Best emergency electricians in Hornsby
Last updatedHornsby Electric - Level 2 Electrician leads this list: it lists 24/7 availability, publishes its licence number and does Level 2 grid work. Emergency electricians in Hornsby differ mostly in where they are based, what they say about after-hours work and whether they publish a licence. Choose by the fault: a power outage, a tripping safety switch and a burning smell each point to a different business below.
Quick picks in Hornsby
- Best for a power outage at home: Faraday Group, which also takes power restoration calls after an outage and runs round the clock.
- Best for a safety switch that keeps tripping: Radiance Electrical Services, which lists safety switch faults among its jobs and works around the clock.
- Best for a burning smell or sparking wiring: McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd, which says it sends someone the same day for burning smells.
- Best for an after-hours call-out with a set price: Plateau Electrical, which gives set quotes and sends crews at any hour.
- Best for a switchboard upgrade after hours: Hornsby Electric - Level 2 Electrician, which is open round the clock and publishes licence 94538C.
Best emergency electricians in Hornsby, ranked

#1Hornsby Electric for switchboard upgrades and Level 2 grid work
24/7Licence publishedBased in Mount ColahHornsby Electric - Level 2 Electrician operates out of Mount Colah and is open around the clock. Its licence is 94538C. Work covers fault finding, switchboard replacements and safety switch repairs, plus Level 2 jobs such as grid connections, meters and pole services. Homes, strata schemes and commercial sites are all served. Customers mention that the owner, David, turns up in person and returns to complete unfinished jobs.
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#2Plateau Electrical for 24/7 call-outs with a set price
24/7Licence publishedBased in Collaroy PlateauPlateau Electrical is located in Collaroy Plateau and sends emergency crews at any hour, every day of the year. Calls made overnight, at weekends or on public holidays are answered by a crew based on the Northern Beaches. Licence 349638C appears on its listing. Pricing is settled through set quotes issued before any labour begins. Customers report the crew arrives at the booked time and cleans up afterwards.

#3Faraday Group for power outages and meter upgrades
24/7Based in Denistone EastFaraday Group sits in Denistone East and handles round-the-clock emergencies for households and companies alike. Power restoration after a blackout is part of its service list. It also carries out meter replacements, switchboard changes and grid connection jobs at Level 2. Projects run from one outlet to whole commercial sites such as warehouses and schools. No licence figure is printed on its listing, so request one prior to committing.

#4Radiance Electrical Services for safety switch faults at any hour
24/7Licence publishedBased in Lane CoveRadiance Electrical Services is headquartered in Lane Cove and runs call-outs day and night across Sydney, public holidays included. Target response time is an hour or two, though traffic can extend it. Safety switch repairs and switchboard work feature prominently in its catalogue. Registration number 386985C is shown. Level 2 status covers meter and service mains tasks, and smoke alarm fitting is offered too.

#5McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd for scorched smells and downed lines the same day
24/7Licence publishedBased in Lane Cove WestMcIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd operates from Lane Cove West. Outages, electric shocks, scorched smells, burnt sockets and fallen lines all get a visit the same day, whatever the hour. Damaged cabling should be left alone until someone qualified says the spot is safe. Crews send word when they are roughly half an hour out. Licence 209287C appears throughout its pages.
#6PMJ Electrical PTY Ltd for a Hornsby base, listed as open 24 hours
24/7*Licence publishedPMJ Electrical PTY Ltd is located right in Hornsby. The listing claims round-the-clock hours, but no emergency service is described on its pages, so enquire about after-hours coverage before engaging. Licence 101717C is posted. Clients praise its straightforward dealings and reasonable pricing, and note the crew leaves things neat. Feedback dates from 2021, so confirm present availability on the phone.
Compare emergency electricians in Hornsby
The table sets out where each business is based, its emergency cover and whether it publishes a licence number.
| Electrician | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsby Electric - Level 2 Electrician | Mount Colah | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (150) |
| Plateau Electrical | Collaroy Plateau | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (354) |
| Faraday Group Denistone East | Denistone East | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (335) |
| Radiance Electrical Services | Lane Cove | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (55) |
| McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd | Lane Cove West | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (144) |
| PMJ Electrical PTY Ltd | Hornsby | 24/7* | โ | โ 4.8 (17) |
24/7* : listed as open 24 hours, but the business doesn't say 24/7 itself. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked emergency electricians in Hornsby
The order follows customer comments, with more weight given to businesses that have more of them. A Hornsby base, a licence number in print and out-of-hours availability named by the firm all count toward a place. The business's own material on emergency and fault jobs was read too. Businesses that name Hornsby among the suburbs they cover are included.
Emergency electricians in Hornsby: FAQ
Which Hornsby emergency electricians publish a licence number?
Hornsby Electric - Level 2 Electrician, Plateau Electrical, Radiance Electrical Services, McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd and PMJ Electrical PTY Ltd all show one. Faraday Group shows none on its listing, so check its credentials before a visit.
Which emergency electrician is based closest to Hornsby?
PMJ Electrical operates from Hornsby, the suburb this page covers. Hornsby Electric - Level 2 Electrician works from Mount Colah, while Radiance Electrical Services is in Lane Cove and McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd in Lane Cove West.
Do Hornsby emergency electricians give free quotes?
Faraday Group gives no-cost estimates for home and commercial jobs. Radiance Electrical Services and PMJ Electrical PTY Ltd also list free quotes, and PMJ states its quotes carry no obligation.