“Ian and his team provided an excellent service. They arrived on time and ensured everything was kept neat and tidy.”
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Short Fuse Electrical Services LTD
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- Rated 4.8 from 209 reviews across 2 review sources
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
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What customers say
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4.8out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade195 reviews · 4.8 avg
- Which? Trusted Traders14 reviews
Highlights
“Very professional service from Ian and his team. Would recommend. Booked the job well in advance and they turned up and carried the job out with minimum fuss. Received certificates with 24hours”
“Ewan installed an extractor fan in my home and moved the light switch. There was a small miscommunication, but it was resolved quickly and professionally. He cooperated well with my roofer and left the work area spotless after finishing. Overall, I'm pleased with the works and happy to recommend to my friends.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Short Fuse Electrical Services LTD, including the highlights above. The 209 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Ewan installed an extractor fan in my home and moved the light switch. There was a small miscommunication, but it was resolved quickly and professionally. He cooperated well with my roofer and left the work area spotless after finishing. Overall, I'm pleased with the works and happy to recommend to my friends.
Ian and his team provided an excellent service. They arrived on time and ensured everything was kept neat and tidy.
Very professional service from Ian and his team. Would recommend. Booked the job well in advance and they turned up and carried the job out with minimum fuss. Received certificates with 24hours
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SHORT FUSE ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameSHORT FUSE ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED
Company number12124976
Incorporated
Registered activityElectrical installation
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2019)
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About
Electrician in Watford.
Services they list
Electric CookersElectric HeatingElectric RadiatorsElectric ShowersElectric Smart ThermostatsElectric SocketsElectric StovesElectric Vehicle Charger InstallationElectrical ContractorsElectrical Heater RepairElectrical Under Floor Heating InstallationEnergy Efficient Lighting
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Areas served
Watford
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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.
Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Common questions about Short Fuse Electrical Services LTD
Is Short Fuse Electrical Services LTD a legitimate business?
As of 29 Jul 2026, we hold 209 independent reviews across Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders for this business, and Companies House lists (no. 12124976) as active, checked 12 Mar 2026. This is independent public evidence, not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Short Fuse Electrical Services LTD?
Short Fuse Electrical Services LTD has 209 public reviews, averaging 4.8 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 Short Fuse Electrical Services LTD's reviews are genuine?
Short Fuse Electrical Services LTD's 209 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 Short Fuse Electrical Services LTD had recent public reviews?
Short Fuse Electrical Services LTD 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.
Is Short Fuse Electrical Services LTD qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Short Fuse Electrical Services LTD, including Which? Trusted Trader. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Which? Trusted Trader is Which? Trusted Trader: an endorsement from the consumer champion Which?, given to traders who pass its assessment process.
Is Short Fuse Electrical Services LTD a registered business?
SHORT FUSE ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED is a registered business on Companies House (company number 12124976), incorporated 26 Jul 2019, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Short Fuse Electrical Services LTD specialise in?
Short Fuse Electrical Services LTD lists specialist services including Electric Cookers, Electric Heating, Electric Radiators, Electric Showers, Electric Smart Thermostats, Electric Sockets. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.