DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED TO HIRE AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR?
If you a business experiencing a power cut, and find yourself requiring emergency power, our emergency generator hire services are available 24/7/365.
GET IN TOUCH NOW
POWER CUT IN MY AREA
Use our industry leading power cut checker to see if there is currently a power cut in your area of the UK and how long it will last.
PLEASE ENTER YOUR POSTCODE
TO CHECK FOR A POWER CUT:
TO CHECK FOR A POWER CUT:
POWER CUT IN MY AREA
If you’re concerned that your area has been affected by a power cut, use our live power cut checker to check now.
Working with electricity Distribution Network Operators (DNO’s) across the UK, our power cut checker can search our live postcode database to see if any live power cuts in your area have been logged.
Power cuts in your area, both planned and unplanned, will happen from time to time. Electricity power drops for a whole host of reasons and often due to circumstances beyond the control of the DNO.
The inconvenience from a loss of electricity and internet access can feel like the end of the world, regardless of where you live or the size of your home or business. In the event of an unscheduled power cut of your local electricity network our live power cut checker will keep you informed and offer help and advice. Simply select your area of the UK and Ireland from our outage map on this page, then enter your postcode to see if your area is currently affected. Our aim is to ensure your safety and help you to prepare and plan ahead of any possible UK power cut or emergency.
READ MORE + LESS -
POWER CUTS TODAY
IS THERE A POWER CUT IN MY AREA?
Is there a power cut in your area today? Use our postcode checker to double check now. If you find there is, use our tool to find out when it may be rectified, as dictated to us by the Distributor Network Operator (DNO).
You can also report the power cut in your area today by calling 105. This will put you through to the National Grid, who will give you the opportunity to report the power outage. The service is free and available to people in England, Scotland & Wales. Your local DNO will then be able to offer advice and guidance on the specifics of the power cut your experiencing, as well as some general advice for the future.
OR VIEW POWER CUTS BY PROVIDER
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT – THE HOMEOWNERS GUIDE
From adverse weather to faulty wiring and equipment, power cuts and outages are regular occurrences in some areas, often bringing with them power loss and interruptions to households up and down the country. This go-to-guide aims to keep you and your family in-the-know with some handy tips and practices to follow should you find yourself without power.
READ THE FULL GUIDEPREPARING YOUR BUSINESS FOR A POWER CUT
This go-to-guide aims to get you and your work force back up and running as quickly and efficiently as possible with some handy tips and practices to follow when the power goes down. The following information also provides you with useful contact details should your business find itself without power.
READ THE FULL GUIDEWHY DO POWER CUTS HAPPEN?
Power cuts happen for a number of reasons. Whether planned or unplanned, WB Power Services are on-hand to serve your temporary or emergency power needs. In the event of a power outage, we can be with you within 2-4 hours, depending on your location.
DNO INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE
One of the main causes of power outages in the UK is damage to the infrastructure and machinery of energy companies. Occasionally, it is possible that some crucial parts have been taken. Some minerals are valuable enough that people may steal them in an attempt to benefit from them, like copper. The ageing and degradation of most of the UK’s electricity infrastructure is another major issue. There were 640 documented outages in 2015 as opposed to 537 in 2014, a rise of more than 19%. Infrastructure and equipment are under increasing pressure from rising demand and are finding it difficult to keep up.
BUSINESS INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE
Business facilities can commonly lose power through no direct fault of the distributor network operator (DNO). For example, the age of buildings can have a strong effect on the reliability and condition of the internal electrical wiring. With frequent use, damage from the dilapidation of buildings, as well as damage building occupants can have an adverse effect on the reliability of the power source.
POOR WEATHER
Adverse weather can cause all sorts of issues that may affect power performance. High winds, falling trees and other debris may damage power lines, leading to outages. Throughout the colder months, snow and ice can also lead to damage to national power infrastructure. Whilst there is nothing you can do to control the weather, there are strong mitigation you can put in place to keep the power running, such as hiring a generator.
Poor weather conditions can lead to power cuts in the UK too. During a storm is a particularly bad time to be without power, when everyone needs heat and light to stay safe. High winds, falling trees and other debris can all affect infrastructure, such as power lines. Snow and ice might cause problems too, and we could be seeing a rise in colder winters. There’s nothing that you can do about bad weather, so the best thing you can do is be prepared for these situations. Having a generator for your home or business should help to keep you going.
PLANNED OUTAGES
Sometimes, it is necessary for power companies to perform maintenance on their power lines, which obviously leads to planned outages. Despite being planned, they are still inconvinient to the end user, whether it is a business or a homeowner. Your power company should in touch well in advance to notify you of the planned outage. They should be able to tell you how long the outage is going to go on for, as well as a fixed end and start date. This should give you time to prepare.
