“Melind is efficient, courteous and ethical -- he was willing to come even for a smaller job of installing a socket. I really appreciated that, including that he sourced an identical socket so we didn't have to do that. His communication was good and he arrived when he said he would -- a big plus. We'll definitely call Melind for future projects.”
Public evidence profile
Skilled Sparks
Trust Score
49out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 57 reviews
- Reviewed 9 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume57
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say36.9 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 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
- Checkatrade57 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Merlind did an excellent job. He fitted in what was a small job with his other commitments. He gave good advice on how to proceed, not seeking to impose a particular solution. Having agreed the way forward he then purchased the required part, and fitted it immediately. Couldn’t have been more helpful.”
“Excellent service provided by Skilled Sparks Ltd (Merlind). Responded quickly with an accurate competitive Quote. Merlind arrived on time & did a highly professional job both sourcing & fitting the replacement Shower 'Pull-Cord' Switch. Would definitely use his services again A+ !!!”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Skilled Sparks, including the highlights above. The 57 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Melind is efficient, courteous and ethical -- he was willing to come even for a smaller job of installing a socket. I really appreciated that, including that he sourced an identical socket so we didn't have to do that. His communication was good and he arrived when he said he would -- a big plus. We'll definitely call Melind for future projects.
Merlind did an excellent job. He fitted in what was a small job with his other commitments. He gave good advice on how to proceed, not seeking to impose a particular solution. Having agreed the way forward he then purchased the required part, and fitted it immediately. Couldn’t have been more helpful.
Excellent service provided by Skilled Sparks Ltd (Merlind). Responded quickly with an accurate competitive Quote. Merlind arrived on time & did a highly professional job both sourcing & fitting the replacement Shower 'Pull-Cord' Switch. Would definitely use his services again A+ !!!
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for electricians in Purley
Across 11 electricians in Purley, 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 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“he arrived when he said he would” · Checkatrade, 29 Oct 2025
“Merlind arrived on time” · Checkatrade, 2 Mar 2025
“Merlind did an excellent job.” · Checkatrade, 31 May 2025
“did a highly professional job both sourcing & fitting the replacement Shower 'Pull-Cord' Switch.” · Checkatrade, 2 Mar 2025
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About
Electrician in Purley.
Services they list
Electric CookersElectric RadiatorsElectric SocketsElectrical ContractorsElectrical Heater RepairExtractor FansFault FindingFuseboard / Consumer Unit InstallationFuseboard / Consumer Unit RepairHouse RewiringLED LightingSmoke Alarms
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Areas served
Purley
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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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Common questions about Skilled Sparks
Is Skilled Sparks a legitimate business?
Skilled Sparks has 57 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 Skilled Sparks?
Skilled Sparks has 57 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 Skilled Sparks specialise in?
Skilled Sparks lists specialist services including Electric Cookers, Electric Radiators, Electric Sockets, Electrical Contractors, Electrical Heater Repair, Extractor Fans. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.