South East Power Cut Checker
Use this page to see if there is currently a power cut in South East.
POWER CUT SOUTH EAST
CONTACT US FOR YOUR EMERGENCY POWER!
The South East is split between UK Power Networks and SSEN, so check by postcode on the right live map, or call 105 free to report a power cut. For businesses, we can arrange emergency generator hire 24/7.
POWER EMERGENCY? CALL US 24/7/365 ON 0115 9444 422
POWER CUT IN KENT, SUSSEX, SURREY OR HAMPSHIRE?
Much of Kent, Sussex and Surrey is on UK Power Networks, whose live power cut map searches by postcode. Hampshire, along with parts of Surrey and West Sussex, is on SSEN: try its PowerTrack map. The boundary cuts across counties, so search your postcode rather than going by county. Either way, call 105 (free) and your call goes to the right network. Keep fridge doors closed and use torches, not candles.
- Not sure which operator? 105 will route you.
- Write down your postcode before you call.
Before treating it as a wider cut, check the trip switch or consumer unit and see whether nearby homes or street lights are also affected. Unplug sensitive equipment before supply returns, and check in on a neighbour who may need assistance.
SOUTH EAST BUSINESSES THAT CANNOT GO DARK
Manor Royal near Crawley, the Port of Southampton and the Port of Dover all depend on constant power. A cut halts refrigeration, scanning and customs systems. Our Brighton and Hove and Southampton pages cover local standby power, and keeping your business running through a power cut explains how to plan.
For these sites, even a short interruption can stop loading bays, production lines, security systems and communications, leaving staff unable to continue normal work. Refrigerated stock needs particular attention, while delayed processing can quickly affect schedules and customers. We provide 24/7 emergency generator hire when an unexpected outage threatens operations, as well as standby generators for planned resilience. Our generator servicing and maintenance helps ensure equipment is ready when it is needed, whether you run a warehouse, office, transport operation or public-facing site.
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RECENT OUTAGES ACROSS THE SOUTH EAST
On 13 August 2026, a series of power cuts in Brighton hit several thousand properties in Round Hill, Moulsecoomb and Bevendean, with UK Power Networks blaming underground cable faults. Back in February 2022, Storm Eunice struck on the 18th, and by the 20th around 23,000 homes in South East England were still without power.
Households who may be eligible can sign up to the Priority Services Register with their network operator.
SOUTH EAST POWER CUTS – CHECK NOW WITH OUR INTERACTIVE MAP
Enter your postcode on the UK Power Networks map or the SSEN PowerTrack map. If your address does not appear on one, it will be on the other.
Home power cut checker
Business power cut checker
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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.
Temporary power available within 2 hours
We are available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week
Temporary power available within 2 hours
SOUTH EAST AREAS WE COVER
We support Brighton, Crawley, Slough, Southampton, Portsmouth and the surrounding counties.
Why are there two operators?
The South East is split between two network companies. 105 connects you to whichever serves your address.
Power cut checkers for towns in South East: Aldershot, Brighton & Hove, Crawley, Hastings, High Wycombe, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Portsmouth, Reading, Southampton.
OUR SOUTH EAST 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 the South East or 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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R220C5 220kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R165C5 165kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R550C5 550kVA 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.