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Switch Green Electrical

5.0

132 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 08:30–18:30
  • Monday 08:30–18:30
  • Tuesday 08:30–18:30
  • Wednesday 08:30–18:30
  • Thursday 08:30–18:30
  • Friday 08:30–18:30
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

About

Switch Green Electrical is a Forest Hill based domestic electrical company run by Joel Buckwell. Switch Green Electrical specialises in small electrical tasks, consumer unit replacements and electrical repairs. Joel first became an electrician in 2003 and has been a sole trader since 2011. He runs his business on honesty and reliability. All work undertaken is carried out to the latest BS7671 standards.

'All Hands and Hearts' are a non profit volunteer based organisation that helps rebuild and improve areas in the aftermath of a natural disaster anywhere in the world. Joel has first hand experience working for them as a volunteer in Nepal, Peru and offers them electrical advice & guidance to keep their projects and volunteers safe.

The value of the redundant and excess cable collected from jobs undertaken is donated to All Hands And Hearts. Redundant cable usually gets thrown in the skip but here it is scrapped, recycled and the cash is donated to help disaster struck communities get rebuilt

What we do

  • Lighting contractors

    • Outdoor lighting
    • LED lighting
    • Security & Emergency lighting installations
  • Electricians

    • Electrical installations
    • Electrical repairs
    • Electrical testing services
    • Outdoor electrical wiring
    • Rewiring
    • Fuse boards
    • Electrical emergency services
  • More Services

    • electric vehicle charging points
    • electric car charging

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Fault fixed with no fuss
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Joel made a return visit to us, having previously replaced all our light fittings with LED units, which he made a great job of. There was an issue with a faulty dimmer switch, which he repaired very quickly. As before, good and prompt communication, friendly and efficient service, excellent value. We would not hesitate to use Switch Green again.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 01/03/2026 , work completed 27/02/2026
Great work!
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Joel relocated a light, put new heavy lights in and sorted out a faulty switch. He took a lot of care over the work and was super knowledgeable and friendly. Further to completion I had a clear invoice in line with the original quote and a separate NICEIC installation certificate from NICEIC via email for my records. Very professional, trustworthy, would recommend anytime.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 20/02/2026 , work completed 18/02/2026
The trader replied (on 27/02/2026)
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I always try to stick to the original quote unless there's any major unforeseen issues. I'm glad you are happy with my services. Feel free to call again in the future. Best, Joel
Excellent service
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Excellent and professional service, very clear pricing and would thoroughly recommend to anyone requiring electrical work
Customer in Greater London Posted on 15/02/2026 , work completed 07/01/2026
The trader replied (on 27/02/2026)
Thank you for the reply. I'm always happy to hear you had a good experience using my services. Thank you for recommending me. I look forward to the next job in the future.
We have electricity!
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We initially asked Joel to connect our garden room to the house’s electrical supply. We were pleased enough with the service that we also hired him to install a bathroom extractor, doorbell, and 1st and 2nd fix on our kitchen. I particularly liked that the quotes given were clear, and we always knew which materials were included. Communication and scheduling was done very well too. It was also appreciated that Joel would point out any opportunities to reuse materials, so as to minimise waste. I don’t have any hesitation recommending Joel.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 06/02/2026 , work completed 06/02/2026
The trader replied (on 27/02/2026)
Thank you for the review, it's much appreciated. I enjoyed all the jobs carried out at your property. I'm glad everything went to plan, the kitchen and the garden office look great! I'm always happy to reuse materials where possible. There's way too much waste in the construction industry so glad to have like-minded customers that want to reuse materials. Speak soon, Joel
Another great job and at a reasonable price
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Joel replaced 3 malfunctioning pull cord light switches for me at a reasonable price. Arrived when he said he would and did the job in next to no time. I would welcome Joel back any day.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 30/01/2026 , work completed 27/01/2026
The trader replied (on 27/02/2026)
Thank you for the review. I really don't mind that it was only a small job, in fact that's my speciality. Hopefully I'll hear from you again some time in the future
Excellent electrician and a pleasure to have in the house
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Joel was brilliant. He replaced the lights under our kitchen cabinets and fitted our new oven. He gave us excellent advice on the kind of lights to fit. Fitting the oven was more complicated than it should have been because the previous oven had been fitted without a backplate. Joel had the necessary parts in his van and had the oven fitted and tested quickly and smoothly. Joel took away the oven and cabling to be recycled. He worked very efficiently, and his prices are very reasonable. A pleasure to do business with.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 19/01/2026 , work completed 12/01/2026
The trader replied (on 27/02/2026)
Thank you for taking the time to write the review. The oven and cables were scrapped and the money was donated to charity so thank you for that. I look forward to any potential works in the future. Speak soon, Joel
Great work, efficient and easy
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Excellent communication from start to finish, very professional experience all round and efficient in getting the job done quickly and to an excellent standard. Can’t recommend Joel highly enough. Would and will use again 😃
Customer in Greater London Posted on 18/12/2025 , work completed 15/12/2025
The trader replied (on 27/02/2026)
Thats fantastic to hear you had a good experience. Thank you for the review. Please call again in the future Best, Joel
Light fittings & switches
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Excellent electrician — installed a new light, hung three lighting pendants, and fitted several switches. The work was carried out to a high standard, communication was clear, and everything was left clean and tidy. Highly recommended.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 14/12/2025 , work completed 11/12/2025
The trader replied (on 27/02/2026)
Great to hear you had a good experience. Communication is always key. Thanks for the review. Hopefully I'll see you again some time in the near future.
The Best, and GREEN with it
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Being a contortionist he managed to move new fireproof fuse-box the necessary couple of feet to the outside of the cupboard, which I think contributed a great deal to the reasonableness of his quote,saving him time & me cost of ducting & wiring to what wd have been only alternative position 12 ft away. I would like to give him 6 stars rather than 5 as 2 of the rooms he had test the sockets in where decidedly unpleasant – I cdn'r even go in them! Because my husband had been 999'd to hospital I was unable to keep to the terms of the of the contract which asked that access to all sockets was available & that we are responsible for replacing any furniture that had had to be moved. Joel just went ahead & did this. Had been suffering from plague of mice & using silicon Joel blocked some holes left by Sparks our vendor had used. Kitchen ceiling lights needed replacing - had been told by 2 Sparks that as they were in a slanting roof , the ceiling would need replacing. Joel confirmed that it would save elec.costs if changed to LED - he cd do from his ladder by simply unscrewing present light & replacing with LED after fiddling with some short wires for eac Joel's a kind caring honest bloke who is good at his job and cares about people, living up to his working name SWITCH GREEN by taking all the bits of wiring left over from his work from me & that I had collected. Normally I loathe having workmen in the house but Joel I look forward to seeing!!!
Customer in Greater London Posted on 29/11/2025 , work completed 19/11/2025
The trader replied (on 27/02/2026)
Thank you so much for this review, it really means a lot to hear such kind words. It was a challenging day for yourself considering your husband's health. The best one can offer in that situation is being as flexible as possible whilst getting on with the job. I'm sorry that you haven't had great experiences with previous tradesmen. Hopefully that changes from now onwards. Thank you for donating all the cables too, it's much appreciated and goes to a good cause
Outstanding
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Joel carried an EICR, undertook remedial work that included installing a new consumer unit, and carried out a range of other electrical tasks. He provided a detailed schedule of work in advance, which I really appreciated, and everything was completed to schedule and to the agreed budget. He was very professional, offered advice, explained what he would need to do at each step, and took care to minimise damage to any floor boards that needed to be lifted. I highly recommend him.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 08/11/2025 , work completed 07/11/2025
The trader replied (on 27/02/2026)
Thanks for the review. I'm glad to hear that you are happy with the process from EICR and throughout the remedial works. I find it best to offer a detailed quote so both parties have clarity of what's been included for. I look forward to the next phase of works.
Highly recommended electrician
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We had Joel replace some electric panel radiators as well as some smaller electrical repair works around our apartment. Joel was helpful, responsive and forthcoming with advice and recommendations as part of scoping the works and putting together a quote. He worked quickly, efficiently and tidily around the apartment, and was clear in explaining what he was doing before starting any task. He completed the works within the time he had allocated and left behind no mess. The job was exactly as quoted. Joel was friendly and approachable with any queries throughout the process end-to-end. I'll be using Switch Green Electrical again and highly recommend their services for electrical works.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 02/10/2025 , work completed 04/08/2025
The trader replied (on 27/02/2026)
Thank you for the review and for your kind words. I'm very happy to hear you felt the process was a smooth one and that you'd recommend my services to others. I look forward to hearing from you again in the future
great work
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Joel was professional and friendly, he completed the work in good time, we were very pleased with the result. Will highly recommend him to family and friends
Customer in Greater London Posted on 24/09/2025 , work completed 23/09/2025
The trader replied (on 27/02/2026)
Thank you for taking the time to post a review its much appreciated. Also thank you for recommending me to friends and family. I look forward to hearing from you again in the future
Great work
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This was Joel’s second visit to our house. He was trying to identify why our lights were ‘tripping’ which is no mean feat as it is a large house. He went through the place with the meticulousness of a detective and eventually found the culprit. Despite being here for ages, I received a very reasonable invoice. Plus he went to the task I a good humoured way, despite the challenge. Would definitely recommend
Customer in Greater London Posted on 19/09/2025 , work completed 16/09/2025
The trader replied (on 27/02/2026)
Thank you for the review. Yes, a tripping circuit in a large house can be time-consuming but I'm happy that you felt you received a reasonable invoice for the time it took. Hopefully you won't have anymore tripping anytime soon. Best, Joel
Great work!
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Joel was quick to respond initially with a clear understanding of the work needed and sent a very reasonable estimate of costs. He arrived on time, was clear about options for the work involved and was very communicative. It was found that further work needed to be done, Joel explained this clearly and was able to carry that out with no fuss. He was tidy with the work and it was done correctly, as agreed, within budget and to a very good standard. I'd recommend Joel very highly.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 05/09/2025 , work completed 02/09/2025
The trader replied (on 10/09/2025)
Thank you for the review. Its always pleasing to hear that a customer is happy with the work I carried out. Being tidy and keeping to the budget is all part of the job. Thank you for recommending me :) I look forward to hearing from you again sometime in the near future.
Absolutely fantastic
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Joel just completed a partial rewire for us whilst we were doing some DIY renovations, and I couldn't recommend him enough. He was bang on time for every visit, provided a very competitive quote which he stuck to, gave really good practical advice, and completed the job very neatly. What's more, he was great company for chats as I worked alongside him. I really couldn't recommend Joel highly enough and will definitely be reaching straight out to him for any future electrical work we might (will) need!
Customer in Greater London Posted on 02/09/2025 , work completed 01/09/2025
The trader replied (on 10/09/2025)
I really appreciate the review so thank you for finding the time to write one. It was an absolute pleasure to have worked on your living room renovation project. I too enjoyed the company :) Please do reach out again when you need me. Hope the rest of the project goes smoothly.
Switch Green Electrical is fantastic
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I am SO grateful Joel at Switch Green was recommended to me. I’ve used his business three times and he’s probably the first contractor who has felt genuine, kind and trustworthy. Joel listens and explains, with care, the options available to resolve the issue, ensure electrical safety and completes work efficiently. He’s also a genuinely lovely person which always helps when you have someone in your home! Thanks for your help Joel!
Customer in Greater London Posted on 10/08/2025 , work completed 06/08/2025
The trader replied (on 10/09/2025)
Thank you so much for the review. Im sorry that you haven't found trustworthy tradesmen in the past. I just treat people how I want to be treated. It's a simple policy but it goes a long way. I look forward to the forth visit one day in the future.
Reliable, honest, always helpful
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We’ve used Joel three times now for different jobs and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. He’s turned up on time for every job, has been great value, and always takes the time to explain things clearly. He even helped us out with an electrical emergency when he was on holiday and wasn’t around which we really appreciated. It’s such a relief to have someone reliable, professional, and easy to communicate with. We’ll definitely keep calling on him for future work.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 05/08/2025 , work completed 05/08/2025
The trader replied (on 08/08/2025)
Thank you for the review, it's much appreciated. Its also really nice to hear such kind words. I try my best at all times to run a reliable, honest and professional business so to hear that from you honestly means a lot and helps to push on and keep up the good work. Thanks again and I look forward to hearing from you again sometime in the future.
Great work and fast
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It was a very good experience, and I couldn't be more impressed with Joel's professionalism. Communication was always clear and timely, and they took the time to explain everything in a way that made sense.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 27/06/2025 , work completed 16/06/2025
The trader replied (on 08/08/2025)
Thank you for such a nice review. I believe communication is key so it's great to hear when it is appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you again in the future. Thanks again.
Excellent experience with Switch Green Electrical
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Joel at Switch Green Electrical was recommended to me by my parents. They appreciate great workmanship and value for money so I already knew he would do a great job. Joel completed two batches of work for me. On the first visit he tackled a long list of small but annoying electrical tasks that I'd left unfixed for too long. These included replacing broken dimmer switches and checking flickering lights. He listened patiently to my concerns and clearly explained the options for fixing these issues. At the end of the first visit, I consulted Joel about installing under cupboard lights. He offered good advice and a very reasonable quote so I asked him to return to complete the job. I'm so glad I did because they have made such an improvement to the kitchen lighting. Joel is very organised and efficient, and he left the area where he worked clean and tidy. He is also a very personable and interesting person with excellent knowledge of his trade. I would not hesitate to recommend him to you!
Customer in Kent Posted on 25/05/2025 , work completed 20/05/2025
The trader replied (on 08/08/2025)
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. Im very happy the lights I suggested and fitted have made a big improvement to your kitchen. Thank you for your kind words and I look forward to hearing from you again in the near future.
Great work again
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Have reviewed Joel before, but he's been back several times since as I've needed other work done. Always so reliable, trustworthy, does a great job and always reasonably priced. Such a valuable name to have on my contacts list!
Customer in Greater London Posted on 25/04/2025 , work completed 24/04/2025
The trader replied (on 28/04/2025)
Thanks again for another great review. I always try my best to be organised and keep my prices reasonable. With that in mind, its great to hear your kind words, I really appreciate them. I look forward to the next project. Best, Joel
Great work !
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Joel was a pleasure to work with and we have already booked him back in to do more jobs at the house. He was able to provide really helpful advice and guidance all at a very reasonable price which has been really appreciated as we've just moved in to a house that needs a lot of work!
Customer in Greater London Posted on 09/04/2025 , work completed 02/04/2025
The trader replied (on 28/04/2025)
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm very happy that you had a good experience. For me, it's always so nice to help out on a first time buyer house and seeing it all come together. I look forward to the next phase of work. Best, Joel
Reliable, professional and excellent
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Joel is highly regarded in this neighborhood and I suspect he has too much work due to how many people recommend him. He is very professional and I could not recommend him enough.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 14/03/2025 , work completed 12/03/2025
The trader replied (on 28/04/2025)
Thank you for your review. Even though I do get busy like many traders, I usually only take on small projects. This means I'm usually only booked up for the following two/three weeks. Thank you for recommending me, it's much appreciated
Professional, efficient and good communicator
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We had not previously had contact with Switch Green Electrical but Joel Buckwell responded quickly to my contacting him and went out of his way to fit in our small job at the end of his busy day. He was timely, efficient and knowledgeable, and his charge was proportionate to the work done. His professional approach immediately inspired confidence and his communication with us was speedy and clear. We will certainly use Switch Green Electrical again and I recommend him warmly and without hesitation.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 08/03/2025 , work completed 07/03/2025
The trader replied (on 11/04/2025)
I really appreciate your kind words and for taking the time to write a review. Im pleased to hear that you were happy with the work I carried out. Thank you for recommending me and I look forward to seeing you agin some time in the future. Best, Joel
Great service
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I can highly recommend Joel. He fitted a new heater in my living room advising on the sort of heater I needed. Delivered great work and fitted it at relatively short notice when weather was particularly cold which was much appreciated. He kept disruption to a minimum and was very personable. Very competitive on price also.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 31/01/2025 , work completed 17/01/2025
The trader replied (on 11/04/2025)
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Luckily I only take on small jobs so I can usually be available fairly quickly. Im glad you are happy with your new heater. I look forward to hearing from you again in the future. Best, Joel
Good work
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Joel fitted a cooker in the kitchen, a fan, lights over the cooker and a radiator in the bathroom. Even though the jobs turned out to be a little more complex than we expected, Joel did great work, with good humour, tidily, promptly and at a very good price. We could not have asked for more!
Customer in Greater London Posted on 10/01/2025 , work completed 07/01/2025
The trader replied (on 13/01/2025)
It's great to hear a customer say 'I did great work, tidily and at a very good price', especially with some good humour thrown in! Thank you for the review, it's much appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you again sometime in the future. Joel