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Burning Smell From Socket or Electrics

Treat a burning smell at a socket as a safety concern, not an invitation to inspect inside it.

If there is smoke, fire, electric shock risk, exposed live wiring or water near electrics, move away from the hazard and call emergency services first.

Burning Smell From Socket or Electrics

Treat a burning smell at a socket as a safety concern, not an invitation to inspect inside it.

Stop using the affected fitting, keep people away and do not touch a hot, wet or damaged socket. For smoke, fire or immediate danger, move away and call emergency services first. Tell the electrician which fitting is affected and what was in use, without removing its front.

Discuss the next step

Send the property and work details to discuss scope and availability. The call-out is £50 plus VAT (£60 total). Further work is quoted before starting, with no fixed hourly or day rate. Quotes are free when no visit is needed.

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Request help for this issue

Send the symptoms, postcode and safe access details. For immediate danger, smoke, fire or electric shock, call emergency services first.

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Emergency vs planned work

Use the form for a quote request or call-back. If the fault is dangerous, worsening or affecting safety-critical equipment, call now.

What happens next

We review the Topic: Burning Smell From Socket or Electrics details, contact you using the supplied phone or email, and confirm scope before any work starts.

Not a confirmed appointment

A reference confirms receipt only. A visit time is confirmed separately after availability and access are agreed.

For urgent electrical issues, call 07538 729996.

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