Emergency disconnections - Costs

Disconnect

If an emergency disconnection is needed, we may charge for the work after it has been completed. Once the emergency disconnection is finished, we’ll review what was required and may contact you to arrange payment.

There may be extra costs depending on the work involved. This can include additional site work, traffic management, or specialist surface materials.

These same factors will also apply if an emergency reconnection is needed.

Safety message

If you need an emergency disconnection, for example due to a fire, tampering or as a result of illegal activities, please stay well away from any damaged cables or equipment and call us 24 hours a day on 0800 31 63 105 or 105

Information on costs can be found below.

Average emergency disconnection charges
Traffic management (if required) = £2079.00
Please note that these costs are an average based on typical work.
The final cost may vary depending on what’s needed on site. For example, if extra work is required to make sure everything meets current electrical standards, this may increase the cost.
Area Underground Overhead Underground / Overhead
Eastern Region (EPN) £2,608.00 £948.00 £3,192.00
London Region (LPN) £3,418.00 ~ ~
Southern Region (SPN) £2,360.00 £787.00 £2,366.00
All costs are shown exclusive of VAT, which will be added at the standard rate.
Average emergency reconnection charges
Traffic management (if required) = £2079.00
Please note that these costs are an average based on typical work.
The final cost may vary depending on what’s needed on site. For example, if extra work is required to make sure everything meets current electrical standards, this may increase the cost.
Area Underground Overhead Underground / Overhead
Eastern Region (EPN) £4,317.00 £1,639.00 £5,556.00
London Region (LPN) £4,643.00 ~ ~
Southern Region (SPN) £4,058.00 £1,639.00 £5,287.00
All costs are shown exclusive of VAT, which will be added at the standard rate.
De-energisation/Re-energisation
Area De-energisation cost Re-energisation cost
Eastern Region (EPN) £412.50 £412.50
London Region (LPN)
Southern Region (SPN)
All costs are shown exclusive of VAT, which will be added at the standard rate.
Billing enquiries

If you have any enquiries relating to billing, please call us on 0203 660 2168. This is an answerphone only service. Please leave us a message with your contact details, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively you can email us at: ukpnemergencydisconnections@ukpowernetworks.co.uk.

If you have a safety concern or require an emergency disconnection, please call 105.

Call us

For safety concerns or emergency disconnections call us free from a mobile or landline. Lines are open 24 hours.