very reliable, courteous and friendly, highly recommend them
Public evidence profile
Vowles Electrical
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
57out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 172 reviews
Newest review June 2025
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume172
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say45 of 60
Independent checks4.1 of 30
Track record8.2 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them0 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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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade172 reviews
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Vowles Electrical, including the highlights above. The 172 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
We had RCDs tripping and lights not working. Paul diagnosed the problems and fixed them quickly, with minimal disruption to our holiday cottage. Joe then replaced an electric shower and installed eight power sockets. Excellent service, really neat work, really nice people. Can't rate them highly enough.
Arrived on time, polite and very pleasant. The work was done efficiently and tidily. Excellent service and would recommend.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for electricians in Barnstaple
Across 6 electricians in Barnstaple, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Vowles Electrical is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameVowles Electrical
Company number12313928
Incorporated
Registered activityElectrical equipment repair
Official checkOn the public register
Why this helps you judge trust: this trader is linked to a registered company with named people who are legally accountable for it, on an official register anyone can check, a layer of accountability an unregistered trader doesn't offer. Around 7 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
Sources
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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
A real, registered businessWe cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the electrician services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.
Good to know
Common questions about Vowles Electrical
Is Vowles Electrical a legitimate business?
Vowles Electrical has 172 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 Vowles Electrical?
Vowles Electrical has 172 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 Vowles Electrical's reviews are genuine?
Vowles Electrical's 172 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 Vowles Electrical a registered business?
Vowles Electrical is a registered business on Companies House (company number 12313928), incorporated 13 Nov 2019, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.