Hands On Electrical is a family-run team of Gloucestershire electricians covering domestic and commercial work in and around Cheltenham. Alongside everyday jobs like rewires, fuse boards and lighting, they specialise in solar PV, battery storage, EV charging and Air2Air heat pumps.
“5 Stars is not enough! They were great, Simon was fantastic to deal with, replying so quickly. Lovely team arrived and managed to complete the whole thing in one day.”
— Google reviewDLB Electrical are a Cheltenham-focused electrical contractor with a professional setup and clear NICEIC and Part P positioning. Their website reflects a business that takes compliance seriously — detailed service descriptions, customer testimonials and a broad domestic and commercial offering all point to an established, active operation. A strong all-round choice for homeowners in the area.
Swift Electrical present themselves as one of Gloucestershire's leading electrical firms, with strong Cheltenham branding and a polished, professional website. Their service range is broad — covering domestic rewires, consumer unit upgrades, commercial work and more. The level of investment in their online presence suggests a business with the capacity and reputation to back it up.
Renco Electrical have taken the time to create a dedicated Cheltenham landing page, which signals genuine local intent rather than a broad regional scatter-gun approach. Their presentation is modern and service-led, with clear professional positioning. A good option for homeowners who want a local electrician with a focused, no-nonsense approach.
Frankland Group are a step up in scale from the typical local sole trader — a Cheltenham-based mechanical and electrical contractor with an established commercial profile and clear evidence of ongoing trading. They sit at the more substantial end of the local market, making them a solid choice if your job has commercial elements or you want a contractor with real operational depth behind them.
DBF Electrical have been based in Cheltenham since 1988 — over 35 years of continuous local trading is about as strong a trust signal as you'll find in any trade. NICEIC approved and Part P registered, they cover domestic, commercial and industrial work with £10 million public liability insurance. The kind of established, no-nonsense local business that gets its work through reputation rather than marketing.
How we chose the top 5 electricians in Cheltenham
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 Cheltenham, 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 Cheltenham
Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham electricians cover?
Most electricians in Cheltenham also cover Prestbury, Charlton Kings, Bishop's Cleeve, Leckhampton and Up Hatherley. 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.
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