Electrician

Justin Bucknell Electrical Limited

Bicester4.9· 226 reviews · 2 sources
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82out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volume226
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WINNER of Which? Trusted Trader February 2018! As a proud electrical company, we’re deeply passionate about delivering high quality work and unparalleled customer service. This commitment to excellence has enabled us to grow and establish ourselves across the general areas of Bicester, Thame, Aylesbury, Abingdon, Banbury, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and beyond. EV charging, EV charger, EV installation, EV installers, Solar panel maintenance

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4.9out of 5
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"I engaged them to replace a bathroom extractor fan in our roof space. The electrician who visited found issues with the venting of the original install and could not do the work in the time allocated. The company treated his visit as reconnaissance to establish what it would take to put things right and did not charge for this initial callout. They re-quoted and two men came to do the work on the agreed date. They proved thorough but quick, completing the work within the allotted slot. They also identified an issue with the earthing under the kitchen sink and completed the fix without additional charge. All company employees proved to be courteous, professional and understanding of my needs whether quoting, arranging visit dates or carrying out the work. I also feel confident that, where they found issues, these have been corrected and this peace of mind is worth every penny of what they charged me. While this was my first time using this firm I cannot now imagine going anywhere else when I next need an electrician."

Customer in OxfordshireWhich? Trusted Traders5.0 rating

"Justin was prompt in his replies and in hisfirst visit, he sent his estimate very promptly. He seemed like someone who knew what he was doing. The electricians did a complete rewire of the house which is large and complicated. It took about as long as predicted there were a few days when they had to complete other jobs. It was done on budget. The electricians were polite pleasant and respectful and tried hard to make as little disruption to our lives as possible. They cleaned up at the end of each day leaving the house in a useable state. Messages were responded to promptly."

Customer inWhich? Trusted Traders5.0 rating

"Adam arrived on time and completed the installation of my Zappi car charger within 2 hours. He explained how it worked and left the work area clean and tidy. I am very pleased with the work."

Alan in OxfordshireWhich? Trusted Traders5.0 rating

Detailed reviews

Customer in Oxfordshire5.0 / 5

I engaged them to replace a bathroom extractor fan in our roof space. The electrician who visited found issues with the venting of the original install and could not do the work in the time allocated. The company treated his visit as reconnaissance to establish what it would take to put things right and did not charge for this initial callout. They re-quoted and two men came to do the work on the agreed date. They proved thorough but quick, completing the work within the allotted slot. They also identified an issue with the earthing under the kitchen sink and completed the fix without additional charge. All company employees proved to be courteous, professional and understanding of my needs whether quoting, arranging visit dates or carrying out the work. I also feel confident that, where they found issues, these have been corrected and this peace of mind is worth every penny of what they charged me. While this was my first time using this firm I cannot now imagine going anywhere else when I next need an electrician.

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Customer in5.0 / 5

Justin was prompt in his replies and in hisfirst visit, he sent his estimate very promptly. He seemed like someone who knew what he was doing. The electricians did a complete rewire of the house which is large and complicated. It took about as long as predicted there were a few days when they had to complete other jobs. It was done on budget. The electricians were polite pleasant and respectful and tried hard to make as little disruption to our lives as possible. They cleaned up at the end of each day leaving the house in a useable state. Messages were responded to promptly.

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Alan in Oxfordshire5.0 / 5

Adam arrived on time and completed the installation of my Zappi car charger within 2 hours. He explained how it worked and left the work area clean and tidy. I am very pleased with the work.

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Customer in Oxfordshire5.0 / 5

I reached out to Justin Bucknell after finding them online, as moved into my new home and needed a EV charger fitted and a quote for some other work too. I was promptly contacted and had excellent communication from the office team and before I knew it, I had Adam over to come assess the work needed and about a week later Jamie to install the EV charger. The diligence, craftsmanship and customer service from Justin Bucknell is nothing short of fantastic. I will be getting all my work done by this team in the future!

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Customer in Oxfordshire5.0 / 5

We needed a major electrical refurbishment and new lighting after 25 years. We found Justin Bucknell Electrical via Which Trusted Traders and they lived up to their reputations in all respects. Despite the work happening at short notice during holidays, everybody was on time and very helpful and responsive to our questions & suggestions. We had to make quite a few changes as we went along and the quoting/invoicing was prompt, efficient and fair. The work itself was done to a very high standard and it's great having everything working as it should. The electricians were very tidy and a pleasure to have around.

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Customer in Oxfordshire5.0 / 5

The quote process was very smooth and quick via video conferencing. The work was completed to time and Max did a good job and was very tidy which is always appreciated.

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Customer in Oxfordshire5.0 / 5

I decided to use JBE because of their good reviews. I don't love writing bad reviews, but from my own personal experience I wouldn't use them again, and therefore feel like this review is necessary. Long story short, I had a fault somewhere in my house that kept tripping the fuse box. I would say my experience started off really well - they organised to come see me quickly which was great, but then they never found the fault (despite looking for quite a long time), the fix they tried actually made things worse, and I had to pay another electrician to come undo what they did, and find / fix the fault. The other electrician found the fault in less than an hour, and fixed everything in an hour and a half (including a trip to the shops). In addition to the issues with the actual fault finding, JBE also sent out a different electrician to look at the fault to the one they sent out to fix it, which I am sure added to the issues. Both electricians had to leave early (and not because they had to go to a different job, one of them was going off on holiday and had to 'sort out his van' - it was about 9.30 am, he *was* on holiday from the next day, but wasn't travelling anywhere). And finally, when the invoice eventually came to me, it also came with a slightly angry note saying it was overdue, despite the fact I had never been sent it before. A lot of people seem to have had a good experience, so maybe I just got unlucky, but I won't be using them again.

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Customer in Oxfordshire5.0 / 5

I have entered a date for the ‘Work Completed ‘because I am unable to complete the review without doing so BUT: it was not completed by Bucknell. They attended my home on June 14 2023 I was taking delivery of a new Electric Vehicle the next day and he had assured me verbally that I would have a working charger ‘no matter what’. The work was sloppy: loose connections in the fuse box and a poorly connected wire inside the actual unit that needed a further electrician's visit a few months later because it had failed. They left debris where they had drilled and also in the back of the fridge, which they had not covered. They smoked on the premises, filled the house with the smell and left butts in the drive. Having taken twice as long as he stated during the survey, they downed tools at 17:00 and refused to return unless I paid extra. They claimed I needed an Earth for the boiler [In unnecessarily fiddling about with it we found we had no hot water afterwards & a broken panel in the kitchen] but I have since been told by more than one professional electrician and a surveyor there was no regulatory necessity for this. Indeed there had already been an EV Charger fitted by the previous owners of the property. When I tried to complain he became very unpleasant and this has now dragged on for over a year. I wish I had never heard the name Justin Bucknell and, in my opinion, people, especially vulnerable or pensioners, should think carefully before considering employing him.

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Customer in Buckinghamshire5.0 / 5

We used Justin and his team to install an EV charger and some external lights as well as for one or two maintenance jobs around the house. Service was superb from beginning to end in terms of planning, clarity as to cost and what was required and then installation. Our installer (Kieran) was great and took obvious professional pride in what he was doing as well ensuring that everything was left clean and tidy at the end of the day. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

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Customer in Oxfordshire5.0 / 5

After a long delay un-looping my supply from my neighbours. I finally scheduled an appointment to fit an EV Charge point at the end of my garden. The delay meant I had to reschedule many times, but the office staff were always cheerful and accommodating. The job wasn't simple. Thick stone walls and a tricky location meant some hard work on a hot day. The standard of workmanship was very high. The electrician friendly, professional and hard working. I am a happy customer who would recommend anyone needing electrical work to give Justin Bucknell Electrical a try.

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Customer in Milton Keynes5.0 / 5

A fantastic customer experience from choosing, estimating and installing. From owner, support staff and installer a thoroughly polished hassle free service.. well done as a company and individually

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Customer in Oxfordshire5.0 / 5

I contacted the company to obtain a quotation for the supply and installation of a car charger. I received a follow-up call the same day, detailing to the process, had to send photographers of the current set up and then a booking was made for a FaceTime call with Justin. This was very good, with all details explained. Price was extremely competitive, and a date was set for the installation. The engineer arrived on time, took me through what he was going to undertake, with the time frame. Following the installation, to engineer took me through how to set up the charger on our network and use it going forward. I have since had a follow-up call. I have to say they did everything they said they would do without issue, and I am pleased to highly recommend the company.

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Customer in Oxfordshire5.0 / 5

Adam came today to install my Hypervolt charger. The job wasn't overly straightforward, but he made light work of it and carried out a really neat professional job. Would highly recommend from start to finish, very easy and upfront with everything from cost to the installation process.

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Customer in5.0 / 5

I don't do many reviews but JBE stand out. I wanted a Hypervolt EV charger installed. I didn't want any cable showing which mean't working in the roof space with difficult access. I had some poor contact with a few other firms that really did not inspire confidence. I then had a video call with Paul. He was very patient and walked through every detail. I really felt confident to go ahead. Gemma and Jo handled all of the admin. Gemma even managed to arrange an earlier visit than planned. On the day of the install. Paul attended with Simon and carried out the work exactly how he had arranged on the video call. The result is even better than I had hoped for. They set everything up for me and explained how it all worked. They left everything clean and tidy when they left. Thank you guys. My advice - Don't hesitate. You will not be disappointed. They are a great family team.

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Customer in Buckinghamshire5.0 / 5

Amazing! Everyone at at Justin Bucknell were great from start to finish. Mine was a relatively easy install (EV charger), made complicated by missing/misplaced parts which was completely our fault. Their team were great and weren't phased by the problem. A second visit was scheduled Installed super quick and efficiently. Highly recommend!

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Customer in Buckinghamshire5.0 / 5

Communication was great throughout the process, I had several questions throughout which were answered without a hint of negativity. Happy with my home EV charger.

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Customer in Berkshire5.0 / 5

We chose to contact Justin after seeing several of the company’s social media videos - and we’re very glad we did. The installation of our HyperVolt Home 3 Pro charger was a true team effort. Special thanks to: Joanne for the initial contact and smooth engagement, Justin for his professional advice and lightning-fast responses to every question, Gemma for coordinating everything seamlessly, James for handling all the certificates and documentation, and George, an outstanding electrician. It was a privilege to meet you. Thank you for completing both the EICR and the charger installation - and for crawling through the smallest loft imaginable just to keep our interior walls untouched. That level of care speaks volumes. From the wiring in the consumer unit to the finish on the exterior, the attention to detail was impressive. Consistent quality and customer service across the entire team is rare, and this company deserves recognition for it.

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Customer in Hertfordshire5.0 / 5

The initial consultation was brilliant, with everything clearly explained. The install was efficient, neat and tidy. They completed the job exactly as discussed and explained the use of the charger clearly. We are very happy with the work and would definitely recommend.

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Customer in Oxfordshire5.0 / 5

This is a great example of a business that delivers across the whole experience. From first contact, to scoping to installation, JBE knew their stuff, made great recommendations and were ninja like when it came to fitting.

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Customer in Oxfordshire5.0 / 5

Having received a very reasonable quote to repair a broken bedroom light, replace the bedroom light, and to supply and fit a pull cord light. The engineer arrived as scheduled and the work completed in half the time expected. The engineer was courteous, knowledgeable and professional. I will definitely use Justin Bucknell Electrical again for any future electrical needs, and have no hesitation in recommending them.

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