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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
    • Insurance Work Undertaken
    • 24 Hour Call-out

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Customer reviews

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9.96 /10

Based on 13 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

9.83

306 Total Reviews

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

  • 10

    EV charger installation

    Posted 04 December 2024

    An excellent and very professional job, very friendly and knowledgeable installer, cleaned up all mess made during install. Very happy and would definitely use again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CT1
  • 9.75

    PAT testing

    Posted 18 November 2024

    Colin is professional, highly responsive and fairly priced. Highly recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CT18
  • 10

    Changed some lights and sockets and wiring new sockets

    Posted 18 November 2024

    They turned up when they said they would, clean and tidy workmanship, reasonable prices
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CT19
  • 10

    New bathroom light

    Posted 07 November 2024

    Phoned mid morning and the job was completed by afternoon. Prompt and efficient service.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CT20
  • 10

    Indoor electrics

    Posted 12 September 2024

    Prompt, today and professional - i wouldn't hesitate in recommending
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CT19
  • 10

    Renew garage door motor

    Posted 05 September 2024

    The part didn’t arrive when expected , but they kept me informed and came the very next day. These guys carried out the work swiftly and smoothly. Just really nice, easy people to work with, the whole experience was a pleasure.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TN25
  • 10

    Extractor Fan & New Lighting in Bathroom

    Posted 04 September 2024

    Returning customer. Excellent service very polite and helpful would definitely use this company again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CT19
  • 10

    Dining room

    Posted 11 June 2024

    Really pleased with the work. Carried out the work to very good standard. Have used Colin on multiple occasions before. Have never been disappointed. That’s why I will continue to use the company. Thanks Colin.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CT20
  • 10

    Bathroom extractor fan

    Posted 19 April 2024

    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.
    Job location: CT19
  • 10

    Wiring of garden office.

    Posted 03 April 2024

    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.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CT18

Company profile

  • OwnerMr Colin Newton
  • Member Since2013
  • Public Liability InsuranceSelf-Certified
  • AccreditationsChecked
  • AddressChecked
  • IdentityChecked
  • Checkatrade T&C'sSigned
  • VATYes: 179058081
  • 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. 

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