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Thornton Electrical (London) Limited

4.8

17 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 07:30–17:30
  • Monday 07:30–17:30
  • Tuesday 07:30–17:30
  • Wednesday 07:30–17:30
  • Thursday 07:30–17:30
  • Friday 07:30–17:30
  • Saturday 07:30–17:30
  • Sunday - Closed

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About

Established in 1998 Thornton Electrical (London) Ltd has attained a steady growth in business and reputation across North London and Hertfordshire. We carry out all electrical work from electrical inspections, testing and reports, to complete system design and installation, intruder alarm systems and emergency lighting systems. We are experts at working in varied environments including schools, Sports/ Leisure Centers, Public houses, retail outlets and residential properties.

We offer a friendly and professional service and are totally committed to providing our customers both new and old the highest quality workmanship at all times. To enforce this commitment to our customers we are registered NICEIC approved contractor and Domestic Installer. This guarantees all our works are carried out according to the most current regulations and standards. We also follow strict Health and Safety practices and hold a Public Liability Insurance. All of our electrical engineers are fully qualified and CRB checked.

What we do

  • Electricians

    • Rewiring
    • Electrical installations
    • Electrical testing services
    • Electrical repairs
    • Fuse boards
    • Electric Showers
    • Landlord safety certificates
    • Outdoor electrical wiring
  • Lighting contractors

    • Emergency lighting
    • Emergency lighting annual testing
    • LED lighting
    • Outdoor lighting
    • Lighting LED upgrades
    • Security & Emergency lighting installations

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Reliable and Professional Every Time
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’ve used Thornton Electrical a few times over the years and they’ve always been excellent. Reliable, professional, and great to deal with. Work is always done to a high standard and nothing’s ever too much trouble. Highly recommend.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 14/10/2025 , work completed 07/07/2025
Failure to comply with current wiring regulations.
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We contracted Thornton Electrical to replace a very old consumer unit. Following an EICR and the initial board change, multiple RCBO devices failed in the immediate days and weeks post the installation. Whilst we were anticipating some level of nuisance tripping may occur as part of these works, this problem manifested in a series of blown fuses rather then merely tripping. After calling them back several times to look at the problem, responses became slower and slower and we lost faith in their ability to provide root cause analysis and remediation of the problem. We called in a second company to inspect the installation, to ensure the board was safe as well as investigate the issues we were experiencing. Upon inspection they pointed out the installation lacked an SPD, contract to regulations. The second contractor installed the SPD unit and we have not suffered any further problems with the installation since. Formal complaints to Thorntons suggested that it was somehow my elderly mothers fault that one was not installed, despite it being mandatory to install one. They later stated that the engineer responsible had left, in a thin attempt to separate themselves from the overall responsibility to conform to these regulations. As a result we cannot recommend their services
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 10/10/2025 , work completed 07/07/2022
A Which? Trusted Traders staff member replied on behalf of the trader (on 24/10/2025)
We did carry out a board Consumer unit replacement in July 2022 along with an EICR. We were called out a week later and responded to a circuit that has tripped. We sent an estimate with recommendations following the EICR, we weren’t instructed to carry out any of these repairs. We haven’t had any communication regarding this property since the end of 2022. In 2025 when we were made aware of the ongoing issues at the property, we responded to the complaint and offered to attend to the property to discuss the issues.
Friendly, professional service
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Thornton Electrical Services have always provided a friendly professional service. No job too small. Kind, caring personnel who go that extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 23/05/2025 , work completed 15/05/2025
Highly recommended
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I only requested a small job but this was dealt with promptly and with politeness. I will certainly call on this firm for any future electrical problems.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 20/02/2025 , work completed 19/02/2025
A good electrical firm
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I'm really pleased I have discovered an Electrical firm that is dependable. It's always a big worry opening your property to new tradespeople and I am so relieved that this team have completed the work (which admittedly was only a small job) so well. I was really happy with their communication, quote, promptness, consideration, politeness, help and cleanliness. A true breath of fresh air compared to some trades people. Highly recommended and I am comforted that I feel I can rely on them moving forward when I next need to.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 27/10/2024 , work completed 07/10/2024
Fault finding and repair
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I have used Thornton Electrical on several occasions and have always been extremely satisfied with both their work and customer relationship. On this occasion we had a problem with an electrical circuit that kept fusing. Stephen responded quicker than I anticipated to the problem and initially gave us an opinion as to what the remedial action might comprise of (his visit was on a Friday morning a few hours after contacting him). We had ‘temporary’ powered over the weekend and at 8:30am Monday morning Stephen accompanied by two of his team attended the house and, after an hour or so, had tested the ground floor circuit and came up with a solution to the problem! Remedial work was carried out and by midday the electricity supply was back up and running , and repairs were made good and debris cleared up. Not only were the team effective and efficient, they were very responsive and patient to my ‘forever’ questions!! Thankyou , once again. Ian
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 09/07/2024 , work completed 08/07/2024
Doubly pleased
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I inherited 30-year old (ugly) storage heaters in the lounge and hallway when I purchased this small flat in a retirement complex a few months ago. I was interested in having Stiebel Eltron wall mounted convector heaters installed and Thornton Electrical came and advised me. They removed the old storage heaters and moved a (fairly new) 2kw wall mounted Stiebel Eltron convector heater from the lounge to the hallway and installed new (matching) 1kw and 3kw heaters in the lounge. Did various work to the fuse box. Very pleased with the work, neat and tidy, and the price came under what I had budgeted for this work, so doubly pleased.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 20/05/2024 , work completed 24/05/2010
Fantastic
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What a service I received. On time, polite staff, no mess and explained everything they had done in order to repair my lighting. Your staff are a credit to your company. Everything I asked to be done was done with 100% satisfaction to me. I have used other companies in the past, but after your FANTASTIC service will never use any one else. A big thank you to your company and staff.
David in Hertfordshire Posted on 12/05/2021 , work completed 11/05/2021
Guards fitted over electric heaters
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Thornton's quoted for the work promptly, arranged a mutually agreeable time, arrived when they said they would, carried out the work as arranged, cleared up the mess and returned the keys immediately. No worry and no problems. Excellent job.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 03/07/2019 , work completed 27/06/2019
Reliable and reasonable
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Thornton completed a full rewire of my house. Reasonable quote, work completed as agreed with no issues. Would recommend to anyone looking for electrical work, small or large.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 25/03/2019 , work completed 25/11/2012