“In Dec.2025, I had a battery installation by Matt from South Coast Energy to augment my Solar panels set-up. This was at least the 3rd, if not 4th time Matt has helped me , and the whole job from consideration through planning to fitting into a much modified old cottage, was carried out in his customary careful and considerate manner. I would not hesitate to recommend this very delightful, professional, and practical electrician.”
Public evidence profile
South Coast Energy
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
70out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 334 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume334
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say48.9 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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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade334 reviews
Highlights
“Good response time and clear survey report (EICR) on the condition of the electrical circuits of the property we are in the process of buying”
“Our solar panel inverter had seemingly decided to give up the ghost and so we turned to Checkatrade to find a local engineer to c check out the problem. South Coast Energy was highly rated and so we turned to them for a diagnostics check. Matt confirmed that our inverter was indeed dead and recommended an equal but more efficient alternative to what was originally installed. The work was subsequently performed quickly, efficiently and cleanly. Matt is very personable and because of his efforts we are again generating - thoroughly recommend.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for South Coast Energy, including the highlights above. The 334 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
In Dec.2025, I had a battery installation by Matt from South Coast Energy to augment my Solar panels set-up. This was at least the 3rd, if not 4th time Matt has helped me , and the whole job from consideration through planning to fitting into a much modified old cottage, was carried out in his customary careful and considerate manner. I would not hesitate to recommend this very delightful, professional, and practical electrician.
Good response time and clear survey report (EICR) on the condition of the electrical circuits of the property we are in the process of buying
Our solar panel inverter had seemingly decided to give up the ghost and so we turned to Checkatrade to find a local engineer to c check out the problem. South Coast Energy was highly rated and so we turned to them for a diagnostics check. Matt confirmed that our inverter was indeed dead and recommended an equal but more efficient alternative to what was originally installed. The work was subsequently performed quickly, efficiently and cleanly. Matt is very personable and because of his efforts we are again generating - thoroughly recommend.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for electricians in Chichester
Across 25 electricians in Chichester, the typical rating is 4.9 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 4 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“Good response time and clear survey report (EICR) on the condition of the electrical circuits of the property we are in the process of buying” · Checkatrade, 20 Nov 2025
“The work was subsequently performed quickly, efficiently and cleanly.” · Checkatrade, 11 Nov 2025
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
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Legal nameSouth Coast Energy
Company number07512787
Incorporated
Registered activityElectrical installation
Run by1 director (longest-serving director appointed in 2011)
Previously traded asSOUTH COAST ELECTRICAL & RENEWABLES LIMITED (until 2020) (+1 earlier)
Official checkOn the public register
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About
Electrician in Chichester, West Sussex.
Services they list
Electric CookersElectric Gate WiringElectric HeatingElectric RadiatorsElectric Range CookersElectric ShowersElectric SocketsElectric StovesElectric Vehicle Charger InstallationElectrical ContractorsElectrical Heater RepairElectrical Under Floor Heating Installation
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Areas served
ChichesterWest Sussex
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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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.
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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Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Common questions about South Coast Energy
Is South Coast Energy a legitimate business?
South Coast Energy has 334 independent public reviews, rated 5.0 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 South Coast Energy?
South Coast Energy has 334 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know South Coast Energy's reviews are genuine?
South Coast Energy's 334 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.
Has South Coast Energy had recent public reviews?
South Coast Energy 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 South Coast Energy a registered business?
South Coast Energy is a registered business on Companies House (company number 07512787), incorporated 1 Feb 2011, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does South Coast Energy specialise in?
South Coast Energy lists specialist services including Electric Cookers, Electric Gate Wiring, Electric Heating, Electric Radiators, Electric Range Cookers, Electric Showers. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.