“Dave installed a new extractor hood for me; discussed my options beforehand; stayed in touch throughout to plan and schedule the work; the new extractor hood works well. Good work and great value.”
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DK Automation
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- Rated 5.0 from 65 reviews across 2 review sources
- Reviewed 7 months ago
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability4.9
Communication4.9
Quality of work4.9
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade50 reviews · 5.0 avg
- MyBuilder15 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Small circuit blown / fuse blown”
“Dimplex Opti-myst Electric Fire needs repair Great service from David. Highly recommend”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for DK Automation, including the highlights above. The 65 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Install integrated oven Super fast response from David and great communication. Kept me up to date throughout and dealt with issues efficiently as they arose. Fully recommend and would definitely use again in future. Many thanks
Repair electrical cable that I've drilled through! Dave fixed my DIY error within a couple of hours of me posting my distress call on here Excellent service at a very reasonable price Would certainly use Dave again, though hopefully on a planned basis next time!
Connecting LED house sign to the mains David provided an excellent service, he answered my post quickly and came around the following morning. David gave me a number of options and provided me with an accurate and reasonable priced quote. David installed the light in my time frame, cleaned up afterwards and was highly professional throughout. I would highly recommended him.
Install light fittings and ethernet cable to garage Great visit from David. Arrived on time, really nice guy and done a professional job. Also saved me a load of work and money by suggesting an alternative to running a new ethernet cable to my garage. Top man!
Ceiling light replacement Polite & Professional. Extensive knowledge. Glad to work with.
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Add plug sockets & remove old alarm Had David over to install a few power sockets, remove an old alarm and install spot lights. David did a great job and was very polite and informative. Even when faced with a few unexpected issues he suggested alternatives while offering his advice on each option. Very happy with the work and will certainly be calling him again for future work !
Broken lighting mechanism downstairs WC Excellent have recommended to others
Recessed Lighting; door bell connection; battery rep'mt Assessed job and obtained parts promptly. Fitted replacements an completed work required. Advised on alternate solution to unresolved issue. Polite, on time and efficient. Will use again.
- Install Appliances
**Customer description**
Oven and hob disconnected Monday 26th July
- Install Appliances **Customer description** Oven and hob disconnected Monday 26th July Very professional service. Very reasonably priced. Thoroughly recommend and would not hesitate to use again. Thanks David!
Put up a curtain rail in the bedroom. David did an amazing job putting up a curtain rail in my bedroom, even put the curtains on for me. I would recommend him to anyone.
Electrical work needed in garage Incredibly pleased with the job David did! He’s knowledgeable and thorough and worked REALLY hard in the heatwave we’re experiencing! He kept me informed throughout the job and was flexible to making last minute changes to the original job spec. Very reasonably priced for the wealth of knowledge and experience that he has - so much so that my sister has now approached David for extensive work in her new home. I would highly recommend David.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for electricians in Hoddesdon
Across 8 electricians in Hoddesdon, 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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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 18 customer reviews across 2 review sources.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “David installed the light in my time frame, cleaned up afterwards” · MyBuilder, 21 Dec 2021
“Really good quality of work, fair price and excellent communication.” · MyBuilder, 27 Oct 2023
“does a very neat and thorough installation and leaves everything tidy.” · MyBuilder, 17 Apr 2023
“He’s knowledgeable and thorough” · MyBuilder, 21 Jul 2021
“He is a really nice guy, very punctual” · MyBuilder, 17 Apr 2023
“Arrived on time, really nice guy and done a professional job.” · MyBuilder, 5 Nov 2021
“Polite, on time and efficient.” · MyBuilder, 30 Jul 2021
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- 18 Mar 2026
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- 18 Mar 2026
Companies House registration
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Legal nameDK Automation
Company number10978843
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About
Qualified Electrician, fully insured, registered with Napit Competent Person Scheme, Part P and DBS checked and am a registered electrical tester. Electrical installation, EICR tests, smoke alarm replacement. Also Smart lighting installation, Nest and Hive installation.
Services they list
Electric CookersElectric Range CookersElectric Smart ThermostatsElectric SocketsElectric StovesElectric Vehicle Charger InstallationElectrical ContractorsEnergy Efficient LightingExtractor FansFault FindingFuseboard / Consumer Unit InstallationFuseboard / Consumer Unit Repair
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Areas served
HertfordshireHoddesdon
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Common questions about DK Automation
Is DK Automation a legitimate business?
DK Automation has 65 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Its registration on Companies House currently needs a careful check (Dissolved), so weigh the reviews alongside that. 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.
What do customers say about DK Automation?
DK Automation has 65 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is DK Automation rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate DK Automation by category: Reliability 4.9 out of 5, Communication 4.9 out of 5, Quality of work 4.9 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where DK Automation is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know DK Automation's reviews are genuine?
DK Automation's 65 public reviews are gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Reviews spread across several review sources are harder to fake than a single polished page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Is DK Automation qualified and accredited?
We hold 2 independently sourced credentials for DK Automation, including NAPIT, 2025 Checkatrade Awards - Regional Finalist. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, NAPIT is a government-approved electrical competent-person scheme whose members self-certify that their work meets the wiring regulations.
Is DK Automation a registered business?
DK Automation appears on Companies House (company number 10978843), but its registration status needs a careful check. Worth checking: Dissolved. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does DK Automation specialise in?
DK Automation lists specialist services including Electric Cookers, Electric Range Cookers, Electric Smart Thermostats, Electric Sockets, Electric Stoves, Electric Vehicle Charger Installation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
How long has DK Automation been trading?
DK Automation has been reviewed on public sources since 2021.
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