“I have used Vic over the last 2-3 years and he has been fantastic. Lovely chap, always have a lovely chat. He's helpful, knowledgeable and reasonably priced while also doing a good job! Definitely recommend for any electrical job you need doing big or small!”
Public evidence profile
ESV Installations
Credentials & registries
TrustATrader Approved
Trust Score
79out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 728 reviews across 2 review sources
- 9 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume728
Independent sources2 independent public sources
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say55.3 of 60
Independent checks14 of 30
Track record10 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0.6 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them8.3 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site3.1 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work2.1 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade720 reviews · 5.0 avg
- TrustATrader8 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Very pleased with the work carried out. Have used ESV before for aerial work so knew we would have quality work.”
“Vic provided an excellent service throughout, from his initial visit through to providing a price and then carrying out the work, which was first class. We would use Vic again and definitely recommend.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for ESV Installations, including the highlights above. The 728 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Really good.
Totally professional & first class job.
Vic is fantastic, lovely bloke who does a good job at a reasonable price. Strongly recommend!
Great job done. Supply bracket to fit a 65inch tv and soundbar. Quality and professional fitting. I am very happy and highly recommend. Will use again in future.
We were pleased with the service provided by Paul. He came within a couple of days of my contact and was able to diagnose and fix the problem quickly. He followed up afterwards to check that everything was working well after his repairs. We would happily use again.
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Verified by Checkatrade
Vic quoted for the our job and carried out the work there and then!! Highly recommended!
Verified by CheckatradeNew socket faceplate and changing a single socket to a double
Vic arrived to change a couple of sockets for me. He was very professional, helpful and friendly. I was at ease from the moment he arrived. Job was completed with no issues and he talked me through what he was doing at all times. Once finished any mess was cleaned up. Advice was given for future jobs that I need doing and I will definitely be re booking with ESV Installations. I highly recommend his services.
Verified by Checkatrade
Excellent work, good price, arrived on time and completed the job as promised.
Verified by Checkatrade
Arrived on Time. Professional from start. Charged by the time used in fixing Bracket, Mounting and Tuning. As replacement TV had different sockets to old, more work was required to ensure transition. Very happy with result & would definitely use Company again.
Verified by Checkatrade
Very prompt, professional and friendly. Reasonably priced. Fully informed of cost before commencing work. Photo evidence provided. Very honest ( even gave me the £1 coin he found on the roof.
Verified by Checkatrade
ESV are reliable, helpful, courteous, knowledgeable and i have used them several times over the last .8 years as I know we can trust their workmanship. We would recommend them for all electrical/tv/wifi problems/jobs.
Verified by CheckatradeWiring in driveway lights
Excellent job, arrived on time. Fitted 5 new lights plus a sensor and junction boxes. Very neat and tidy job
Verified by Checkatrade
Vic was polite, friendly and very professional. He inspired confidence in me when he came to look at the job. He was not put off by the amount of work that was needed nor the hight of the working area. Vic was very good at communicating at at all times. Completed the work in the time quoted. I am a very satisfied customer and I will wholeheartedly recommend Vic to friends and family who need a first rate electrian.
Verified by Checkatrade
Vic is extremely kind, helpful and knowledgable. He did a great job at fitting an Aerial into my new flat. Really impressed with his service! 100% recommend him to anyone who needs an Aerial!
Verified by Checkatrade
Very pleased with work carried out Brady who carried out the installation was very good and left no mess thank you Alan
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for electricians in Colchester
Across 68 electricians in Colchester, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 150 customer reviews across 2 review sources.
“He's helpful, knowledgeable and reasonably priced while also doing a good job!” · TrustATrader, 5 Mar 2026
“Very pleased with the work carried out. Have used ESV before for aerial work so knew we would have quality work.” · TrustATrader, 16 Feb 2026
“Vic provided an excellent service throughout, from his initial visit through to providing a price and then carrying out the work, which was first class.” · TrustATrader, 21 Jan 2026
“Job was completed with no issues and he talked me through what he was doing at all times.” · Checkatrade, 11 Feb 2025
“Fully informed of cost before commencing work. Photo evidence provided.” · Checkatrade, 21 Jan 2025
“Vic was very good at communicating at at all times.” · Checkatrade, 27 Jun 2024
“He came within a couple of days of my contact and was able to diagnose and fix the problem quickly.” · Checkatrade, 5 Apr 2025
“Vic is very knowledgeable, efficient and patiently talked me through both processes and answered all my questions.” · Checkatrade, 1 May 2024
“He identified a hidden wiring issue the construction company had long ago left me with, before setting up a new, convenient power source for my dishwasher.” · Checkatrade, 18 Apr 2024
“Once finished any mess was cleaned up.” · Checkatrade, 11 Feb 2025
“Very neat and tidy job” · Checkatrade, 27 Aug 2024
“I always find Vic to be prompt, clean, tidy and friendly.” · Checkatrade, 24 Jan 2024
“Reasonably priced. Fully informed of cost before commencing work.” · Checkatrade, 21 Jan 2025
“He was informative from the start and offered a very reasonable and transparent quote.” · Checkatrade, 9 Aug 2023
“Very friendly and straightforward with quotes and I had a choice of payment methods.” · Checkatrade, 27 Apr 2023
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About
ESV Installations has been vetted and approved by TrustATrader. Covering Essex, London & Hertfordshire
Services they list
Aerial RepairCommunal Aerial / SatellitesElectric Boiler InstallationElectric CookersElectric Gate WiringElectric HeatingElectric RadiatorsElectric Range CookersElectric ShowersElectric Smart ThermostatsElectric SocketsElectric Stoves
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
EppingEssex
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself
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- Insurance: Fully Qualified and Registered
- Areas served: Essex, London, Herts
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Completed work
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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.
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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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About this business
Recently reviewed9 reviews in the last 12 months.
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2013 (13 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2005First public review2013
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Common questions about ESV Installations
Is ESV Installations a legitimate business?
ESV Installations has 728 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. 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 ESV Installations?
ESV Installations has 728 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 do I know ESV Installations' reviews are genuine?
ESV Installations' 728 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.
Has ESV Installations had recent public reviews?
ESV Installations has 9 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
Is ESV Installations qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for ESV Installations, including TrustATrader Approved. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, TrustATrader Approved is TrustATrader's approved badge: awarded after it vets the trader's identity and background.
Is ESV Installations insured?
They state on their own website that fully Qualified and Registered. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Ask to see a current certificate before work starts.
What does ESV Installations specialise in?
ESV Installations lists specialist services including Aerial Repair, Communal Aerial / Satellites, Electric Boiler Installation, Electric Cookers, Electric Gate Wiring, Electric Heating. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
What areas does ESV Installations cover?
They state on their own website that they cover Essex, London, Herts. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.
When was ESV Installations' website registered?
ESV Installations' website has been online since 2005, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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