“An electrical fault at home resulted in RCD tripping intermittently. I looked up emergency electricians on Checkatrade, with little hope that I would find someone available on a Sunday. Smith contracts had good reviews, and I decided to call the listed number. Martin replied and after describing the issue and answering some questions, he came round within 1.5h. He ran thorough checks on the fusebox, supply and rings, pinpointed a fault with the gas boiler and also found a faulty RCD. Martin provides exceptional service, is very professional and friendly. I strongly recommend him. Thank you!”
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
Smith Contracts
Credentials & registries
NICEIC
Trust Score
45out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 25 reviews
- Reviewed 9 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume25
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say30.8 of 60
Independent checks9 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials1.9 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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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade25 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“I first met Martin from Smith’s contracts when he came out on an emergency basis to deal with a broken cooker point. I have since used Martin for a variety of jobs including installation of extractor fans, re-fitting of ceiling lights, and the installation of a new fire. These jobs weren’t straightforward but Martin and his team did a superb job. Martin is friendly, reliable, trustworthy, competitively priced and he does not cut corners. He is a tidy worker who clears up afterwards. I will without doubt use Martin for my next electrical jobs and I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
“My bathroom had a condensation problem, so I contacted Smith Contracts to see if they could help. I had a fan installed, the fan is fantastic! The boys were so helpful, incredibly tidy, clean and professional. Thank you again.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Smith Contracts, including the highlights above. The 25 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
An electrical fault at home resulted in RCD tripping intermittently. I looked up emergency electricians on Checkatrade, with little hope that I would find someone available on a Sunday. Smith contracts had good reviews, and I decided to call the listed number. Martin replied and after describing the issue and answering some questions, he came round within 1.5h. He ran thorough checks on the fusebox, supply and rings, pinpointed a fault with the gas boiler and also found a faulty RCD. Martin provides exceptional service, is very professional and friendly. I strongly recommend him. Thank you!
I first met Martin from Smith’s contracts when he came out on an emergency basis to deal with a broken cooker point. I have since used Martin for a variety of jobs including installation of extractor fans, re-fitting of ceiling lights, and the installation of a new fire. These jobs weren’t straightforward but Martin and his team did a superb job. Martin is friendly, reliable, trustworthy, competitively priced and he does not cut corners. He is a tidy worker who clears up afterwards. I will without doubt use Martin for my next electrical jobs and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
My bathroom had a condensation problem, so I contacted Smith Contracts to see if they could help. I had a fan installed, the fan is fantastic! The boys were so helpful, incredibly tidy, clean and professional. Thank you again.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for electricians in Ipswich
Across 57 electricians in Ipswich, the typical rating is 4.9 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
What this trader's customers report about their jobs, in their own words.
Customers who keep coming back: “I have since used Martin for a variety of jobs” · Checkatrade, 13 Mar 2025
Respectful and tidy in your home: “The boys were so helpful, incredibly tidy, clean and professional.” · Checkatrade, 18 Jun 2024
Credentials and associations
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- 18 Mar 2026
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About
Electrician in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Services they list
Electric CookersElectric ShowersElectric SocketsElectrical ContractorsEnergy Efficient LightingExtractor FansFault FindingFuseboard / Consumer Unit InstallationFuseboard / Consumer Unit RepairGarden LightingHot Tub WiringHouse Rewiring
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IpswichSuffolk
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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.
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Common questions about Smith Contracts
Is Smith Contracts a legitimate business?
Smith Contracts has 25 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 Smith Contracts?
Smith Contracts has 25 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is Smith Contracts rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Smith Contracts by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where Smith Contracts is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Smith Contracts' reviews are genuine?
Smith Contracts' 25 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 Smith Contracts qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Smith Contracts, including NICEIC. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, NICEIC is a government-approved electrical competent-person scheme whose members self-certify that their work meets the wiring regulations.
What does Smith Contracts specialise in?
Smith Contracts lists specialist services including Electric Cookers, Electric Showers, Electric Sockets, Electrical Contractors, Energy Efficient Lighting, Extractor Fans. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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