Electrical emergencies, one by one

Each page below covers one emergency: how to make it safe, what usually causes it in a Maltese home, the published price bands, and when to send the form.

Not sure which page you need? The cost calculator covers the common jobs, the Journal explains what the rules and the market say, and a site visit settles the rest.

Emergencies

• No powerThe property is dark but the street has power.
• Board tripping, won't resetThe RCD or main switch trips and will not stay on.
• Burning smell or sparksA socket, switch, light or the board smells hot or has sparked.
• Water in the electricsWater is getting into a light fitting, socket or the board.
• Exposed or damaged cableA cable is cut, crushed, burnt or hanging loose.