General Electrical Services
Houghton le Spring, Tyne And Wear
Checkatrade member since July 201610
Services
- Electric Heating
- Electric Radiators
- Electric Smart Thermostats
- Electrical Contractors
- Electrical Heater Repair
- Emergency Lighting
- Fault Finding
- Smoke Alarms
- Garden Lighting
- Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Repair
- Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
- Extractor Fans
- Energy Efficient Lighting
- LED Lighting
- Lighting Design
- House Rewiring
- Hot Tub Wiring
- Electric Sockets
- Electric Showers
- Electric Range Cookers
- Electric Cookers
Customer Reviews
Write a review10 /10
Based on 11 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
10
Reliability
10
Communication
10
Reviews (110)
- DDan C
10 replaced fan and installed a switch
Posted 3 days ago
Job location: DH4very good communication from Gary from start to job to finish. Job viewed, quoted and completed efficiently. - SSimon Graham
10 Replace lights across the house with new fittings.
Posted 6 days ago
Work was completed to a high standard and Garry and his colleague were courteous and gave great advice. Garry sought clarification before the attending our house to ensure we were getting exactly what we wanted. I would highly recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: DH1 - PPaul J
10 Sockets and new wiring
Posted 06 August
Job location: SR3Great couple of guys. Were able to complete the initial installation requested without any issues. Kept the area clean and tidy and cleared away all debris afterwards. Quick and efficient service throughout, would highly recommend! 10 Very helpful
Posted 04 August
Very helpful with various projects for our organisation which includes a community building and housing. Always responds quickly if there's an issue and we need an urgent repair.Verified reviewerJob location: DH3- MMitchell W
10 Socket replacement
Posted 02 August
Arranged appointment for the next day, job done in 15min. Quick and easy socket change and now everything works as it should. Thanks again.Verified reviewerJob location: DH3 - DDemi T
10 Door bell fitting
Posted 09 October 2025
Good communication from initial contact. Work neatly carried out and completed to a very good standard. Would recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: DH4
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Garry Stainbank
Sole Trader
10 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes: 882840495
“Welcome to our Checkatrade page and thank you for taking the time to look into our details. General Electrical Services have been established for 22 years with over 40 years’ experience within the trade, offering quality advice and services in the following areas:
· Electrician
· Electric heating
· Electric radiators
· Fault finding
· And much more…
We pride ourselves in offering a prompt, efficient service and are always conscious of our customers needs. We are also pleased to offer free estimates, offer a no call out fee policy & fully guarantee all of our work.
We joined Checkatrade to be able to give our customers past, present and future an informed choice from our recommendations.
Please feel free to contact us to discuss your individual needs and requirements, we are always happy to help”.
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This trade passed up to 12 Checkatrade vetting checks
Member since July 2016
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