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Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd

Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent
10
+Approved member since 2013

Services and skills

  • Electrician

    29 skills

    Electric Boiler Installation

    Electric Boiler Servicing / Repair

    Electric Cookers

    Electric Gate Wiring

    Electric Heating

    Electric Radiators

    Electric Range Cookers

    Electric Showers

    Electric Smart Thermostats

    Electric Stoves

    Electric Vehicle Charger Installation

    Electrical Contractors

    Electrical Heater Repair

    Electrical Installation Condition Report - Safety Checks - EICR

    Electrical Under Floor Heating Installation

    Emergency Electrician Service

    Emergency Lighting

    Energy Efficient Lighting

    Extractor Fans

    Fault Finding

    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation

    Garden Lighting

    Hot Tub Wiring

    House Rewiring

    Immersion Heater Installation

    LED Lighting

    Lighting Design

    Smoke Alarms

    Storage Heating

  • Services

    5 services

    • Domestic Work
    • Commercial Work
    • Free Estimates
    • 24 Hour Call-out
    • Insurance Work Undertaken

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Customer reviews

Overall ratingin last 12 months

9.95Write a review
  • Workmanship9.97 out of 10
  • Tidiness9.97 out of 10
  • Reliability9.87 out of 10
  • Courtesy10 out of 10
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299 Total Reviews

The reviews below represent customers' views and not the views of Checkatrade

  • Bathroom extractor fan

    10

    Turned up on time and went straight to work. Did not stop until the job was completed. Cleaned up all the time. Explained everything to me as he went along. Very professional and would highly recommend this company to anyone. A very satisfied customer.

    Location: CT19

  • Wiring of garden office.

    10Verified Review

    Really pleased with the work carried out. Great workmanship and very neat and tidy. Found everyone I spoke to be friendly and courteous. Explained everything they did and completed in good time. Would happily recommend to anyone.

    Location: CT18

  • EICR and Smart Thermostat Installation

    10Verified Review

    Colin was fantastic and super friendly as well as professional throughout. Very efficient service and made things easily understandable. Can't recommend enough and will definitely be going with Colin again in the future!

    Location: CT2

  • EICR of Communal Areas

    9.75Verified Review

    We manage a block of flats and needed an EICR for the communal areas. Colin was great at communicating with us and completed the work swiftly and at a reasonable cost.

    Location: CT20

  • Electric Fault

    10

    Colin came to my aid quickly fault found all clear

    Location: CT18

  • CHECKING CIRCUIT AND ESTABLISHING APPLIANCE FAULT

    10Verified Review

    A speedy response to a request for assistance. Helpful, knowledgeable, professional and most courteous. First class. Thank you. Have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd. Peter and Philippa Capel-le-Ferne, Kent

    Location: CT18

Company profile

  • OwnerMr Colin Newton
  • Member Since2013
  • Public Liability InsuranceSelf-Certified
  • AccreditationsChecked
  • AddressChecked
  • IdentityChecked
  • Checkatrade T&C'sSigned
  • VATYes: 179 0580 81
  • Company typeLtd Company

Company info

Bright Idea Electrical Services LTD prides itself on being big enough to cope but small enough to care.

We always strive to offer our customers the most competitive quotations. 


We are proud to be based in Folkestone but are more than happy to travel further to accommodate our customer’s needs.


Unlike Many Other Contractors We Are A Kent County Council Trading Standards Checked Contractor Trader ID = K0735


I Personally have been installing electrical systems for over 20 years having served a full City and Guilds apprenticeship followed by Over 15 years installing, maintaining or repairing electrical installations.


We have kept the company deliberately small to provide a reliable good service and currently have Four vans on the Road, carrying most parts for a same day repair. All Electricians will be wearing company uniform when visiting your premises. 

Our work ranges from large commercial Installations to small domestic installations. We are very happy to carry out the following (but not limited to):


  • Domestic & Commercial EICR ( Electrical Installation Condition Reports )
  • Full House Re-Wires & Part Rewires
  • Heating Control Wiring
  • Fault Finding
  • Installations for building extensions.
  • Full LED Conversions
  • Electric Underfloor Heating
  • Fuse Box Replacements 
  • Kitchen and Bathroom electrics
  • Domestic, Commercial And Industrial Works all undertaken.
  • Landlord Periodic Testing
  • Commercial Electrical Testing
  • PAT Testing
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points


We pride ourselves in offering a prompt, efficient service and are always conscious of our customer’s needs.


We are also pleased to offer free estimates & fully guarantee all of our work.


We joined Checkatrade to be able to give our customers past, present and future an informed choice from our recommendations.


Please feel free to contact us to discuss your individual needs and requirements, we are always happy to help. 

Contact details

Accreditations and awards

City and Guilds

City and Guilds

NICEIC - Approved Contractor
NICEIC - Approved Contractor
NICEIC - PAT Testing
NICEIC - PAT Testing
NICEIC - Part-P Domestic Installer
NICEIC - Part-P Domestic Installer