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Thrift Energy Ltd

9.5/10

Gateshead

Checkatrade member since May 2022

Services

  • Emergency Renewable Energy Service
  • Solar Battery Storage
  • Solar Panel Installation
  • Solar Photovoltaic / Electric

Customer Reviews

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9.5 /10

Based on 30 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.72

Reliability

9.69

Communication

9.34

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

Most customers praise this company for its professional, efficient, and tidy service, frequently highlighting the politeness of the staff. A small number of reviews mention issues with communication and scheduling.

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Reviews (663)

  • 9.67

    Fantastic Work and Smooth Installation from Start to Finish

    Posted 17 March

    I recently had work completed through the Warm Home Scheme grant arranged by the government, and the whole process organised by Thrift was excellent from start to finish. Thrift arranged the installation of my solar panels, extraction fans, ventilation, and smoke alarm, and everything was handled very professionally. The team were well organised, communicated clearly throughout, and made sure the work was completed to a high standard. All of the installers were polite, efficient, and respectful of my home. They explained what they were doing and ensured everything was working properly before
    Job location: DL1
  • 10

    Excellent service provided

    Posted 26 February

    Excellent service from start to finish. All staff were helpful, professional and very efficient. The whole process was arranged effectively with tradespeople arriving at the alloted times as agreed. They completed the jobs and made sure everything was tidy before they left. The office staff dealt with any queries quickly and with care. I would highly recommend this company.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TS16
  • 10

    Home Insulation Recommendation

    Posted 20 February

    From first contact, through to survey of the property and install, I couldn’t recommend Thrift Energy enough. Fantastic job of insulation on my property, tidy and efficient, with really nice, friendly staff! Great price too. Thank you again!
    Job location: NE23
  • 10

    Excellent staff and a great job done

    Posted 19 February

    Thrift arranged the solar panel work on my home and this was done with no hassle. All appointments were done to schedule and the workmen did a wonderful job. A prior call to check I was still happy and a call after to check all work was carried out to my satisfaction. Excellent service and great staff
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RG26
  • 4.67

    Solar panals

    Posted 13 February

    Had solar panels fitted on eon grant unfortunately no prior contact with which system we would receive and no post fitting paperwork or information. Not even sure if working as electric bill still the same. Unable to contact them with concerns. Only fitted 3 panals instead of the five ordered as stated no room on roof. When asked to to rear of roof. Refused
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TS2O
  • 8

    SO FAR......(SO-LAR) SO GOOD!

    Posted 10 February

    Have recently had SOLAR PANELS put up ,YES, in a period of "Noahs arc" like rainfall BUT... the installation was carried out promptly, with as little disturbance as possible to me. Was a lot of to-ing and frow-ing and the weather didn't help but that is to be expected this time of year.The installation team were friendly, though you may well need to "TUNE" into Geordie accents if you're not from that neck of the woods!. Overall experience positive. Hope next electric bill is equally so!. THUMBS UP!.
    Job location: GU11

    Response from Thrift Energy Ltd

    Haha! What a 'canny' review from you Max! Thanks pet!

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Company Info

Owner

Joshua Raffo

Ltd Company

4 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

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Established in 2012, Thrift Energy is one of the UK's largest retrofit Insulation, Renewables installer. Over the last 13 years we have delivered thousands of installations across the UK.


We are specialists is securing the funding for eligible households with direct access to a number of funding schemes that are currently available as well as having flexible payment options to spread the cost of your installation over monthly instalments*.



Operating from our Head Office in Team Valley, Gateshead we are award winning installers of the below home improvements:




  • External wall insulation
  • Solar PV & Battery Storage
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Cavity wall insulation / Cavity wall extraction
  • Loft insulation
  • Internal Wall / Roof Room insulation
  • Flat Roof Insulation
  • Electric Storage Heaters


We are a TrustMark (Government endorsed quality standard) approved installer as well as PAS2035 / MCS / Gas Safe and ISO certified installer enabling us to actively source funding for our customers. For a full list of our accreditations please visit our website: www.thriftenergy.co.uk.

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