Electrician
Richard Banks
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume960
Source diversity1 source
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About
Verified electrician in Southampton, Hampshire.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Richard fixed our garage lights quickly and charged a fair price. He was polite and professional."
"Have used Richard a few times before always helpful and get a job done. Will always for electrics & recommend."
"Richard performed an EICR on my new property to provide peace of mind. He was professional and knowledgeable and the explanations of his findings were clear and concise. His pricing was also very competitive. Highly recommended."
Detailed reviews
Richard fixed our garage lights quickly and charged a fair price. He was polite and professional.
Have used Richard a few times before always helpful and get a job done. Will always for electrics & recommend.
Richard performed an EICR on my new property to provide peace of mind. He was professional and knowledgeable and the explanations of his findings were clear and concise. His pricing was also very competitive. Highly recommended.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for electricians in Southampton
Across 98 rated electricians in Southampton, 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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✓Review volume: 960
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!Source diversity: 1 source
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Before you hire an electrician
In 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.
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