- Certification number
- NIC-600807
- Source checked
- 25 Jul 2026
Public evidence profile
Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd
Credentials & registries
2 credentials shown
MCS certification
Certified for Battery Storage, Solar PV
Companies House
Active incorporated business
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- Rated 5.0 from 63 reviews
- 2 credentials shown
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade63 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for electricians in Poole
Across 35 electricians in Poole, 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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Credentials, licences and vetting
Credentials and associations
2Credentials and memberships
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- Certification number
- NIC-600807
- Source checked
- 11 Jul 2026
Renewable energy
MCS renewable energy certification
Battery StorageSolar PV
Certificate NIC-600807, checked by NICEIC.
Areas covered: South West.
MCS is the government-recognised certification for renewable-energy installers, required to claim the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. It confirms what they're certified to install, not a review or a guarantee.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameSouthern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd
Company number13486168
Incorporated
Registered activityElectrical installation
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2021)
Official checkOn the public register
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Renewable energy in POOLE, Dorset.
Services they list
Solar Battery StorageSolar Panel InstallationSolar Panel Servicing / RepairSolar Photovoltaic / ElectricSolar Photovoltaic / Electric - Feed In TariffSolar Roof InstallationSolar Roof Servicing / Repair
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Areas served
DorsetPoole
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What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Always confirm credentials and quotes with the business directly before hiring.
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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Common questions about Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd
Is Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd a legitimate business?
Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd has 63 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 Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd?
Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd has 63 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd's 63 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Is Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 2 independently sourced credentials for Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd, including MCS, Microgeneration Certification Scheme. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, MCS is the government-backed standard for renewable-energy installers (heat pumps, solar), and what unlocks grants like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Is Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd a registered business?
Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 13486168), incorporated 30 Jun 2021, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Is Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd MCS-certified for renewable energy?
Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd is MCS-certified for Battery Storage, Solar PV. MCS is the government-recognised certification for renewable-energy installers. It confirms what they are certified to install, not a review or a guarantee.
What does Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd specialise in?
Southern Solar & Electricals Dorset Ltd lists specialist services including Solar Battery Storage, Solar Panel Installation, Solar Panel Servicing / Repair, Solar Photovoltaic / Electric, Solar Photovoltaic / Electric - Feed In Tariff, Solar Roof Installation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.