Emergency Electrician in Santa Cruz

Some electrical problems shouldn't wait: a burning smell near an outlet, a switch that sparked, half the house dark while the neighbors still have lights, or a breaker that trips every time you reset it. Electrician's Precision Pros provides fast emergency service across Santa Cruz, Capitola, Scotts Valley and Soquel. Call us, tell us what's going on, and we'll help you stay safe, let you know how soon we can get there, and explain what happens next.

If you see smoke, fire, or active sparking, move to safety and contact emergency services first. Then call us.

Call +1 (831) 231-7014

Describe the problem and we'll tell you how quickly we can be there.

An electrician in a hard hat and face shield testing an electrical panel — illustrative image for electrical services in Santa Cruz, CA

Call right away if you notice

A burning or hot plastic smell near outlets, switches or the panel
Sparks from an outlet, switch or the panel
Scorch marks or melted plastic on devices
A breaker that trips immediately every time
Loss of power to part of the house while neighbors have power
Water reaching outlets or equipment after a winter storm

While you wait for us

If it's safe, switch off the affected breaker, or the main if you're not sure which one it is. Don't keep resetting a breaker that trips. Unplug anything on a suspect outlet and keep everyone away from the area. Stay out of standing water near electrical equipment. We'll talk you through it on the phone.

When we get there

We make things safe first, isolating the faulty circuit and checking that nothing else is at risk. Then we find the cause and explain it in plain terms. Many emergency faults are repaired on the same visit. If more work is needed, we restore power safely where we can and explain the next steps.

Winter storms on the coast

Santa Cruz winter storms bring wind, falling limbs and heavy rain, which can damage service drops, flood outdoor outlets and leave homes partly without power. We work through storm calls by risk and let you know where yours stands.

How a emergency job goes

Give us a call

Tell us what you'd like done or what's gone wrong. We'll ask a few friendly questions and figure out the next step together.

We take a look

We check the panel, the circuits and the space, and listen to what you're planning.

We talk it through

You get clear options in plain English, so you can choose what works for your home.

We do it properly

Work to current code with permits handled, tested before we leave, and the area left tidy.

Emergency questions

Is a burning smell an emergency?

Yes, treat it as one. It usually means a connection is overheating. Turn off the circuit if you can and call.

Is the outage me or PG&E?

If neighbors have power and your main is on but part of your home is out, the problem is likely on your side.

What if outdoor outlets got wet?

Leave the circuit off until it's dry and checked. Moisture can cause tripping and corrosion.

How is emergency work priced?

Urgent work is priced on the job, and we explain the cost before starting any repair.