Yes, you can get an emergency electrician in Dundee, day or night. When your power cuts out or a socket starts sparking, you don't want a call centre. You want someone experienced who answers the phone himself. In Dundee, that's James Leslie, with 40 years' experience and calls answered 365 days a year. But what happens after you dial, and what will it cost you? Here's what to expect.
Yes. In Dundee you can reach an emergency electrician at any hour by calling 01382 721486
Yes. In Dundee you can reach an emergency electrician at any hour by calling 01382 721486.
You'll speak to James Leslie himself, not an answering service, whether it's midday or 3am. He runs 24/7 Emergency Electrician Dundee from Castlecroft Business Centre in east Dundee and covers the city, Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Carnoustie, Invergowrie, Newport-on-Tay and nearby areas.
James is a former RAF electrical engineer and retained firefighter with 40 years' experience. He holds the 18th Edition and City & Guilds 2382-22, and he's fully insured.
Call him if you've lost power, your consumer unit keeps tripping, you smell burning or water's reached your electrics. He'll make the fault safe first, explain what went wrong and agree any repair cost with you before he starts.
Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and you speak to James, the electrician, rather than a call centre
Whenever you ring 01382 721486, whether it's 2pm on a Tuesday, 3am on a Sunday or Christmas Day, James Leslie picks up himself. There's no answering service or call centre between you and the electrician.
You describe the fault directly to a former RAF electrical engineer with 40 years' experience, so he can judge how urgent it is and tell you what to do while you wait. If you smell burning or water's reaching your sockets, he'll talk you through isolating the power safely. He'll also tell you the price before he sets off.
Evening and overnight call-outs need a £50 deposit by secure text link, which comes off your final bill. Daytime calls before 6pm need no deposit, and there's no call-out fee.
He gives you safety advice on the phone first and then arranges a visit, though attendance depends on availability
Before James arranges a visit, he makes sure you and your home are safe. When you call 01382 721486, he asks what's happening and talks you through the immediate steps.
That might mean switching off the power at your consumer unit, keeping clear of water near sockets, or leaving the property if you smell burning. As a former retained firefighter, he knows which signs need urgent action.
Once the danger's under control, James arranges a visit. Attendance depends on his availability, so he'll tell you honestly when he can reach you.
For evening and overnight call-outs, you'll pay a £50 deposit by secure text link before he sets off, and it comes off your bill. He agrees parts and any repair costs before starting.
There's no call-out fee during the day (Monday to Saturday, 8am–6pm)
If you call during the day, Monday to Saturday between 8am and 6pm, there's no call-out fee. You pay £50 an hour for time on site, charged in 30-minute blocks, with a £100 minimum that covers the first two hours. There's no deposit to pay before James sets off, and if you cancel after his "on my way" text, it costs you nothing.
Parts are extra, but James agrees them with you before fitting anything, so you won't face surprise charges. No VAT is added either.
That means a straightforward daytime fix, such as tracing a tripping consumer unit, often comes in at the £100 minimum plus parts. If your problem can safely wait until morning, calling during these hours keeps your costs lowest.
Evening call-outs are £150 and overnight, Sunday and bank holiday call-outs are £195, both including the first hour, and no VAT is added
Outside daytime hours, two rates apply. On weekday and Saturday evenings, from 6pm to 10pm, you'll pay £150 for the call-out, which includes the first hour on site.
If the job runs longer, each extra 30 minutes costs £45. Overnight, from 10pm to 8am, and on Sundays and bank holidays, the call-out is £195 including the first hour, then £50 for each extra 30 minutes.
For both rates, you pay a £50 deposit by secure text link before James sets off, and it comes off your final bill. Parts cost extra, but he agrees them with you first.
No VAT is added, so the price you're quoted is exactly the price you pay. An hour-long evening job, for example, comes to £150 plus parts.
Conclusion
So yes, you can get an emergency electrician in Dundee whenever you need one. Call James Leslie on 01382 721486, day or night, 365 days a year, and you'll speak to him directly, not a call centre. He'll assess your fault and its urgency over the phone, then confirm arrival timing if he's available to attend.
He covers Broughty Ferry, Monifieth and Carnoustie too. Rates vary by time, so ask when you call.