How much does an emergency electrician charge in Spain?

The price table

An emergency job has two parts: the call-out, which pays for availability and immediate travel, and the repair. These are 2026 market references, rough and excluding VAT:

In Seville, night emergency rates of 80 to 150 euros are advertised, and nationally you will see night rates from 40 up to 300 euros, depending on what they include.

What the call-out usually covers

Normally travel, diagnosis and a first period of work. Materials, extra hours and, if needed, the boletín (electrical certificate) are charged separately. When a repair runs on, the hourly rate applies.

Why an emergency costs more

Answering at three in the morning or on a Sunday means having someone available and setting off without planning, sometimes without knowing what fault is waiting. That is why a night or holiday call-out roughly doubles the working-hours one.

Urgent, or can it wait?

Telling the difference saves you money.

• Call now: a burning smell, smoke, shocks from taps (faucets) or appliances, the whole home without power, a hot fuse board, or a fridge with medicine or food about to spoil.
• Can wait until tomorrow: one socket not working, a light fitting, or a breaker that trips only with one appliance you can leave unplugged.

How to avoid surprises

1. Ask for the call-out and hourly price before the electrician sets off. Spanish consumer rules require the price to be given before you agree.
2. Ask whether materials are extra and whether the price includes the 21 % VAT.
3. Ask for an itemised invoice at the end.
4. If you can, send photos of the fuse board or the fault: it helps bring the right part and give a tighter price.

When the fault is dangerous or leaves you without something that cannot wait, see our 24-hour emergency electrician service in Seville, Spain, and our prices.