Top 5 Electricians in Cambridge

Hand-picked and independently researched — the most trusted electricians in Cambridge, chosen on Google rankings, review signals and trade accreditations. No business pays for an organic spot.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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Marks Electrical Services
Cambridge (CB1) · NICEIC Approved · 20+ Years (family)

A Cambridge family business run by Dean Marks alongside his son Matthew, with over 20 years' experience and NICEIC/MCS approval. Covers consumer units, rewires, lighting and domestic and commercial work across the city — built on word-of-mouth recommendations.

2
Thompson Electrical (Cambridge)
Cambridge · NICEIC Approved Contractor · Since 1977

A long-established Cambridge electrical contractor founded in 1977, NICEIC Approved and Part P compliant. Handles domestic rewiring, fuse boards and inspections plus commercial and industrial work across the region — a genuine, decades-old local firm.

3
CB1 Electrical
Cambridge (CB1) · NICEIC Approved · Local Team

A Cambridge-based NICEIC-approved electrical team serving Cambridge, Newmarket, Ely and surrounding Cambridgeshire. Covers rewires, consumer unit upgrades, EICR reports, EV chargers and testing — a genuine local firm, not a franchise.

4
L.C Electrical Contractors
Over & Cambridge · NICEIC Approved · Domestic & Commercial

An NICEIC-approved electrical contractor based at Over near Cambridge, covering new installations, rewires, periodic inspections, PAT testing and emergency call-outs for domestic and commercial clients across the area. A genuinely local independent.

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Huttie
Swaffham Bulbeck & Cambridge · NICEIC Approved · Building Services

A Cambridge-headquartered building services firm employing fully NICEIC-accredited electricians, covering domestic and commercial electrical work plus plumbing, heating and renewables. Established, locally rooted and offering 24-hour call-outs.

How we chose the top 5 electricians in Cambridge

Every business on this page earned its place through independent research. We look at where companies rank organically on Google, the volume and quality of their reviews, ratings and verification across platforms like Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Traders and TrustATrader, relevant trade accreditations, and the kind of word-of-mouth and social proof that's hard to fake. No business can pay to appear in this organic Top 5 — the list is earned and reviewed regularly.

If you're comparing electricians in Cambridge, any of the five above is a sound starting point. We'd still recommend getting more than one quote and confirming current availability and accreditations directly with the business before you book.

Finding a good electrician in Cambridge

Cambridge has a healthy mix of independent tradespeople and small local firms, and as anywhere, quality varies. Every business on this page earned its place through independent research — online reputation, verified reviews, local trading evidence and professional credentials — and none of them paid to appear.

For any notifiable electrical work, look for an electrician registered with a competent-person scheme such as NICEIC or NAPIT — it means their work is Part P compliant and certified. Verifiable reviews and a clear written quote are good further signals.

What do Cambridge electricians cover?

Most electricians in Cambridge also cover Trumpington, Cherry Hinton, Chesterton, Histon, Milton, Girton, Fulbourn and Sawston. Coverage varies by business, so it's always worth confirming your postcode when you make an enquiry.

Typical jobs include rewires, consumer units, ev chargers and fault finding — and most offer free quotes for larger work.

Frequently asked questions

Our list is based on independent research. We look at how businesses rank organically on Google, the volume and quality of their reviews, verification across platforms like Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Traders and TrustATrader, relevant trade accreditations, and local trading evidence. No business paid to be included in the organic Top 5.
We check for membership of a competent-person scheme such as NICEIC or NAPIT, which means an electrician can self-certify that notifiable work meets Part P of the Building Regulations. Always confirm an electrician's scheme membership directly before booking notifiable work.
The organic Top 5 is based solely on our independent research and isn't open to paid inclusion. We do offer a Featured placement above the Top 5 for one local business per page — find out more about featured spots.
Most of the businesses on this list cover a wider area beyond Cambridge itself, typically including Trumpington, Cherry Hinton, Chesterton, Histon, Milton, Girton, Fulbourn and Sawston. Coverage varies by business, so always confirm your location when you make an enquiry.
We aim to review each list at least every three months, and this page was last reviewed in June 2026. If you believe a listing is out of date or inaccurate, please get in touch and we'll look into it promptly.

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