“We’ve had Duncan back so many times during renovating our ground floor to do all sorts of jobs. As someone who has been burnt in the past with poor work, Duncan just sets your mind at ease. Incredibly knowledgable, professional and really creative in his solutions as well. The latest piece of work was upgrading our consumer box and I just let Duncan get on with it as he always does such a thought and great job. Thoroughly recommended!”
Public evidence profile
Switching On The Light Ltd
Credentials & registries
TrustMark
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
54out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 36 reviews
- Reviewed 9 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume36
Independent sources3 independent public sources
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say33.5 of 60
Independent checks12.1 of 30
Track record8.4 of 10
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- Licences and credentials1 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
2 checksWhat we can verify about Switching On The Light Ltd
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade36 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Duncan was quick to come out to talk me through all my options. Quotes arrived promptly with all costs and options clearly broken down. Work then carried out quickly and cleanly, then explained how new bits on the system worked. Excellent friendly service, 5* experience”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Switching On The Light Ltd, including the highlights above. The 36 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
We’ve had Duncan back so many times during renovating our ground floor to do all sorts of jobs. As someone who has been burnt in the past with poor work, Duncan just sets your mind at ease. Incredibly knowledgable, professional and really creative in his solutions as well. The latest piece of work was upgrading our consumer box and I just let Duncan get on with it as he always does such a thought and great job. Thoroughly recommended!
Duncan was quick to come out to talk me through all my options. Quotes arrived promptly with all costs and options clearly broken down. Work then carried out quickly and cleanly, then explained how new bits on the system worked. Excellent friendly service, 5* experience
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for electricians in Hitchin
Across 14 electricians in Hitchin, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
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Legal nameSwitching On The Light Ltd
Company number12263417
Incorporated
Registered activityHome building & construction
Run by1 director (longest-serving director appointed in 2019)
Official checkOn the public register
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About
Electrician in HITCHIN, Hertfordshire.
Services they list
Electric CookersElectric Gate WiringElectric HeatingElectric RadiatorsElectric Range CookersElectric ShowersElectric Smart ThermostatsElectric SocketsElectric StovesElectric Vehicle Charger InstallationElectrical ContractorsElectrical Heater Repair
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Areas served
HertfordshireHitchin
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Your own checks
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 Switching On The Light Ltd
Is Switching On The Light Ltd a legitimate business?
Switching On The Light Ltd has 36 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 Switching On The Light Ltd?
Switching On The Light Ltd has 36 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 Switching On The Light Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Switching On The Light Ltd's 36 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 Switching On The Light Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Switching On The Light Ltd, including TrustMark. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, TrustMark is the government-endorsed quality scheme for work carried out in and around the home.
Is Switching On The Light Ltd a registered business?
Switching On The Light Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 12263417), incorporated 15 Oct 2019, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Switching On The Light Ltd specialise in?
Switching On The Light Ltd 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.
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