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cianHelp! Can anyone recommend an electrician in London?

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lowrib · 07/04/2010 11:43

The light circuit in my flat has gone! After much fiddling this weekend, DP and his builder mate have conceded it is beyond them.

Can anyone recommend a good sparkie in North or East London? (We're in Hackney)

TIA

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No134 · 07/04/2010 11:52

EC1 lighting in Amwell Street are good. They are not super cheap, but are reliable and good quality work.

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lowrib · 07/04/2010 12:26

Thanks No134, I'll check them out.

I have a little suspicion they might be pricey though seeing as they're based in the city, they're really lighting specialists and they seem to be aimed at the business market!

I just want a common-or-garden sparkie to come to my house and fix the broken electrics, I don't need anything swish done!

However I may be being presumptuous! I will certainly give them a ring and see what they say, thanks very much for the info.

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lowrib · 07/04/2010 12:31

Why does my title say cianHelp I wonder?!!!

I must not be awake today!

If any one else can help (or even cianHelp ) with details of an electrician, I'd be very grateful.

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IwishIwerewitty · 07/04/2010 12:40

Have you tried www.ratedpeople.co.uk
You enter the job you have and then three people who want the job will get back to you with quotes.

No134 · 07/04/2010 14:35

They do domestic stuff, definitely, and it's Islington rather than the City. We've used them twice, once for installing lights in our old house, and most recently for a complete rewire in our dilapidated new house.

The bloke who does most of the work (as opposed to most of the talking) is pushing 70 I reckon, but very good.

MrsHappy · 07/04/2010 14:44

Good electricians are like hen's teeth I reckon.

I've used Harland & Voss who were reliable (on time) and v helpful. They probably aren't the cheapest but I would use them again.

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lowrib · 09/04/2010 01:13

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate it.
You are of course right, No134, I called them and they do provide electricians.

The problem, in case anyone is interested, turns out to be bloody rats, They've chewed through the wires

I am currently sulking about it over here.

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vanitypear · 10/04/2010 20:21

Pimlico plumbers - again not the cheapest but I have used them for everything in the past - even roofing - brilliant.

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