“Our first experience with Chris was during an emergency call-out due to a serious electrical fault caused by old wiring, which had resulted in arcing. Chris responded promptly and professionally, resolving the issue quickly and efficiently. Impressed by his level of expertise and professionalism, we have continued to use Chris’s services for multiple projects. To date, he has installed 14 smart lights, 5 display cabinets, and 8 smart sockets for us—all to a consistently high standard.”
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Arkell's Electrics
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- Rated 5.0 from 51 reviews
Newest review July 2025
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- Checkatrade51 reviews · 5.0 avg
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“Arkell’s Electrics has carried out lots of work for me this being one of them … I would highly recommend this company .. no complaints whatsoever.. always leaves it clean and tidy .. very reliable and very helpful.”
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Our first experience with Chris was during an emergency call-out due to a serious electrical fault caused by old wiring, which had resulted in arcing. Chris responded promptly and professionally, resolving the issue quickly and efficiently. Impressed by his level of expertise and professionalism, we have continued to use Chris’s services for multiple projects. To date, he has installed 14 smart lights, 5 display cabinets, and 8 smart sockets for us—all to a consistently high standard.
Arkell’s Electrics has carried out lots of work for me this being one of them … I would highly recommend this company .. no complaints whatsoever.. always leaves it clean and tidy .. very reliable and very helpful.
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Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for electricians in Barnstaple
Across 6 electricians in Barnstaple, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Respectful and tidy in your home: “always leaves it clean and tidy” · Checkatrade, 4 Jul 2025
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Electrician in Barnstaple, Devon.
Services they list
Electric CookersElectric Gate WiringElectric HeatingElectric RadiatorsElectric Range CookersElectric ShowersElectric Smart ThermostatsElectric SocketsElectric StovesElectric Vehicle Charger InstallationElectrical ContractorsElectrical Heater Repair
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BarnstapleDevon
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Electrical work in homes in England & Wales should be done by a registered competent person who can self-certify it meets the Part P safety rules. Check they're on the official register.
Check the electrical registerIn England and Wales, notifiable electrical work (new circuits, a consumer unit, anything in a bathroom or kitchen) must by law be signed off under Part P of the Building Regulations. Confirm they will handle that.
Prefer an electrician registered with a government-approved competent-person scheme (NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA) so they can self-certify the work meets the wiring regulations.
Insist on the Electrical Installation Certificate (or Minor Works Certificate) when the job is done. It is your proof the work is safe and compliant, and you will need it if you ever sell.
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Is Arkell's Electrics a legitimate business?
Arkell's Electrics has 51 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
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What does Arkell's Electrics specialise in?
Arkell's Electrics lists specialist services including Electric Cookers, Electric Gate Wiring, Electric Heating, Electric Radiators, Electric Range Cookers, Electric Showers. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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