“All their communications were timely and all the work was completed as planned.” · Checkatrade, 27 Jan 2026
“Responsive throughout, did the job to a high standard.” · Checkatrade, 19 Dec 2025
Public evidence profile
Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd
Emergency callout
Electrician, Lighting
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
70out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 315 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume315
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say49.2 of 60
Independent checks11.2 of 30
Track record10 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 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
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
From Checkatrade
Emergency callout
Lists emergency callout on Checkatrade for these jobs:
- Electrician
- Lighting
This is how they list themselves on Checkatrade. Call ahead to confirm they can come out for your job right now before you rely on it.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 4 customer reviews on Checkatrade. Analysis updated 17 Aug 2026.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameBright Idea Electrical Services Ltd
Company number07813500
Incorporated
Registered activityElectrical installation
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2011)
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 15 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
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
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade315 reviews
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd, including the highlights above. The 315 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Reliable, efficient and friendly service replacing an overhead cable to shed. Colin has carried out a number of interior electrical jobs for me in the past as well and has always been excellent.
I was very impressed with the quality of work by both Colin and Matt. They were professional, efficient and friendly. All their communications were timely and all the work was completed as planned. An all round good service and I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Fitted an electric oven and extractor fan. Responsive throughout, did the job to a high standard. Quick, efficient and friendly. Would recommend.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for electricians in Folkestone
Across 9 electricians in Folkestone, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Business and public registers
Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.
Services they list
Electric Boiler InstallationElectric Boiler Servicing / RepairElectric CookersElectric Gate WiringElectric HeatingElectric RadiatorsElectric Range CookersElectric ShowersElectric Smart ThermostatsElectric StovesElectric Vehicle Charger InstallationElectrical Contractors
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
FolkestoneKent
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
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.
Want an extra legitimacy check? Run the Cowboy Checker on Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd before you contact them.
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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 Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd
Is Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd a legitimate business?
Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd has 315 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 Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd?
Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd has 315 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 Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd's 315 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.
Has Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd had recent public reviews?
Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
Is Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd a registered business?
Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 07813500), incorporated 18 Oct 2011, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd specialise in?
Bright Idea Electrical Services Ltd lists specialist services including Electric Boiler Installation, Electric Boiler Servicing / Repair, Electric Cookers, Electric Gate Wiring, Electric Heating, Electric Radiators. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.