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General Electrical Services

10/10

Houghton le Spring, Tyne And Wear

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since July 2016
10

Skills

  • Electric Heating
  • Electric Radiators
  • Electric Smart Thermostats
  • Electrical Contractors
  • Electrical Heater Repair
  • Emergency Lighting
  • Fault Finding
  • Smoke Alarms

Customer Reviews

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10 /10

Based on 11 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (110)

  • 10

    Electrical Contractors

    Posted 6 days ago

    replaced fan and installed a switch

    very good communication from Gary from start to job to finish. Job viewed, quoted and completed efficiently.
    Job location: DH4
    Dan C
  • 10

    LED Lighting

    Posted 09 August

    Replace lights across the house with new fittings.

    Work was completed to a high standard and Garry and his colleague were courteous and gave great advice. Garry sought clarification before the attending our house to ensure we were getting exactly what we wanted. I would highly recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: DH1
    Simon Graham
  • 10

    Electric Sockets

    Posted 06 August

    Sockets and new wiring

    Great couple of guys. Were able to complete the initial installation requested without any issues. Kept the area clean and tidy and cleared away all debris afterwards. Quick and efficient service throughout, would highly recommend!
    Job location: SR3
    Paul J
  • 10

    LED Lighting

    Posted 04 August

    Very helpful

    Very helpful with various projects for our organisation which includes a community building and housing. Always responds quickly if there's an issue and we need an urgent repair.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: DH3
  • 10

    Electric Sockets

    Posted 02 August

    Socket replacement

    Arranged appointment for the next day, job done in 15min. Quick and easy socket change and now everything works as it should. Thanks again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: DH3
    Mitchell W
  • 10

    Electrical Contractors

    Posted 09 October 2025

    Door bell fitting

    Good communication from initial contact. Work neatly carried out and completed to a very good standard. Would recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: DH4
    Demi T

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Garry Stainbank

Sole Trader

10 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: 882840495

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“Welcome to our Checkatrade page and thank you for taking the time to look into our details. General Electrical Services have been established for 22 years with over 40 years’ experience within the trade, offering quality advice and services in the following areas:


· Electrician

· Electric heating

· Electric radiators

· Fault finding

· And much more…


We pride ourselves in offering a prompt, efficient service and are always conscious of our customers needs. We are also pleased to offer free estimates, offer a no call out fee policy & 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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This trade passed up to 12 Checkatrade vetting checks

Member since July 2016

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