Bristol Power Cut Checker
Use this page to see if there is currently a power cut in Bristol.
POWER CUT BRISTOL?
CONTACT US FOR YOUR EMERGENCY POWER!
Bristol is on the National Grid Electricity Distribution network. Check live outages below or call 105 free to report a cut. Businesses: emergency generator hire is available 24/7.
POWER EMERGENCY? CALL US 24/7/365 ON 0115 9444 422
POWER CUT IN BRISTOL? CHECK LIVE OUTAGES
The checker below shows live outages reported by National Grid Electricity Distribution, formerly Western Power Distribution. You can also use National Grid’s power cut map. Call 105 free to report a power cut or get an update. Keep clear of damaged cables and call 999 if anyone is in danger.
Is your house the only one dark? Open the consumer unit and see whether a switch has flipped down. Turn off any appliance you suspect before resetting it, and if the switch drops again, call a qualified electrician. If the whole street is out, the checker will show whether the fault is already known.
SITTING OUT THE CUT AT HOME
- Leave the fridge and freezer shut, as every opening lets cold air out.
- Light the house with torches and keep candles away.
- Unplug laptops and televisions, and look in on anyone nearby who may struggle.
- Keep a phone charged and a torch by the door in case the cut runs into the evening.
GENERATOR SUPPORT FOR BRISTOL BUSINESSES
Avonmouth and Severnside warehouses, cold stores, care homes and manufacturers all depend on a constant supply. A loss of power can interrupt loading, temperature-controlled stock, essential care and production work. Cold stores and care homes cannot wait long: stock warms up, and residents still need heat, light and care. We can deliver and connect emergency hire generators 24/7, or help you keep your business running with standby power. Our engineers also service and maintain generators, so sites already holding one can keep it ready for the next interruption. See our Bristol generator team.
For a power cut at home, call 105. Our generator services are for businesses.
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BRISTOL POWER NETWORK AND RECENT OUTAGES
In September 2025, an underground-network fault and fire under a manhole cover on Whiteladies Road cut power to more than 1,500 Bristol properties. National Grid maintains the network across Bristol, Bath and much of the South West. Its Priority Services Register gives extra help during outages to eligible households.
BRISTOL POWER CUTS – CHECK NOW WITH OUR INTERACTIVE MAP
Enter your postcode below to see reported outages and estimated restoration times. If nothing is listed and your power is off, call 105.
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Please note - we are unable to assist with home power cut issues - but we will try to provide you with the correct contact number for your energy provider who should be able to assist you further.
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WHERE WE WORK AROUND BRISTOL
Bristol, Avonmouth, Keynsham, Thornbury, Yate, Bath, the Cotswolds and Swindon.
Who do I call about a power cut in Bristol? Call 105 free from any phone: it reaches National Grid Electricity Distribution.
OUR BRISTOL EMERGENCY POWER CUT HIRE SERVICES
Our in-house hire specialists will listen to your specific needs to create a bespoke hire package. Within 2-4 hours, we can be with you restoring the power, wherever you are in Bristol and the surrounding areas.
BESPOKE PACKAGES BUILT TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Everything is available on long or short-term rental contracts. Whether it is for planned routine works or reactive emergency situations, our service team can manage the logistics from the delivery, through to the commissioning of any temporary hire systems. This service includes the on-site assessment for installing a temporary generator in a safe and sustainable manner.
FIND OUT MOREEMERGENCY GENERATOR HIRE 365 DAYS A YEAR
If you are facing a sudden loss of power, you can trust that we will get things sorted quickly. We aim to get equipment to you within 4 hours of logging a call with our team. An on-site engineer will provide an assessment for installing a temporary generator, no matter where you are in the country.
FIND OUT MOREREMOTE MONITORING USING THE LATEST TELEMETRY SYSTEMS
Using the very latest telemetry systems, we can remotely monitor the operation of your hire generator sets while operating in an unmanned location. These controls and measures monitor:
- Fuel & coolant levels
- Oil levels & pressure
- Operating temperature
- Battery status
- Power output
The system also helps to ensure the smooth running of essential or back up power without having to send an engineer regularly to site.
FIND OUT MORESPECIALIST CONTROL CAPABILITIES
Our machines can be configured to offer additional resilience for critical suppliers. Applications include:
- Generator to generator load sharing
- On Load demand Schemes
- G99 compliant mains synchronisation & decoupling
- Peak lopping
- Dead bus synchronisation
- Configurable PLC software
Coupled with our remote Scada monitoring system, we are able to provide our clients with real time status, alarms and control, giving them peace of mind.
FIND OUT MOREOVER 1100 RENTAL SPEC GENERATORS AVAILABLE FROM 20 – 2200KVA, DELIVERED WITHIN 2-4 HOURS IN AN EMERGENCY
No matter what you’re trying to power, we can find a generator which suits your requirements. You may be looking to power equipment, a building or a temporary event – whatever it is we can find the appropriate solution. With Hire Sales team members located across the UK, we’re never far away if you’re looking for help. Below is a selection of our hire generator range, which boasts over 30 different generators, rated from 20 – 2200kVA.
NetZPack 60/75
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NetZPack 45/75
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NetZPack 30/45
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NetZPack 30/75
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R550C5 550kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R220C5 220kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R165C5 165kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R50C5 50kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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YOUR SPECIALIST HIRE TEAM
We have a dedicated team of experts to look after hire, as well as engineers, project managers, consultants and logistics coordinators who are all directly employed by us. They put their expertise to work for you, providing high specification equipment that is bespoke to your needs and budget.