“The electrics in the house have tripped with no pattern on a number of times since August 2022. Steve undertook a forensic investigation into the potential electronical fault, identified issues, provided practical recommendations to address them and addressed them at a reasonable cost in a very short timescales, working around our availability. Very professional and personal, would highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for an electrician. I've known Steve for 6+ years, and no job is too small. Sorting out our oven, hob and lights in our living room on different occasions over the years.”
Public evidence profile
SMD Electrical Services Limited
Credentials & registries
Which? Trusted Traders
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
69out of 100
69 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from November 2022. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 5.0 from 269 reviews across 2 review sources
- 1 credential shown
Newest review November 2022
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume269
Independent sources4 independent public sources
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say46.3 of 60
Independent checks16.1 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0.6 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them8.3 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site3.1 of 6.2
- Registered company details4.1 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade166 reviews · 5.0 avg
- Which? Trusted Traders103 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Work carried out for me in my new house by Steve Daws including: Replace old consumer unit; upgrade old lighting fixtures in garage, outside area and roof ensuring safety; all new sockets and ceiling pendants; upgrade spot light fittings in kitchen and bathroom; upgrade central heating thermostat; timer on heated towel rail; issued Electrical Installation Certificate and Building Regulation Certificate of Compliance. Steve has excellent electrical experience, he does not take shortcuts, he is fully informed of current regulations, keeps time and is tidy. He is trustworthy and works quietly”
“Steve has been our electrician for decades. He's completely reliable and trustworthy in every way. He's re-wired large parts of the house, put in electric heaters, fixed lights and sockets that weren't working, put in a new fuse box, put in outdoor sockets and probably loads of other things I've forgotten. He always turns up exactly when he said he would and does the work in a reasonable time frame and accurate to his quote. His work is always excellent. He's also a very pleasant chap!”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for SMD Electrical Services Limited, including the highlights above. The 269 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Customer recommends this business
Would highly recommend!
Steve came out to look at an oven switch that was playing up and to advise on re-siting a light in an understairs cupboard. He was extremely thorough, taking the time to explain everything clearly and providing helpful details at each stage. I found him very professional and highly knowledgeable. He was able to complete both jobs in a single visit and carried out the work to a high standard, leaving everything clean and tidy. He charged by the hour plus materials and his pricing was extremely reasonable. I would highly recommend Steve for any electrical work.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Replaced halogen ceiling lights with LEDs
Found Steve Dawes through Which? Trusted Trader when he came out to sort out a wrongly wired socket. Steve gave a guide price for the cost of the swap to LEDs, including the time it would take. Work carried out within the predicted time frame and charged at an hourly rate plus materials. Professional, punctual, polite, well-organised, and knowledgeable about the task. Explained what he planned to do and checked regularly that I was happy with progress and had the information I needed about new fittings. Cleaned up as he went along.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 4 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 4 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Extensive electrical work
Steve undertook extensive electrical work when we moved house. The house needed new fuse boards, new sockets, new lights in the bathroom, garage rewired, fire/smoke alarms fitted. When we had a kitchen fitted, Steve came back and did the wiring. He explained what needed to be done and why. We are very happy with the work completed and feel a lot safer knowing that an expert has tested everything. He is very professional and efficient. I can highly recommend Steve.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Replacing fused spur switches
Steve replaced switches to fused spur timer type to operate our towel rail heaters in bathrooms. Also checked and advised on bathroom extractor fans. Steve was courteous, thorough and tidy. Would highly recommend.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Fixed electrical issues
Steve responded promptly with optional dates, arrived on time, diagnosed the situation and problem quickly, confirmed the solution and did the work. All done simply and without any issues, his work was neat and tidy (including the wirework which was out of site), putting everything back. He gave me the option as to whether to gold plate or do the minimum. He was a pleasure to do business with - just wish there were more of him in other trades also!
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
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Customer recommends this business
Excellent work
Steve provided excellent advice and completed the agreed tasks - I am very pleased with the work he completed and his advice has been invaluable.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Light fitting
I'd recommend Steve and SMD Electrical Services to anyone looking for a contractor who is knowledgeable, courteous, punctual, efficient and competitively priced. Although this was a small job (attaching a pendant light-fitting to the ceiling of a bedroom) , Steve took care and obvious pride in the work. I'll be calling again on SMD Electrical Services without hesitation.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Excellent service
Electrician HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Steve Daws SMD electrical services does my regular PAT testing but also today replaced a bathroom fan. Excellent work, very punctual, tidy, clean, very reasonable rates and completely professional I can unreservedly recommend his work Hope you don’t need help, but if you do he’s great. K
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Great Help in Time of Need
I contacted Steve in a bit of a panic after insulation work in my loft ended with me finding that evening that I had no lights at the front of the bungalow nor any power to my central heating. I found SMD on Which? Trusted Traders first thing the next morning. Fortunately Steve was prepared to drop everything and come over straightaway - much to my relief. After a quick check Steve identified that a RCD has tripped. He quickly found that the front lights were the problem area. A visit to the loft and, after a methodical check that took a while, he eventually found a rodent-chewed cable that had obviously finally short-circuited during the work. Steve quickly replaced the cable and power was restored - much to my delight. I now have a rodent-gnawed strip of cable as a memento, At all times Steve kept me informed on what he was doing and why, and reassured me that he would solve the problem. I cannot recommend Steve too highly - his friendly service would be hard to beat, and all at a very reasonable cost.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Electrical investigation
The electrics in the house have tripped with no pattern on a number of times since August 2022. Steve undertook a forensic investigation into the potential electronical fault, identified issues, provided practical recommendations to address them and addressed them at a reasonable cost in a very short timescales, working around our availability. At the end of the investigation Steve also provided an electrical certificate and circuit chart for future use. Steve kept to scheduled and within the budget agreed. Steve is very professional and personable, would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an electrician.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Lighting and additional sockets in garage
Steve has carried out numerous electrical jobs for us. He is always extremely helpful ,polite and professional. The standard of his work is exceptional and I would not hesitate to recommend SMD. I will certainly be in touch with Steve again for any future electrical work.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Electrical Upgrade to new homw
Work carried out for me in my new house by Steve Daws including: Replace old consumer unit; upgrade old lighting fixtures in garage, outside area and roof ensuring safety; all new sockets and ceiling pendants; upgrade spot light fittings in kitchen and bathroom; upgrade central heating thermostat; timer on heated towel rail; issued Electrical Installation Certificate and Building Regulation Certificate of Compliance. Steve has excellent electrical experience, he does not take shortcuts, he is fully informed of current regulations, keeps time and is tidy. He is trustworthy and works quietly and efficiently. He is value for money. I have no regrets in employing him and I have no hesitation in recommending him. I am very pleased with all work he carried out.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Reliable and Efficient
Steve carried out work in my parent's bungalow quickly and efficiently. We had a new fuse board installed electrical testing, light fittings installed and replacement of light switches and faulty equipment. He was tidy and courteous at all times and did a professional job. Thank you for a job well done!
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Verified by Checkatrade
Very good work. Punctual, polite and very knowledgeable. Would use again.
Verified by CheckatradeRe-wiring in garage; Installation of outdoor sockets
Steve is very thorough and seems to seriously know his stuff. He spotted a couple of potential safety issues that had not been identified by previous electricians. Punctual, courteous and very respectful of Covid19 safety
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for electricians in London
Across 769 electricians in London, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 150 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “very careful to keep all areas clean and tidy.” · Checkatrade, 12 Feb 2020
“He always turns up exactly when he said he would” · Checkatrade, 30 Sept 2021
“Very punctual” · Checkatrade, 3 Aug 2018
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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- Source checked
- 25 Jun 2026
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Smd Electrical Services Limited is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameSmd Electrical Services Limited
Company number05421263
Incorporated
Registered activityElectrical equipment repair
Official checkOn the public register
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About
Operating for over a decade in London, SMD Electrical Services Limited stands out with a commitment to punctuality and a thorough approach to electrical work. Specific feedback highlights Steve's professionalism and reliability, with clients repeatedly praising his timely arrivals and tidy work environments. Customers frequently commend his ability to provide practical solutions, as seen in multiple reviews where he effectively addressed complex electrical issues. SMD Electrical Services operates across major platforms like Checkatrade, MyBuilder, and Which? Trusted Traders, ensuring wide accessibility for those seeking a dependable electrician in the area.
Services they list
Electrical testing servicesElectrical emergency servicesElectrical installationsElectric ShowersElectrical repairsFuse boardsLandlord safety certificatesOutdoor electrical wiringRewiringLED lightingLighting LED upgradesOutdoor lighting
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Areas served
SurreyWest Byfleet
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself
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- Areas served: Surrey
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Worth checking yourself
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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.
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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.
How long they've really been tradingThe earliest independent record of them trading is 2005, so at least 21 years. They appear in 2 separate independent sources.
Company registered2005First public review2013
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Common questions about SMD Electrical Services Limited
Is SMD Electrical Services Limited a legitimate business?
As of 14 Aug 2026, we hold 269 independent reviews across Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders for this business, and Companies House lists Smd Electrical Services Limited (no. 05421263) as active, checked 20 Jul 2026. This is independent public evidence, not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about SMD Electrical Services Limited?
SMD Electrical Services Limited has 269 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know SMD Electrical Services Limited's reviews are genuine?
SMD Electrical Services Limited's 269 public reviews are gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Reviews spread across several review sources are harder to fake than a single polished 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.
Is SMD Electrical Services Limited qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for SMD Electrical Services Limited, including Which? Trusted Traders. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Which? Trusted Traders is Which? Trusted Trader: an endorsement from the consumer champion Which?, given to traders who pass its assessment process.
Is SMD Electrical Services Limited a registered business?
Smd Electrical Services Limited is a registered business on Companies House (company number 05421263), incorporated 11 Apr 2005, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does SMD Electrical Services Limited specialise in?
SMD Electrical Services Limited lists specialist services including Electrical testing services, Electrical emergency services, Electrical installations, Electric Showers, Electrical repairs, Fuse boards. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
What areas does SMD Electrical Services Limited cover?
They state on their own website that they cover Surrey. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.
How long has SMD Electrical Services Limited been trading?
SMD Electrical Services Limited has been reviewed on public sources since 2013.
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