“Steve and his lads did a great job modernising our electrics from what was probably a 1960s setup to a safe and modern setup. More work to be done and will definitely be getting him back around to do the work.”
Public evidence profile
SJF Electrical
Trust Score
57out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 91 reviews
- Reviewed 5 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume91
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say40.4 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record9.5 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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- Checkatrade91 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“I lost contact with a friend named Steve almost 30 years ago, and he was an electrician as well. Searching for an electrician called Steve in the Hastings area, I came across the details of SJF Electrical (the owner being Steve). I called him and said, «Hi, Steve». But it was not my long-lost friend. However, because he was also called Steve, I asked him to do some work for me. Now he is my new friend, Steve. He is an excellent worker, very friendly, punctual and very reliable. I will highly recommend him to anybody. Most of all, I found a new friend and an excellent electrician. Geny”
“Great communication from Steve throughout, with a quick & friendly response to visit, quote & set a date for the job! Nothing too much trouble. I am extremely pleased with the high standard of work carried out very efficiently by Sam who was punctual, friendly, cheerful, polite & respectful. He also took time to investigate,find & put right unexpected faults along the way. Very professional. I cannot recommend SJF Electrical enough & have no hesitation in using Steve & his team again.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for SJF Electrical, including the highlights above. The 91 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
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Steve worked with great patience and skill to find the fault in our electrics and professionally fixed the issue. We were very grateful that Steve was able to help out at such short notice. Thank you Steve!
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Steve at SJF was marvellous. He came out on a Saturday at very short notice. He was charming, courteous, considerate and he sorted the problem. I would have absolutely no reservation in recommending Steve.
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Had an issue with an existing cat5 cable to external building dropping connection. Steve checked some quick and easy to access areas but the issue did not resolve. Previously installed cable (regular internal cable used outside) was most likely damaged somewhere underground. Steve's team returned at agreed time and replaced entire cable with cat6 armoured cable. Fitted neatly and securely, much better than old cable and connected up properly. All areas left tidy and as they found them. Pleasure to deal with. Fully recommended.
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They contacted me very quickly after my Checkatrade request and arranged to review the jobs the next day. I was happy with his quote so went ahead with the work immediately. All the jobs were completed to a high standard and really quickly. We are really pleased with all of the work
Great quick , polite and good tradesman
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I would recommend Steve and his team to everyone, Sam did a brilliant job and was very courteous and friendly. Lovely job
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Steve was ver prompt in replying to my request, arrived as he said he would, was friendly, courteous and tidy. I would highly recommend Steve.
Great group of guys, work carried out to a high standard. Would highly recommend.
Upgrade the garage electrical light and power points.
Steve has recently renewed the light and power points in my garage which he carried out efficiently and tidied up afterwards. I am very pleased with the work done .
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Excellent work completed by the guys they just got on with the job checked that the lights were the right height and in the correct place. Cleaned up and took rubbish away with them
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Great job- completed as requested and happy with the work
Verified by CheckatradeRewiring a 2 bedroom bungalow
Excellent service - prompt, accommodating, courteous, helpful, and friendly. Clean and efficient work. Would highly recommend Steve and his team - will be our “go to” firm for any future work.
Verified by CheckatradeInstallation of a new light fitting
Amazingly fast service, did the job exactly as needed. No fuss, no mess, just perfect!
Verified by CheckatradeFull rewire
We couldn’t recommend Steve and Matt more. They were absolutely brilliant. They know their stuff, work hard, give excellent advice, are polite and friendly and were flexible at making changes along the way. Great to know we never have to worry about finding an electrician again. We’ll definitely use them from now on.
Verified by CheckatradeNew sockets installed
Lovely guys, very reliable, polite and friendly. Had some new sockets installed in dining room and the service was excellent. Would highly recommend
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for electricians in Hastings
Across 13 electricians in Hastings, the typical rating is 4.8 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 91 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “tidy up thoroughly after each and every days work.” · Checkatrade, 24 Mar 2022
“very friendly, punctual and very reliable.” · Checkatrade, 25 Aug 2025
“arrived as he said he would” · Checkatrade, 13 Nov 2023
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About
Electrician in Hastings, East Sussex.
Services they list
Electric Vehicle Charger Installation
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Areas served
East SussexHastings
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Is SJF Electrical a legitimate business?
SJF Electrical has 91 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 SJF Electrical?
SJF Electrical has 91 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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What does SJF Electrical specialise in?
SJF Electrical lists specialist services including 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 SJF Electrical been trading?
SJF Electrical has been reviewed on public sources since 2017.