Homes in Gabalfa
Post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, many now rented, close to the Gabalfa interchange, the university and the University Hospital of Wales.


Post-war family homes and rented houses around the Gabalfa interchange, close to the university and the hospital. We fix electrical emergencies in Gabalfa around the clock.
Your local electricians in Gabalfa
Much of Gabalfa was built after the war, and many homes are now rented to students, hospital staff and young families. That means a lot of our call-outs come from tenants who need to know whether something is dangerous and what to tell their landlord.
We give a straight answer on the spot, make the property safe, fix the fault and provide a clear record of what we did, for the tenant and the landlord.
Common call-outs in Gabalfa:
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What we have learned working on homes and businesses in Gabalfa.
Post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, many now rented, close to the Gabalfa interchange, the university and the University Hospital of Wales.
Original post-war circuits under modern load, heaters and extension leads overloading sockets, and worn accessories in busy shared homes.
Gabalfa is easy to reach from the A48 and A470. Let us know which house and whether a landlord or agent should be contacted.
Emergency call-outs
Every one of these is a 24/7 call-out in Gabalfa 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 Gabalfa 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 Gabalfa. Still unsure? Call us and a qualified electrician will talk it through.
Heaters draw a lot of current and can overheat extension leads and sockets. Plug them directly into a wall socket and never chain extension leads together.
Yes. With your permission we can send a short report to your landlord or agent describing the fault and the repair.
Gabalfa is right by the A48 and A470, so it is easy for us to reach. We will give you an honest arrival time when you call.
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