Best emergency electricians in Surry Hills
Last updatedAmbient Electrical leads this list of emergency electricians in Surry Hills, because its owner answers after-hours calls and its licence number is published. Each business is based outside Surry Hills, so travel time matters on an urgent fault. They differ on when they answer and what they publish. Choose by the fault you have: a late call-out, a switchboard problem, or a repair that needs parts brought in.
Quick picks in Surry Hills
- Best for a late fault with the owner answering: Ambient Electrical, which picks up its own emergency calls.
- Best for urgent repairs finished in one visit: Bellevue Electrical, whose van carries a large stock of parts.
- Best for switchboard upgrades and three-phase power: A.SAL Electrical Services Pty Ltd, which emails a written breakdown before any work.
- Best for burning smells and power outages: McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd, with same-day attendance for those jobs.
Best emergency electricians in Surry Hills, ranked

#1Ambient Electrical for late faults, with the owner answering the phone
24/7Licence publishedBased in BronteAmbient Electrical is a Bronte electrician that answers emergency calls round the clock, with the owner picking up. A night fault reaches someone who can act on it straight away. Its licence is 237173C. Fault finding, switchboard upgrades and house rewiring are its core jobs, and customers say the pricing is fair and the work is explained before it starts. Its base is Bronte, and Surry Hills is in its area, so allow for travel on an urgent call.

#2Bellevue Electrical for urgent repairs finished on the first visit
24/7Based in WollstonecraftBellevue Electrical is a Wollstonecraft electrician that takes calls at any hour and says it reaches jobs on time. Many urgent jobs are completed in a single visit, since the van holds a large parts supply. The owner, Steven Lee, has more than 20 years in electrical installation and project management. Power points, ceiling fans and lighting design make up the everyday work, and customers say the work area is left clean. Its licence details aren't given. The business is based in Wollstonecraft and serves Surry Hills. For urgent faults, call 0448 326 234.

#3A.SAL Electrical Services Pty Ltd for switchboard upgrades and three-phase power
24/7*Licence publishedBased in BotanyA.SAL Electrical Services Pty Ltd is a Botany electrician listed as open 24 hours a day. Its main work is switchboard and consumer mains upgrades, plus three-phase power supplies for homes and businesses. The licence on record is 291400C. It also fits power points, LED and outdoor lighting, air conditioning and EV chargers. It doesn't say what after-hours calls cover, so ask before booking a late job. Each job is scoped in writing first, and customers say jobs start on time. Botany is its base, and it serves Surry Hills.

#4McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd for same-day call-outs on outages and burning smells
24/7Licence publishedBased in Lane Cove WestMcIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd is a Lane Cove West electrician that takes emergencies at all hours. Same-day attendance covers power outages, electrical shocks, burning smells and fallen power lines. Switchboard and safety switch upgrades are its main work, with EV charger installation and a 10-point home health check. Its licence is 209287C. Its listed office hours are weekdays from 8am to 4:30pm. Clients say crews turn up when booked and tidy up afterwards. Lane Cove West is home base, and Surry Hills is in its service area. For a fault that is burning or sparking, call 1300 627 727 rather than waiting for a reply.

#5Randwick Electrical for 24/7 call-outs across the Eastern Suburbs
24/7Based in RandwickRandwick Electrical is a Randwick firm that responds at any hour across the Eastern Suburbs. Work ranges from one power point or light fitting up to switchboard upgrades. It also does fault finding, LED and outdoor lighting, test and tag, and hot water repairs. Licensed electricians and an apprentice make up the crew, and the lead electrician has more than 15 years in the trade. No licence details are given, and set hours aren't listed. One customer says a crew came within an hour of a short-notice call. Hot water repairs are on the list, but the business doesn't say which systems it covers, so ask before booking.
Compare emergency electricians in Surry Hills
The table compares where each business is based, when it answers emergencies and whether it publishes a licence number.
| Electrician | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient Electrical | Bronte | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (138) |
| Bellevue Electrical | Wollstonecraft | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (191) |
| A.SAL Electrical Services Pty Ltd | Botany | 24/7* | โ | โ 5.0 (218) |
| McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd | Lane Cove West | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (144) |
| Randwick Electrical | Randwick | 24/7 | โ | โ |
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 Surry Hills
Customer feedback sets the first order, and feedback from more customers counts for more. Credit goes to after-hours work a business states itself, a licence on show, and a base in or near Surry Hills. The emergency and electrical details each business gives are read against the emergency jobs listed here, so an everyday-only firm sits lower.
Emergency electricians in Surry Hills: FAQ
Which Surry Hills electricians come out after hours?
Ambient Electrical has its owner take night calls, and Randwick Electrical and McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd also cover nights. Bellevue Electrical takes calls day and night too, while A.SAL Electrical Services Pty Ltd doesn't say what after-hours calls cover.
Which electricians publish a licence number?
Ambient Electrical, A.SAL Electrical Services Pty Ltd and McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd show one. Bellevue Electrical and Randwick Electrical give none, so get a licence number in writing before any work begins.
Which Surry Hills electrician handles switchboard upgrades?
A.SAL Electrical Services Pty Ltd lists consumer mains upgrades and three-phase supplies alongside its switchboard work. Ambient Electrical and McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd also list switchboard upgrades among their services.
Are any of these electricians based in Surry Hills?
None of these businesses is based in Surry Hills. Each works from a nearby suburb, Bronte, Wollstonecraft, Botany, Lane Cove West or Randwick, and lists Surry Hills in its areas covered.