Electrician
DB Electrical Experts
Trust score
28out of 100
Rating1.7★
Review volumeLow · 23
Evidence breadth1 independent public source
Profile statusListed
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What customers say
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1.7out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Highlights
"Excellent work from Dilshan. We were very pleased he was prompt, communicated well and conscientious. Did all that he was asked and more. Very trustworthy. Recommended."
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Excellent work from Dilshan. We were very pleased he was prompt, communicated well and conscientious. Did all that he was asked and more. Very trustworthy. Recommended.
Our fuse box kept tripping, so Dilshan attended the property to inspect the issue. He claimed that our dishwasher was the cause and proceeded to disconnect it. He then requested an immediate payment of £250 for his services. Although he initially insisted on cash, I refused and instead transferred the amount to him. However, shortly after he left, the electricity system tripped again. Despite taking my £250, he failed to resolve the issue. He then attempted to upsell additional work, claiming that I needed to replace my sockets. He quoted £180 for low-cost socket covers and an additional £150
Our fuse box kept tripping, so Dilshan attended the property to inspect the issue. He claimed that our dishwasher was the cause and proceeded to disconnect it. He then requested an immediate payment of £250 for his services. Although he initially insisted on cash, I refused and instead transferred the amount to him. However, shortly after he left, the electricity system tripped again. Despite taking my £250, he failed to resolve the issue. He then attempted to upsell additional work, claiming that I needed to replace my sockets. He quoted £180 for low-cost socket covers and an additional £150
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
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Electrician in Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, Essex.
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Rating: 1.7★
Review volume: Low · 23
Evidence breadth: 1 independent public source
Profile status: Listed
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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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What do customers say about DB Electrical Experts?
DB Electrical Experts has 23 public reviews, averaging 1.7 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is DB Electrical Experts rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate DB Electrical Experts by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews — they show where DB Electrical Experts is strongest, not just the overall average.
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