grand Avenue to Cowbridge Road West. We fix electrical emergencies for homeowners and tenants in Ely at any hour of the day or night.
Your local electricians in Ely
Ely grew from a large interwar housing estate into one of the biggest communities in Cardiff. Its homes include council, housing association, privately rented and owner-occupied properties, each upgraded at different times and to different standards.
Plenty of Ely homes run on prepayment meters, so our first question is always whether the meter still has credit. After that it is a case of finding what tripped and why, putting it right and explaining it in plain terms.
Common call-outs in Ely:
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What we have learned working on homes and businesses in Ely.
Interwar and post-war family homes across the Ely estate, from Grand Avenue to Cowbridge Road West, owned, rented from the council or housing associations, or privately let.
Power losses linked to prepayment meters, older circuits under heavy modern load, electric showers and cookers tripping and worn accessories.
Most homes have on-street parking and Ely is quick to reach from the A48 and Cowbridge Road West.
Emergency call-outs
Every one of these is a 24/7 call-out in Ely and right across Cardiff.
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 moreWhole 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 moreA hot, fishy or burning smell, or scorched fittings, can mean something is overheating. We trace it and make it safe.
Find out moreSparks, crackling or a socket that is hot to touch? We replace damaged fittings and check the circuit behind them.
Find out moreLights flickering, buzzing or a whole circuit out? We find loose connections and failed fittings before they become something worse.
Find out moreLeaks into lights, sockets or the fuse box are dangerous. We isolate the affected circuits, test them and make them safe.
Find out moreA 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 moreShops, offices, restaurants and landlords: we restore power, emergency lighting and critical circuits fast to keep you trading.
Find out moreIn an electrical emergency
What to do in the first few minutes, while a qualified electrician is on the way to you.
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.
Keep away from sockets, switches or cables that are sparking, hot, buzzing or wet. Never try to fix them yourself.
If one circuit keeps tripping, unplug the appliances on it. A faulty kettle, heater or washing machine is often the cause.
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.
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.
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
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
A qualified electrician answers, any hour, and talks you through making things safe.
You get a clear call-out price before anyone sets off. No hidden extras.
Fully equipped van, fault found and repaired properly, not patched.
Work tested and certified, with advice on anything else we spotted.
Call now and a local Cardiff electrician will be on the way, day or night.
Why Cardiff Emergency Electricians
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.
Nearby areas
Our electricians cover Ely 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
Common questions from customers in Ely. Still unsure? Call us and a qualified electrician will talk it through.
Look at the meter display first. If the credit, including any emergency credit, has run out, topping up will bring the power back. If the meter has credit and nothing has tripped on your consumer unit, it is a fault, so give us a call.
Report repairs to your landlord, but if there is immediate danger, make it safe and call us. We can work with your landlord on the repair.
Yes. We attend shops and takeaways day and night so they can keep trading.
Get in touch
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