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There is no fixed price for the entire job—it depends on the fault, parts needed, and time spent. A call-out fee (typically €60–90) covers the electrician's visit and diagnosis. Once they've identified the problem, they'll explain the cost for parts and labour before starting. A simple circuit breaker replacement might be €100–150; a consumer unit upgrade could be €800–1500. The electrician provides an itemized quote on site.

For emergency calls, we aim to dispatch a local electrician within 120 minutes. Response is fastest during business hours; late-night calls may take longer depending on available partners nearby. For non-urgent jobs, we typically arrange same-day or next-day appointments. Call 0151 611 342 71 and we'll give you a realistic timeframe based on demand.

Yes. Our hotline is answered in English 24/7, and we partner only with electricians in Magdeburg who can communicate in English or provide a translator. When you call, specify if you need English-speaking attendance—we note this and assign accordingly. No language barrier will prevent us helping you.

Under German law, the landlord is responsible for structural repairs including wiring, consumer units, and circuit breakers—these are considered "Hausverwaltung" (building management). A tenant must report the fault promptly. However, if the damage is caused by tenant misuse (e.g., plugging a faulty appliance into a socket), liability may differ. In shared buildings (Miethaus), contact your landlord or Hausmeister first; in single-family rentals, notify your landlord in writing and give them a deadline to arrange repair. We can advise when you call.

An E-Check is a formal electrical safety inspection under DGUV V3 / DIN VDE 0701-0702 standards. It tests your installation's safety against overload, earth leakage, and shock hazard. Landlords often require it before renting, insurance companies may demand it for older properties, and employers require it for workplace appliances. In Magdeburg's many older Gründerzeit flats, an E-Check frequently reveals issues—loose connections, degraded insulation, undersized earth—that should be fixed. We can arrange an inspection and report; follow-up repairs are then itemized separately.

First, check: is power out only in your flat, or is the building dark? Check the consumer unit (Sicherungskasten) for a tripped circuit breaker or RCD—try resetting it by switching off, waiting 10 seconds, and switching back on. If it re-trips immediately, don't keep trying; call us. If the entire building is dark, check if streetlights are off too (suggests a wider grid fault—contact Stadtwerke Magdeburg). If power is out only to you and the circuit won't reset, call 0151 611 342 71 and we'll send an electrician.

Our partner electricians are qualified and certified to German VDE safety standards and hold the necessary credentials to work on domestic and commercial installations. Some partners operate as Meisterbetriebe (master craftsman firms); others are experienced Fachkräfte (skilled technicians). All have been vetted by our dispatch team. When you call, we can tell you the qualifications of the electrician being sent if that matters for your job.

Constant RCD tripping usually signals earth leakage—moisture, worn insulation, or a faulty appliance allowing current to escape to ground. In Magdeburg's older Altstadt and Sudenburg properties, high humidity and aged wiring are common culprits. Wet bathrooms, damp basements, and corroded cable sheaths all trigger it. Do not ignore repeated tripping; it's a safety sign. Call an electrician to test each circuit separately (using an insulation tester) to isolate the fault—often a specific appliance or section of wiring. Once identified, repair or replacement restores safety.