Greater Montreal · day, evening and night

Emergency electrician in Montreal

Half the house went dark, a breaker trips the second you reset it, or something smells hot near an outlet. Tell us what’s happening and where. A licensed master electrician in your area calls you back and tells you whether it needs a visit tonight.

Request an electrician

First: who should you call?

A lot of late-night calls to electricians are really for Hydro-Québec, and the other way around. Pick the closest match.

The whole street is dark Only my house, the neighbours have power Part of the house has no power A breaker trips as soon as I reset it Burning smell, hot outlet or buzzing Wire on the ground, mast bent or torn off Water got into the panel or outlets

Pick a situation. The answer shows up here, with what to do while you wait.

What it costs

Every contractor sets their own rates, but the time of day drives most of the difference. Rough figures for Greater Montreal in 2026, travel and first hour included, before tax and parts:

When you call	Travel and first hour	Each extra hour
Weekdays, business hours	$150 to $250	$95 to $140
Evenings and weekends	$225 to $375	$130 to $190
Overnight and holidays	$300 to $500	$160 to $230

If it can safely wait until morning, a decent electrician will say so. That alone often halves the bill.

Where we find electricians

Anywhere on the island, from the Plateau and NDG to Pierrefonds, Pointe-Claire, Kirkland and Beaconsfield, plus Laval and the near South Shore: Longueuil, Brossard, Saint-Lambert, Boucherville. A lot of West Island homes are 1960s and 70s splits and bungalows still on 100 amp service, so panel and service upgrades come up there more than anywhere.

Electricians we send requests to hold an RBQ licence, which is what Quebec requires for any electrical work in someone else’s home. Most of them work in both languages.

Common jobs

Common questions

Will an electrician really come at night?

Yes, several contractors keep someone on call. At night the wait depends on who is free near you, which is why we ask for your city up front. If it’s dangerous, the electrician will tell you on the phone what to switch off in the meantime.

My house is dark but the neighbours have power. Is that Hydro-Québec?

Not always. Check the main breaker at the top of your panel first. If it’s on and nothing works, the problem may be at the meter or the service drop, and Hydro-Québec looks at that first. If the mast or meter base is visibly damaged, you’ll need an electrician afterwards.

Do the electricians speak English?

Most contractors in Montreal and the West Island work in both languages. Write your request in English and mention it; the electrician who calls back will know.