24/7 Emergency Electrician in Canberra
Power out, sparks, a burning smell, or a safety switch that won’t stay on? Call us 24/7. The work is done by a fully licensed electrician we organise and manage, across Canberra, Queanbeyan and towns within about an hour.
Call us: 03 8583 2640 or 0426 204 244
One call, the right licensed trade
I’m Victor from Holy Mess Repairs. This work is done by a fully licensed contractor we organise and manage. You make one call to us: we send the right licensed electrician, coordinate the job with our own roofers and plumbers where needed, and stay responsible for it until it’s finished. Fully licensed in Canberra, with a compliance certificate every time.
What’s covered
- Power out in part or all of the house (after checking it isn’t a network outage)
- Safety switch or circuit breaker that keeps tripping
- Water in lights, power points or the switchboard after a leak or storm. See water through the ceiling.
- Burning smells, sparking or hot power points
- Storm or lightning damage to wiring and the switchboard
- Exposed or damaged wiring
Before we get there
- Sparks, smoke or fire: get out and call 000.
- Fallen power lines: stay at least 8 metres away and call your electricity distributor’s faults line.
- Water near wiring: turn off the power at the main switch only if you can do it without standing in water.
- Check your neighbours. If their power is out too, it’s likely a network outage: call your distributor.
After-hours emergency pricing, up front
After hours there’s a $330 call-out fee, and the minimum charge for an emergency repair is $550. We tell you both on the phone before we head out, so there are no surprises at the door. If the job is bigger than an emergency fix, we make it safe first, then give you a written quote for the long-term repair before any more work starts.
How it works
- You call, a tradesperson answers. Any hour, 7 days, on 0426 204 244. Send photos and videos on WhatsApp.
- We confirm the cost on the phone. $330 after-hours call-out and a $550 minimum, before anyone heads out.
- We make it safe. Stop the water, isolate the danger, cover or secure what’s damaged.
- We fix the cause. On the spot where we can, by fully licensed tradespeople.
- Photos and a quote for the rest. Before and after photos for you and your insurer, and a written quote for the long-term repair.
Areas we cover
We cover all of Canberra and the ACT, plus the towns within about an hour’s drive of the city, including the NSW towns around Canberra. Our Canberra base is at 4/9 Dines Place, Bruce ACT 2617.
Towns we cover include:
- Queanbeyan and the south: Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra, Googong, Michelago and Bredbo
- North and Yass Valley: Hall, Sutton, Gundaroo, Murrumbateman, Yass and Binalong
- East: Bungendore, Captains Flat, Tarago and Braidwood
- Federal Highway: Collector, Gunning and Goulburn
Not sure if your town is in range? Call 03 8583 2640 or 0426 204 244 and ask.
Why Holy Mess Repairs
- Fully licensed in Canberra. Every job is done by fully licensed tradespeople, with a compliance certificate for the work every time. Insured through BizCover.
- 4.5 stars from 124 Google reviews.
- Honest about the cause, and about what it will cost.
- Options with prices, so you can choose.
- Photos before and after, every job.
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How we quote
Call or email us and I’ll give you a free estimate over the phone. There’s no fee for the estimate. Once you’re happy with it, we send you a written document that explains what to expect, the likely scenarios and what each one costs, plus the quality of work and the warranty. That way you know exactly what you’re getting before we arrive.
Send us photos and videos on WhatsApp: 0426 204 244. Send as many as you can. The more we see, the more accurate the estimate.
Canberra emergency electrician FAQs
How much is an after-hours call-out?
After hours there’s a $330 call-out fee and a $550 minimum charge for an emergency repair. We confirm the cost on the phone before we come out.
Are you available 24/7?
Yes. Call or WhatsApp 0426 204 244 any time. A real roofer or plumber answers, not a call centre.
Who does the electrical work?
A fully licensed electrician we organise and manage. You deal with us, and we stay responsible until the job is done.
My safety switch keeps tripping. Is that an emergency?
It’s telling you something is wrong, often water or a faulty appliance. Unplug appliances and try again; if it still trips, call us.
Are you licensed in the ACT and NSW?
Yes. Every job in Canberra and the surrounding NSW towns is done by fully licensed tradespeople, and you get a compliance certificate for the work every time. We’re insured through BizCover.
Do you cover my town?
Yes, if you’re in Canberra, the ACT or a town within about an hour’s drive, including the NSW towns around Canberra. That includes Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra, Googong, Hall, Sutton, Murrumbateman, Gundaroo, Yass, Bungendore, Braidwood, Michelago, Collector, Gunning and Goulburn. Not sure? Call 0426 204 244 and ask.
Do you charge for a quote?
No. Call or email us and we’ll give you a free estimate over the phone, with no fee for the estimate. Send photos and videos on WhatsApp to 0426 204 244 and we’ll follow up with a written document setting out the likely scenarios, the cost of each and the warranty.
Electrical emergency? Call now
Send us photos and videos on WhatsApp to 0426 204 244, or call for a free phone estimate.
Call Victor and the team: 03 8583 2640 or 0426 204 244
Holy Mess Repairs · Canberra base: 4/9 Dines Place, Bruce ACT 2617 · Main office: 19 Chivers Rd, Templestowe VIC 3106 · Serving Canberra, Queanbeyan and towns within about an hour