“We had an EV charger installed by SOTA Electrical Ltd (Adam Stears) and were really impressed. Adam was professional, punctual, and gave honest advice about which charger suited us best—no pressure to go for the most expensive. Installation was quick, tidy, and clearly done with pride in the work. He made sure we were confident using the system before leaving and offered follow-up support if needed. It’s rare to find such straightforward and reliable service these days. Highly recommended!”
Public evidence profile
SOTA Electrical Ltd
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
64out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 127 reviews
- Reviewed 12 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume127
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say42.8 of 60
Independent checks11.2 of 30
Track record10 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
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade127 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Adan, the Contractor was in communication before the job, talking through the issues and options. He arrived exactly on time and carried out the work. Nice man, clean working environment and wore shoe covers inside. Very happy to recommend him.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for SOTA Electrical Ltd, including the highlights above. The 127 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
We had an EV charger installed by SOTA Electrical Ltd (Adam Stears) and were really impressed. Adam was professional, punctual, and gave honest advice about which charger suited us best—no pressure to go for the most expensive. Installation was quick, tidy, and clearly done with pride in the work. He made sure we were confident using the system before leaving and offered follow-up support if needed. It’s rare to find such straightforward and reliable service these days. Highly recommended!
Adan, the Contractor was in communication before the job, talking through the issues and options. He arrived exactly on time and carried out the work. Nice man, clean working environment and wore shoe covers inside. Very happy to recommend him.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for electricians in Fareham
Across 27 electricians in Fareham, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
SOTA Electrical Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameSOTA Electrical Ltd
Company number08688401
Incorporated
Registered activityElectrical equipment repair
Run by1 director (longest-serving director appointed in 2014)
Official checkOn the public register
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About
Electrician in Fareham, Hampshire.
Services they list
Electric Vehicle Charger Installation
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Areas served
FarehamHampshire
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Your own checks
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Worth checking yourself
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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
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Good to know
Common questions about SOTA Electrical Ltd
Is SOTA Electrical Ltd a legitimate business?
SOTA Electrical Ltd has 127 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 SOTA Electrical Ltd?
SOTA Electrical Ltd has 127 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 SOTA Electrical Ltd's reviews are genuine?
SOTA Electrical Ltd's 127 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 SOTA Electrical Ltd a registered business?
SOTA Electrical Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08688401), incorporated 12 Sept 2013, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does SOTA Electrical Ltd specialise in?
SOTA Electrical Ltd 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.
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