24/7
Emergency Call-Out Availability
20+
Years Serving Geelong
100%
Licensed & Insured Work
★★★★★
5-Star Google Reviews
Geelong's Most Reliable Emergency Electrician
Place Electrical offers a comprehensive range of electrical services for residential properties, which includes maintenance, installations, and repairs.
Our family-owned business is new, but we have been serving the Geelong and surrounding communities for over 20 years. We take great pride in providing excellent workmanship and exceptional customer service.
We understand that safety, efficiency, and affordability are crucial, and we work closely with our clients to ensure that we meet their electrical needs with the highest standards.
24 Hour Electrician Geelong
Geelong's Trusted 24 Hour Electrician for Urgent Electrical Faults
Electrical emergencies are unpredictable — they don’t wait for business hours. Whether you’ve lost power completely, noticed burning smells from your switchboard, or you have exposed wiring from storm damage, Place Electrical’s emergency electricians are ready to respond fast across Geelong and surrounding areas.
As Geelong’s local family-owned electrical business with over 20 years of experience, we understand that your safety can’t wait. Our after hours electrician Geelong team responds to all manner of urgent electrical situations — from a safety switch that keeps tripping to full switchboard faults and everything in between.
If you smell burning or
see sparks — do NOT wait.
see sparks — do NOT wait.
Turn off your mains power switch and call us immediately.
Electrical fires can escalate within minutes.
Call Now - 0400 081 363No power to part or all of your home or business. Our power outage electrician Geelong will diagnose and restore power fast.
Burning odours from outlets or switchboards are a fire risk. Do not delay — call our emergency electrician immediately.
A safety switch that won't reset indicates a fault that needs urgent investigation.
Overloaded switchboards, blown fuses, or tripping circuit breakers. We provide fast switchboard repairs and upgrades in Geelong.
Lightning strikes and flooding can cause severe electrical damage. We assess and make safe any storm-affected electrical systems.
Damaged, frayed or exposed wiring poses an electrocution and fire risk. Our urgent electrician Geelong will make it safe immediately.
Know the Signs
What Counts as an Electrical Emergency?
Not every electrical issue is an emergency — but some situations demand immediate attention to protect your family and property. As your local after hours electrician in Geelong, we want you to know when to call us right away versus when a regular booking is fine.
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Burning or acrid smell from outlets, switches or switchboard.
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Visible sparking from power points, leads or the switchboard.
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Complete power loss and safety switch won't reset
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Electric shock received from appliance or power point
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Storm damage to your home's electrical system or meter box
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Adding power points, installing lights, ceiling fans, upgrades
Stay Safe
What to Do Before Your Emergency Electrician Arrives
Follow these steps to stay safe while our urgent electrician Geelong is on the way.
1
Don't Touch Anything
Never touch exposed wires, sparking outlets or flooded electrical areas. Keep all people and pets away.
2
Turn Off the Mains
If it’s safe to do so, locate your switchboard and switch off the main circuit breaker to cut power.
3
Call 000 First if Needed
If there is fire, smoke or someone has been electrocuted, call 000 before calling an electrician.
4
Call Place Electrical
Ring us immediately on 0400 081 363 and we’ll have an emergency electrician on the way
5
Wait Outside if Unsafe
If you smell burning or suspect structural damage, wait outside until our team and emergency services have made the scene safe.
Why Place Electrical
Why Choose Place Electrical for Emergency Call-Outs?
As a family-owned business serving Geelong for over 20 years, our reputation is built on showing up when it matters most. Here's why thousands of Geelong residents trust us for emergency electrical work.
Our 24 hour electrician Geelong is on call every day of the year — including weekends and public holidays. No electrical emergency waits for 9am, and neither do we.
All work is carried out by fully licensed Victorian electricians. We carry full public liability insurance and issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety (COES) on every job.
No nasty surprises. We provide clear pricing before we start any work. You always know exactly what you’re paying for your emergency electrical repair in Geelong.
We’ve been part of the Geelong community for over two decades. We know the local area, the local homes, and the local electrical infrastructure inside out.
Don’t just take our word for it. Our 5-star Google reviews reflect our commitment to fast response times, quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.
Every emergency job is treated with the highest standard of care. We also offer electrical safety checks after emergency repairs for complete peace of mind.
Coverage Area
After Hours Electrician Geelong — Areas We Cover
Place Electrical’s emergency electrician team covers the entire Greater Geelong region. Whether you’re in the city centre, the Surf Coast, or the Bellarine Peninsula, we can get to you fast.
Can’t see your suburb listed? Call us on 0400 081 363 — we may still be able to help.
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Customer Reviews
What Geelong Customers Say About Our Emergency Electricians
The job was estimated and carried out in a very professional manner. The Electricians turned up on time, ensured that the items being installed were in the best positions. They showed respect for my property and cleaned up before leaving. The invoice and certificate was emailed immediately upon completion.
Ahmet
Customer
Recommend! Responsive, and reasonably priced with excellent service. Booked me in the day after I called with a non-emergency. The engineer had a difficult challenge with an old electrical issue and issues with the fusebox. He worked to fix these quickly and efficiently, and was done and dusted in under two hours despite the challenge at hand! He also replaced two sockets and fixed other faults with the upstairs electrics as part of the job. Super helpful, would definitely use again.
Jenny
Customer
Was really impressed with the service. Easy to schedule with Clinton and he booked me in for the following morning so no waiting around. He was a really nice guy who did a fantastic job - quick fix and good value for money. Would definitely use again and recommend.
Lilian
Customer
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions — Emergency Electrician Geelong
We aim to respond to emergency call-outs across Geelong as quickly as possible. For most areas within Greater Geelong, we can typically attend within 1–2 hours depending on the time of day and current demand. Call us on 0400 081 363 and we’ll give you an accurate ETA.
True electrical emergencies include: complete power loss that can’t be resolved by resetting switches, burning smells from outlets or switchboards, visible sparking, a safety switch that won’t reset, exposed or damaged wiring, and any post-storm electrical damage. If in doubt — call us. It’s always better to be safe.
Yes. In line with Energy Safe Victoria requirements, Place Electrical issues a Certificate of Electrical Safety (COES) upon completion of all electrical installation and repair work — including emergency call-outs. This is emailed to you promptly after the job is complete.
Yes, after-hours emergency call-outs do carry an additional call-out fee. We are always transparent about our pricing before any work begins, so you’ll know the cost upfront. We believe in honest pricing with no hidden surprises.
Yes. Our emergency electrician covers Geelong and surrounding region including the Surf Coast (Torquay, Anglesea) and the Bellarine Peninsula (Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Leopold, Portarlington). Call us to confirm availability for your specific location.
A safety switch that repeatedly trips usually indicates a fault somewhere in your electrical system and should be investigated promptly. While it may not be an immediate danger if the switch is functioning correctly, it does point to an underlying problem. We recommend calling us to book a safety switch inspection as soon as possible.