“Good communication from initial contact. Work neatly carried out and completed to a very good standard. Would recommend.”
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
General Electrical Services
Trust Score
29out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 105 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume105
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say19.5 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record2.5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade105 reviews
Highlights
“Fast response within 24 hours. Lovely guys who did the job quickly and efficiently.”
“Needed an electric safety certificate for my Aunt to sell her house as she is moving to a care home. A lot of work was needed. I didn’t ask but he sent pictures to show and explain why. Completely and utterly reliable, trustworthy and incredibly reasonable. Excellent communication. Can not recommend him highly enough (just wish he lived near me for any work needed!).”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for General Electrical Services, including the highlights above. The 105 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Good communication from initial contact. Work neatly carried out and completed to a very good standard. Would recommend.
Fast response within 24 hours. Lovely guys who did the job quickly and efficiently.
Needed an electric safety certificate for my Aunt to sell her house as she is moving to a care home. A lot of work was needed. I didn’t ask but he sent pictures to show and explain why. Completely and utterly reliable, trustworthy and incredibly reasonable. Excellent communication. Can not recommend him highly enough (just wish he lived near me for any work needed!).
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for electricians in Houghton le Spring
Across 10 electricians in Houghton le Spring, 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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Public evidence last checked March 2026
About
In Houghton le Spring, Tyne And Wear on Checkatrade.
Areas served
Houghton le SpringTyne and Wear
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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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About this business
Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Common questions about General Electrical Services
Is General Electrical Services a legitimate business?
General Electrical Services has 105 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.
What do customers say about General Electrical Services?
General Electrical Services has 105 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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Has General Electrical Services had recent public reviews?
General Electrical Services has 3 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.