Electrician

Farthing Electrical Limited

Solihull5.0· 11 reviews · 2 sources
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63out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 11
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About

Farthing Electrical is a trusted NICEIC-registered domestic electrical contractor based in Solihull, serving the surrounding areas since 2017. We specialise in installation, maintenance, and testing, covering rewires, new builds, extensions, loft conversions, EV chargers, smart lighting, heating, air source heat pumps, alarms, CCTV, data, and Wi-Fi. We also offer fault finding and emergency call-outs, ensuring your home remains safe and functional. We take pride in delivering a high-quality, hassle-free service, with a dedicated team ready to take your call. We can arrange a video consultation or site visit, provide instant quotations, and schedule work for the next available date. Payment is straightforward and can be made on-site upon completion. With 300+ five-star reviews on Google, Trustpilot, Facebook, and Which?, we are proud to be ranked among Solihull’s Three Best Rated electricians. Contact us today for expert electrical solutions!

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"James and his team have been our to go electricians for over 3 years now and we have nothing but words of praise for their professionalism, pricing and over all efficiency. On the last job we had a new consumer unit fitted. It was a very easy and quick process to book the job, get the quote and then book the date and time slot. James is always really quick in replying. Harry who works with James, came to fit the unit, he was efficient and resourceful as he had to work some things out in order for the unit to fit in the previous wall gap. James then came to do the relevant checks as it was quite a complex job. He advised us on a few things we needed to sort out at our end and it all went great. Work place was left clean and tidy. I never hesitate to recommend Farthing Electrical to anyone who needs a top electrician."

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"Farthing Electrical were working at a neighbours house. There was information on the van regarding services, when the electrican came out to the van whilst I was gardening I asked about replacement showers. The shower in my ensuite had broken a few years ago & water pressure was low in the bathroom shower. Later in the day the electrician called around to prepare a quote for replacing the two showers , he did explain water pressure would be low if washing machine or dishwasher were on at a time when having a shower. An emailed quote was sent later that evening. After consideration I decided to just go with the ensuite shower and a revised quote was promptly sent. I agreed the second quote and installment was arranged a few days later. The work was carried out promptly and the area left tidy. I was shown how to use controls etc. After a couple days when I was satisfied i paid invoice and gave a review. I am very happy with the whole process and would not hesitate to recommend Farthing Electrical for their timely efficient service."

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"James from Farthing completed two different jobs for us, and was both efficient and highly reasonable price wise on both jobs. He replaced a fan in the bathroom, which had become very noisy, with the minimum of fuss. He was quick and there was minimum disruption. The second job involved replacing and outside PIR light, and this proved to be more problematic, due to a failure of the wiring with the exterior brickwork. James spent a good amount of time finding the fault, by isolating the deficient wiring through a process of isolating the various different segment, and finally discovering the problem. He returned 2 days later to redo the wiring externally, and fit a new light. Once again, there was no mess, and the new wiring is very discreet and not noticeable at all This is excellent work by the highly professional gentlemen, and I am very grateful to him for resolving our issues with the minimum of fuss."

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Which? Trusted Traders Consumer5.0 / 5

James and his team have been our to go electricians for over 3 years now and we have nothing but words of praise for their professionalism, pricing and over all efficiency. On the last job we had a new consumer unit fitted. It was a very easy and quick process to book the job, get the quote and then book the date and time slot. James is always really quick in replying. Harry who works with James, came to fit the unit, he was efficient and resourceful as he had to work some things out in order for the unit to fit in the previous wall gap. James then came to do the relevant checks as it was quite a complex job. He advised us on a few things we needed to sort out at our end and it all went great. Work place was left clean and tidy. I never hesitate to recommend Farthing Electrical to anyone who needs a top electrician.

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Which? Trusted Traders Consumer5.0 / 5

Farthing Electrical were working at a neighbours house. There was information on the van regarding services, when the electrican came out to the van whilst I was gardening I asked about replacement showers. The shower in my ensuite had broken a few years ago & water pressure was low in the bathroom shower. Later in the day the electrician called around to prepare a quote for replacing the two showers , he did explain water pressure would be low if washing machine or dishwasher were on at a time when having a shower. An emailed quote was sent later that evening. After consideration I decided to just go with the ensuite shower and a revised quote was promptly sent. I agreed the second quote and installment was arranged a few days later. The work was carried out promptly and the area left tidy. I was shown how to use controls etc. After a couple days when I was satisfied i paid invoice and gave a review. I am very happy with the whole process and would not hesitate to recommend Farthing Electrical for their timely efficient service.

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Which? Trusted Traders Consumer5.0 / 5

James from Farthing completed two different jobs for us, and was both efficient and highly reasonable price wise on both jobs. He replaced a fan in the bathroom, which had become very noisy, with the minimum of fuss. He was quick and there was minimum disruption. The second job involved replacing and outside PIR light, and this proved to be more problematic, due to a failure of the wiring with the exterior brickwork. James spent a good amount of time finding the fault, by isolating the deficient wiring through a process of isolating the various different segment, and finally discovering the problem. He returned 2 days later to redo the wiring externally, and fit a new light. Once again, there was no mess, and the new wiring is very discreet and not noticeable at all This is excellent work by the highly professional gentlemen, and I am very grateful to him for resolving our issues with the minimum of fuss.

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Which? Trusted Traders Consumer5.0 / 5

Needed the kitchen work top lighting to be fixed. James found the best solution for the lights to be fixed and did the job quickly and effectively. We have previously done other jobs from him also eg, fixing lights in living room, lights around the house and sensor lights. James has always been helpful and always provides any advice should any questions arise. The team always provides great customer service whenever need to call the office and an appointment is always easily arranged to speak with James via video call before the job is carried out. We will always be going back to Farthing Electrical for any electrician work as we Trust James and his work is always of quality and the team is always there to support too and arrange an appointment. Whenever there has been an issue with anything eg fault with sensor light, James has always kindly fixed the issue. He always listens to you and provides the best solution when work is carried out. Thank you James and the team for always be there and doing a fab job!

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Which? Trusted Traders Consumer5.0 / 5

They took time to discuss with us what options there were to ensure we got exactly what we needed They provided a competitive estimate On the day they arrived exactly on time and installed the fans ensuring everything worked perfectly They cleaned up after the job leaving the bathrooms spotlessly clean The service was fast friendly and very efficient I would highly recommend Farthing Electrical

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Which? Trusted Traders Consumer5.0 / 5

Having moved into the property 2 months ago an EICR was carried out and necessary work undertaken based on the findings. Various internal lights and external security lights have been replaced. A new patio has been laid so new external cabling, lighting and sockets have been installed in the garden.

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Which? Trusted Traders Consumer5.0 / 5

We have used Farthing Electrical many times over, for jobs big and small. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them and they are more than capable of the really big stuff too. We've had them re-wire whole sections of our house, as well as the more mundane day to day stuff. Genuinely can't recommend Farthing enough, I always pass their number on to friends who need a reliable electrician.

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Which? Trusted Traders Consumer5.0 / 5

230v Outdoor Electrical Installation Works including: + Install 3 pillar lights - lights not included + Armoured cable to each light from side of house switched by a wireless switch inside house. + Wireless receiver housed in wiska box externally low level - fed from fused spur by an internal adjacent socket. + Add a resin joint with wiska box and armoured glands to extend cables Farthing Electrical have carried out numerous 230 volt outdoor electrical installations on landscaping projects for our clients. James Whitehurst (Director) works to quality standards, professional, reliable and high quality results.

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Which? Trusted Traders Consumer5.0 / 5

Ive Been using James and the team at Farthing Electrical for a number of years now. For all our Electrical requirements. He is great with my customers. Always polite and courteous. His Pricing is very transparent offering a price per point which is really helpful for us. Clean and tidy workers. Well up to speed with all today's modern gadget requirements. I would strongly recommend Farthing to other Builders and general public alike.

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Customer in Cheshire West and Chester5.0 / 5

Having had some difficulty getting an electrician to respond to my emails and calls, I was delighted when James responded straight away and agreed to take the job on, even though it was outside the Solihull area. Harry arrived early on the day and, having identified what needed to be done, proceeded to complete the job with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency. I was delighted with the service and can recommend Farthing Electrical without reservation.

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Customer in West Midlands5.0 / 5

I read about Farthing on the Which Website. I rang James at about 10.00 am to ask for two very old light fittings to be replaced with modern ones as soon as possible. Only a small job but James quoted on the phone and backed it up immediately by email. I accepted the quote and Harry came round at around 4.00 pm and had finished by 5.00 pm. Brilliant service from start to finish.

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Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for electricians in Solihull

Across 14 rated electricians in Solihull, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

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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.
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Farthing Electrical Limited has 11 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5, gathered across 2 independent sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.

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