Goodwin Electrical Reviews 95

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Goodwin Electrical arrived punctually to fit our EV charger. They carried out the work quickly and efficiently, leaving no mess to clear up. They took great care to help me connect with the app, and... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'd love to give positive feedback but unfortunately for me they let me down. After explaining about two previous companies that let me down, they then let me down! The initial booking procedure was v... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent service 2 electricians turned up on time bill and ryan. work carried out as per quote to a very high standard, worked very hard in a small kitchen fitting new sockets and new wiring for... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly service, trustworthy and honest. Reasonably priced for a great service. Being a single parent I am always apprehensive about Traders ripping me off, but I know I can rely on Goodwin Elec... See more

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  1. Electrician
  2. Solar Energy Company
  3. Solar Energy Equipment Supplier

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Established in 2008, Goodwin Electrical are trusted and reliable expert electricians in Plymouth. Serving customers in the city as well as Plympton, Ivybridge and Devon and East Cornwall. We are a family run business dedicated to giving 100 percent customer satisfaction. We work at the forefront of technology fitting the latest products and giving customers expert advice, thereby helping to improve their environment and save money.


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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Goodwin Electrical fitted my EV charger

Goodwin Electrical arrived punctually to fit our EV charger. They carried out the work quickly and efficiently, leaving no mess to clear up.
They took great care to help me connect with the app, and explained how to use the equipment.
A thoroughly satisfied customer!

May 26, 2026
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Reply from Goodwin Electrical

Thank you Jill for your lovely review for a Zappi GLO EV charger installation. We had a long cable run for this installation in very hot weather. Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any further questions about the EV charger. We are Ozev approved EV charger installers, certified as Approved Contractors with NICEIC.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could leave zero star I would

If I could leave zero star I would. Used this firm recently to do a Landlord 5 yearly check on a 1980's 1 bed house in Plymstock. The installation was failed by this firm with an invoice for nearly £800 of remedial work before a satisfactory certificate would be issued, including changing the bathroom light for a sealed unit. After checking the regs it was too far away from the shower to need changing. Nearly all smaller houses built in the 80's have 16mm tails (the cables between the smart meter & the large fuse where the supply comes in). They even wanted to change the big supply fuse. Totally unnecessary work. Again, existing 16mm tails according to the regulations are perfectly acceptable but new houses have 25mm tails to accomodate EV charging points, something that does not exist in most older houses, including this one. Indeed, when smart meters were installed recently by Eon, no issue was seen by the engineer who reconnected the 16mm tails to the new meter. Suspecting I was being ripped off and western power also had reason to visit when power in the street went off and neither saw anything wrong, I employed an identically qualified electrician (same surname, but NOT a relative as the trader claims) to do a further check days later and it passed without question. The electricians trade body NICEC are not regulators so can't do nothing and trading standards won't as I'm considered a 'business' as I rent a house out-so, as the company have refused to reimburse their charge I'm off to the small claims court with these jokers for my £150 (plus court fees) I paid to get an honest check after this attempted rip off. I do wonder how many other people were forced into doing unnecessary work by these people??? Now the measure of this business is they put my full personal details and (wrong) address online to embarass until I complained to Trustpilot (all printed off for the impending court hearing), even more reason to avoid these people as your personal information may get posted in revenge.ps; the trader says he's offered a refund in his updated reply today (31 May 2026), which I would happily accept if he wants to give it, but nothing to date, I have previously emailed him my bank details in early May, so far nothing...will update if he does....pps; today (1 June) I got my first email from this firm offering a refund PROVIDED I remove the negative comment, which is totally against Trustpilot rules, I've given him until 12 noon 1 June to refund my charge or Trustpilot will be forwarded his email. Unbelievable behaviour, I think anyone reading this then his multiple replies will steer well clear

April 27, 2026
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Reply from Goodwin Electrical

Goodwin Electrical are registered members of Buy with Confidence Scheme who are also linked to Trading Standards. Buy with Confidence scheme ensure we carry out our work correctly and operate within the consumer code of practice. If this customer has a complaint about our company, they have the right to take our complaint to Buy with Confidence to investigate. We are happy to co-operate with any investigation and defend the work we carried out. We have a complaint procedure in place which operates under the consumer code of practice.

I would like it pointed out we carried out the EICR correctly and have photographic evidence of items picked up which gave a C2 coding to give an unsatisfactory Report. We emailed the customer a quote to rectify the work which he had the option to accept or decline with no pressure from our side to force the customer to have the work carried out. The customer then had a second EICR carried out by an electrician (company name removed on this reply review due to data protection) who failed to pick up the C2 items we raised. This Electrician is no longer part p registered and used an expired NICEIC registration number on the report. This electrician has also deleted his website. The customer then decided to give Goodwin Electrical 1 star reviews on Trustpilot and Google which contain blatant falsehoods and have caused financial harm. Goodwin Electrical have grounds to sue for libel in civil court. I had offered a full refund as a Goodwill gesture admitting no liability in full and final settlement, however after further thought have withdrawn this offer due to the customer wishing to keep this review which contains blatant falsehoods and is causing financial harm to our company. The customer now wishes to go to court, we look forward to the court hearing where we will defend our actions and clear our name. Customer may need to read the wiring regulations again. The customer had a new consumer unit put in which probably does not have an Electrical Certificate and Building Control notification for the work. When installing a new consumer unit, you are required to upgrade the meter tails to 25mm. Also cable entry is required to have grommet strip which is missing on your installation. The customer stated the following “They even wanted to change the supply fuse”. That has never been said, this fuse belongs to the DNO, something we cannot change. A customer has the right to question a quote. In your case he declined the quote without any discussion so we took it that he did not want us to do the work and that was the end of the matter.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

He wanted to charge me for £150 to…

He wanted to charge me for £150 to change a face plate on a socket and we was shocked to know that I was complaining about it. Some people make £15 an HOUR and him £150 in 5minutes. I am not saying he gets £15 an hour but £150 in 5 minutes that is shocking. And he seemed to think that he was entitled to it.

August 20, 2025
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Reply from Goodwin Electrical

We sent a quote to rectify a socket replacement which involved writing up a Satisfactory Electrical Installation Condition Report. The customer accepted the quote and I carried out the work. It was not just the socket, I had to do a new EICR satisfactory report. I even reduced the price as a goodwill gesture so the customer did not pay £150.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good price

Good price, arrived on time, very neat work, would use again

November 13, 2024
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Reply from Goodwin Electrical

Thank you bruce for your excellent review and appreciating our good work.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company has excellent procedures…

This company has excellent procedures from providing a competitive quotation through to installation. I purchased my first EV told Kevin the make a model and the requirements of my electricity supplier. He responded within a day with all the correct details and a good price. Within a week I had my charger installed by a very competent and caring electrician, even though the job wasn’t as straight forward due to our building it was installed to a very satisfactory standard and we are extremely pleased with the work.
Highly recommend this company and will definitely use them again.

October 19, 2024
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Reply from Goodwin Electrical

Thank you for your excellent review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend!

I was needing a job done really urgently to accommodate a poorly family member who is being discharged home from hospital in a short period of time. Bill really kindly offered a date within the time frame we had. Well organised, clear communication with customer, punctual and happy to explain/ answer any questions and concerns and are clear and transparent with what they are doing. Bill and his team carried out the work smoothly and efficiently; they were very tidy, friendly and courteous.
Meant the world when we have had such bad previous experiences with tradesman and contractors and while going through the stress of supporting someone out of hospital. Would highly recommend this dependable and trustworthy team. Thank you Goodwin Electrical!

June 21, 2023
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Reply from Goodwin Electrical

Thank you for your review. We work hard to give a first class service and give customers confidence they can rely on us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really impressed by the team

Really impressed by the team, they were efficient, honest and reliable; always turn up on time. Would recommend if you need an electrician in Plymouth!

June 13, 2023
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Reply from Goodwin Electrical

Thankyou Alex for your lovely review. We always work hard to give a first class service and keep customers informed throughout the process.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Polite and efficient

Polite and efficient. I had two extractor fans fitted and they seem to be working very well.

June 19, 2023
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Reply from Goodwin Electrical

Thank you Elise for your great review. Very pleased you are happy with our work. The ventilation fans we install are high quality and efficient.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good company

Very friendly and professional staff. Took time to do the jobs well and as asked. Pleased with the job.

June 18, 2023
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Reply from Goodwin Electrical

Thank you for the review Greg

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent company

Iwas impressed with the service and the fact every thing was explained tome very clearly

June 14, 2023
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Reply from Goodwin Electrical

Thank you for your excellent review for the EICR and rectification work we carried out.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Thorough

Very Thorough. Found items others had missed in the past. Prompt service.

June 13, 2023
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Reply from Goodwin Electrical

Thank you for the review David, what I found was shocking. Look forward to rectifying the work for you.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, were able to fit us in at short notice. Polite and friendly. Fixed the issue at a reasonable cost

June 12, 2023
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Reply from Goodwin Electrical

Hi Maureen, thank you for your review. So pleased me managed to help you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Induction hob installation

Bill and his team did a wonderful job, quickly and I was impressed with their skill and experience. The job was responsibly priced too. I would recommend Goodwin Electrical to anyone looking for electrical work.

May 14, 2023
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Reply from Goodwin Electrical

Hi Eve, Thank you for your great review and hop the induction hob and heating control makes life much easier for your Mum

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and Thorough Service

Would thoroughly recommend this skilled and professional company. They are punctual, polite and always on hand to advise and answer any questions resulting in a very reassuring experience.

May 10, 2023
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Reply from Goodwin Electrical

Thank you Danny for the review for professional work to a high standard

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