Emergency & After-Hours Electrician · Chattanooga, TN — Electrical emergencies don't wait for business hours
Sparks, a burning smell, storm damage or a panel that's gone dark — VoltWise Electric takes emergency and after-hours calls from homes and businesses around Chattanooga.
Our regular hours are Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Electrical problems don't keep that schedule, so for anything that can't safely wait, call anyway — including evenings and weekends.
When you call, we'll ask what you're seeing, walk you through making it safe — often that means switching off one breaker — and then get the problem fixed.
Emergency & After-Hours Electrician
Emergencies we handle
Sparks, smoke or burning smells
At an outlet, switch, fixture or the panel. Treat these as urgent: they point to a connection that's overheating.
Loss of power
Your whole home, or part of it, is dark while the neighbors still have power.
Storm & water damage
Wiring, outlets or equipment hit by storms, flooding or leaks — made safe before anything is switched back on.
Damaged service equipment
Meter bases and service masts damaged by storms or falling limbs, repaired so the utility can restore power.
Panel problems
A main breaker that won't reset, or a panel that's hot, buzzing or showing scorch marks.
Outlets that shock
An outlet, switch or appliance that gave someone a shock — a sign of a wiring or grounding fault.
What to do right now
- Smoke or flames: get everyone out and call 911 first.
- A downed power line: stay far away, keep others away and call your power company.
- Sparks or a burning smell at an outlet or switch: turn off that circuit's breaker if you can reach the panel safely, then call.
- The whole neighborhood is dark: that's the utility — report it to your power company.
- Water near outlets or the panel: don't touch them, and only shut off the main if you can stay dry.
For emergency and after-hours service, call VoltWise Electric at (423) 355-8865.
How it works
From first call to finished job.
- 1
Call or send a request
Tell us what you have in mind — call (423) 355-8865 or use the estimate form.
- 2
We look at the job
We ask the right questions, check your panel and wiring, and give you a clear quote before work starts.
- 3
Done right, to code
Licensed, insured and bonded work, with permits and inspections handled when the job needs them.
FAQ
Emergency & After-Hours Electrician: common questions
Do you take calls after hours?
Yes. Our regular hours are Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Outside those hours we take emergency and after-hours calls.
Is it an emergency, or can it wait?
Sparks, smoke, burning smells, hot outlets or panels, water near electrical equipment and shocks are emergencies. A single dead outlet or a light that won't come on can usually wait for regular hours — just leave it switched off.
My power is out. Should I call you or the power company?
If your neighbors are out too, call your power company. If it's just your home, or just part of it, check your panel for a tripped main or branch breaker. If the power doesn't come back, call us.
What should I tell you when I call?
Your address, what you're seeing, smelling or hearing, whether any breakers have tripped and whether anyone is at risk. Photos help if it's safe to take them.
Emergency & After-Hours Electrician across the Chattanooga area
Based in Chattanooga, serving homeowners across Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.
Ready to make your home smarter and more energy-efficient?
Give VoltWise Electric a call or send a request. Licensed, insured and bonded up to $10,000.