“Darren and his team were absolute lifesavers. When our contractors fell behind schedule and we couldn't get the outlet installed on the original date (thanks to some fitted furniture blocking the wall), Darren went above and beyond. He managed to squeeze in several visits whenever he had gaps in his packed schedule, making sure to get the outlet sorted before the plasterers came in. What really stood out was how understanding they were about the whole situation - no eye-rolling or frustration, just genuine helpfulness despite us messing up their schedule. Thanks again!”
Public evidence profile
O'Briens Electrical Limited
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Emergency callout
Electrician, Lighting
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
68out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 260 reviews
Newest review November 2024
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume260
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say47.9 of 60
Independent checks11.2 of 30
Track record8.8 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 details4.1 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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Trust at a glance
3 checksWhat we can verify about O'Briens Electrical Limited
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Emergency callout
Lists emergency callout on Checkatrade for these jobs:
- Electrician
- Lighting
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
O'Briens Electrical Limited is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameO'Briens Electrical Limited
Company number08272996
Incorporated
Registered activityElectrical installation
Official checkOn the public register
Why this helps you judge trust: this trader is linked to a registered company with named people who are legally accountable for it, on an official register anyone can check, a layer of accountability an unregistered trader doesn't offer. Around 14 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade260 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Great service with a friendly and knowledgeable electrician. Excellent, couldn't praise him enough.”
“Great guys, very reliable, do a very nice and neat job. Couldn’t recommend them highly enough!”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for O'Briens Electrical Limited, including the highlights above. The 260 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Darren and his team were absolute lifesavers. When our contractors fell behind schedule and we couldn't get the outlet installed on the original date (thanks to some fitted furniture blocking the wall), Darren went above and beyond. He managed to squeeze in several visits whenever he had gaps in his packed schedule, making sure to get the outlet sorted before the plasterers came in. What really stood out was how understanding they were about the whole situation - no eye-rolling or frustration, just genuine helpfulness despite us messing up their schedule. Thanks again!
Great service with a friendly and knowledgeable electrician. Excellent, couldn't praise him enough.
Great guys, very reliable, do a very nice and neat job. Couldn’t recommend them highly enough!
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for electricians in Bexley
Across 59 electricians in Bexley, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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About
Electrician in Bexley, Kent.
Services they list
Electric Boiler InstallationElectric CookersElectric HeatingElectric RadiatorsElectric Range CookersElectric ShowersElectric Smart ThermostatsElectric SocketsElectric StovesElectric Vehicle Charger InstallationElectrical ContractorsElectrical Heater Repair
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
BexleyKent
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
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
A real, registered businessWe cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the electrician services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2012. That's 14 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2012First public review2023
Good to know
Common questions about O'Briens Electrical Limited
Is O'Briens Electrical Limited a legitimate business?
O'Briens Electrical Limited has 260 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 O'Briens Electrical Limited?
O'Briens Electrical Limited has 260 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know O'Briens Electrical Limited's reviews are genuine?
O'Briens Electrical Limited's 260 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated 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 O'Briens Electrical Limited a registered business?
O'Briens Electrical Limited is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08272996), incorporated 30 Oct 2012, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does O'Briens Electrical Limited specialise in?
O'Briens Electrical Limited lists specialist services including Electric Boiler Installation, Electric Cookers, 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.