Hawtin Electrical
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About
As a home owner, having to deal with the day to day running repairs to your home, we all know having the right people in your house is what really matters. I want you to have the peace of mind that who you have in your home is right for you and your family. Hawtin Electrical will only have fully qualified electricians who can keep you up to date with what is going on with your project and any problems I happen to come across, keeping you, your home and family in a safe environment. You have my promise that I will treat your home like it was my own, keeping it clean and tidy. I consistently monitor the way I do things to improve the quality and the communication between you and I. All of the necessary qualifications in order to carry out safe installations, repairs and maintenance to your home are held.
What customers say
Highlights
"We needed a new connection for a double oven and tidy up of wiring in the Kitchen. James provided a great service from the original quote to do the job. Communication was always great through out the when he was arriving etc. Work on the day was done with no problems and tidied up afterwards. James checked that everything was ok a week after the work was done. I would use Hawtin Electrical again and recommend to others."
"James Hawtin came at short notice to help find out where the fault lie with my underfloor heating, given this was Dec and freezing outside this was greatly appreciated. He was very knowledgeable and manage to find out where the problem was (with some faulty valves in a cupboard upstairs!) and as such I've managed to get a plumber in to fix the problem. We didn't know one but were happy to go with James' recommendation. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again or recommend him to someone else. Thank you!"
"As always, James provides an efficient, polite and high-quality service. Highly recommended. Good communication."
Detailed reviews
We needed a new connection for a double oven and tidy up of wiring in the Kitchen. James provided a great service from the original quote to do the job. Communication was always great through out the when he was arriving etc. Work on the day was done with no problems and tidied up afterwards. James checked that everything was ok a week after the work was done. I would use Hawtin Electrical again and recommend to others.
James Hawtin came at short notice to help find out where the fault lie with my underfloor heating, given this was Dec and freezing outside this was greatly appreciated. He was very knowledgeable and manage to find out where the problem was (with some faulty valves in a cupboard upstairs!) and as such I've managed to get a plumber in to fix the problem. We didn't know one but were happy to go with James' recommendation. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again or recommend him to someone else. Thank you!
As always, James provides an efficient, polite and high-quality service. Highly recommended. Good communication.
James came and sorted out a light switch, checked out the circuit and tested the RCDs for us. The job was done quickly and thoroughly. He was friendly and cleared up everything afterwards.
I am extremely happy with the work James Hawtin from Hawtin Electrical carried out, I have used James twice now for different jobs and I will certainly keep his contact details if I need further work done, he keeps you informed when he is going to do the work, he is also a friendly person and I would recommend him to anyone.
James was excellent. Personable and helpful. Work carried out efficiently and on budget. I will use again.
We've had James Hawtin round several times over the last few months to do various electrical jobs around the house (fixing a dimmer switch, wiring a lamp, sorting out some fuse board issues...). He's always been professional and helpful, and has been good at checking up on longstanding problems. His prices are reasonable and he's been friendly and polite throughout.
James' job was to remove a bedroom ceiling light and replace it with a new fitting. He arrived promptly at the agreed time and completed the job quickly and efficiently within half-hour. This is the third or fourth time I've called on James to complete some electrical work and on each time he has done so to the highest standard. I would certainly use him again and would recommend him.
James has just fitted a new power outlet and cradle to support a cordless vacuum and adjusted wiring in our kitchen. He willingly also advised (over an above what he charged for) on how I could safely wire in a new outside light. He was courteous, helpful and highly competent. Thank you, and we will happily ask him back for any further electrical work.
Hawtin Electrical carried out a full EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) on a 1930's semi-detached house my partner and I are in the process of buying. We also asked Hawtin to inform us of the work that was needed to bring the electrics up to standard. Whilst I have seen EICR reports before, they have never been as professional as Hawtin’s. It was extremely thorough and very detailed to a high standard. They did an excellent job and their service was very professional. We highly recommend Hawtin Electrical.
Two spotlights were upgraded and one extra light added as the cloakroom has been converted to a shower room. The system was then checked to ensure it satisfied the British Standard and I was emailed the certificate. The (very) small print pointed out that the chases would not be made good, but this was not discussed. So two holes were left in the ceiling where the two lights were moved from. The electrical work was well done and the dust vacuumed up.
James Hawtin fitted 17 ceilings LED downlights for us on 03/09/21. He also changed and rewired a switch plate from a single to a double. He arrived at the time agreed and worked steadily and efficiently. He had to work around a couple of problems (such as metal beams in awkward places) but overcame these difficulties without fuss or complaint. He cleaned up carefully after his work. we are delighted with his work and the fact that he offers a guarantee of one year on his installations. Thoroughly recommend as a reliable electrician.
James provided an efficient and friendly service, with clear communication and excellent work. Highly recommended.
Had James round to do a small lighting job. The job was done well and quickly and price was reasonable. No complaints. He is our go-to electrician now. We recommend him.
Third time we've used Hawtin for electrical work and would always recommend him. The only issue is that the more recommendations he gets the less time he'll have for future bookings! They are efficient, really helpful, and tackled some of the unusual electrical issues that we had with an attitude of really wanting to help get them solved. We have an old terraced house with dodgy wiring galore and he is totally uncomplaining about it. Maybe he likes the challenge!
Thanks James, We recently bought an apartment in Woodstock that required substantial updating and up-to-date overall safety certification. We needed to junk and dispose of the storage heaters, which were old and inefficient and on a separate tariff, necessitating reconfiguration of the distribution boards We requested substantial rewiring to accommodate two offices and had ordered a ThermaSkirt central heating system that required electrical connections through four separate circuits needing to be chased into the walls, and included wiring for the thermostats. In short, we had a major project that needed an electrician knowledgeable and competent across a range of professional skills. Being new to the area, we researched customer feedback online and were attracted by James Hawtin’s stellar reputation. It proved an inspired choice. Not only did James do a perfect job, amply demonstrating all the relevant skills, but he proved a valuable source of disinterested advice when discussing options. He proved extremely good at problem solving, which saved us a lot of money. Moreover, his social style in the domestic workplace is admirable, unobtrusive and low key, but friendly and available. He works solidly and expertly with visible concentration of purpose and is notably skilled socially, a quiet pleasure to have around the place. We would certainly use him again and would recommend him without reserve.
James from Hawtin Electrics installed electric power points and switches in my summer house, installed the main circuit box in the kitchen and ran wiring out to the summer house via the garden along the house walls. Very neatly done, looks great, tidy and quickly done with minimum fuss. Also installed an outside porch light. I would use James for any electrical work I need and highly recommend him.
We wanted to replace two light fittings in our hallway, so a relatively small task. James response to our request was prompt and clear. On the day he had the courtesy to text to say he was running 15 minutes late. The work itself was carried out efficiently, he provided us with some useful advice and tidied up when he had finished. Very happy to recommend.
James worked with our main contractor to do all the wiring for our house extension and internal alterations including new lighting and sockets, powered roof lanterns, external lights and sockets and a new consumer unit, all tested and proved so that we could gain our building regulations approval. James also did some extra work including fitting a new light and changing an existing switch. All work was done on time and quickly, no fuss, clearly explained and drawn onto a plan, and James was great to work with, cheerful and clear, and did what he said and when. Would certainly work with James again.
James carried out an electrical safety check of my house and he fixed things that needed repair and also installed a new consumer unit. James was prompt and carried out the work efficiently. He put everything back tidily and and clean just as he had found it. I would definitely use James again.
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