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Domestic, Commercial & Industrial
Electrical Contractors
Serving The North East

NICEIC Approved Contractors

About Us

Dedicated to delivering excellence, safety, and innovation in every project.

SWITCH ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD ARE TRUSTED DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS SERVING NEWCASTLE, GATESHEAD AND THE WIDER NORTH EAST.

As NICEIC Approved Contractors operating from our Low Fell office, we provide responsive, safe, and fully compliant electrical services across Newcastle, Gateshead, and the wider North East.

We pride ourselves on delivering professional workmanship, honest advice, and transparent pricing on every project — from minor domestic repairs to large-scale commercial installations and regular maintenance.

Domestic Services

Professional domestic electricians covering Newcastle, Gateshead and the wider North East. We carry out consumer unit upgrades, fault finding, rewires, lighting installations, cooker circuits, smoke alarms, outdoor power, EV chargers and general electrical repairs for homes and apartments.

Safety & Compliance

All electrical works are carried out in accordance with BS 7671 standards and current electrical safety regulations. We provide testing, inspection, EICRs, fault diagnosis and certification for domestic, commercial and industrial installations.

Commercial & Industrial

We support commercial premises, offices, restaurants, retail units, warehouses and industrial facilities with professional electrical maintenance, installations, testing and reactive fault repairs throughout Newcastle and the North East.

Transparent Quotations

We provide clear itemised quotations, honest advice and professional workmanship with no hidden surprises. From initial fault investigation through to final certification, our team focuses on quality, safety and long-term reliability.

Local Electricians

As a local electrical contractor based in the North East, we understand the needs of homeowners, landlords and businesses throughout Newcastle, Gateshead and surrounding areas. Fast response times and reliable service are at the core of what we do.

Fault Finding & Upgrades

We specialise in modern electrical solutions including LED lighting upgrades, consumer unit replacements, smart controls, energy-efficient systems, emergency lighting and electrical fault finding designed to improve safety, reliability and performance.

Engineering Excellence

Our Services

Comprehensive Solutions for Every Need – From expert consultancy to precision installations.

01

Consultancy & Diagnostics

Professional electrical guidance and advice. Expert consultancy to assess and resolve electrical challenges with precision, speed, and complete reliability.

Expert Guidance

Clear, practical advice tailored to your electrical systems and goals.

Problem Solvers

We identify issues quickly and deliver effective, long-lasting solutions.

Detailed Reporting

Comprehensive reports and recommendations to help you make informed decisions.

Fast & Reliable

Responsive service you can count on, minimising downtime and disruption.

Need expert electrical advice?

Get in touch for a consultation or free quote.

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02

Electrical Installations & Testing

Safe and reliable installation of new electrical systems. Comprehensive testing to ensure optimal performance, structural compliance, and complete legal safety standards.

Single & Three Phase Installations

Safe & Compliant

All installations meet BS 7671 regulations and legal standards.

Fully Tested

Rigorous testing ensures performance, reliability & safety.

Single & Three Phase

Expert installations for domestic, commercial & industrial projects.

Quality Assured

High quality materials and workmanship built to last.

Need a reliable electrical installation?

Get in touch for expert advice or a free quote.

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03

Upgrades and Rewiring

Consumer unit upgrades to meet modern, stringent UK safety standards. Professional full and partial rewiring for homes and businesses to improve functionality and longevity.

Full house rewires
Fuse board replacements
Smart home integration

SAFETY COMPLIANT

Modern consumer units and circuitry built to current safety codes.

ROBUST WIRING

Full and partial rewires utilizing premium components.

FUTURE PROOF

Designed to support EV charging and smart power routing.

NICEIC SIGN-OFF

Complete electrical installation certificates provided.

PLANNING AN ELECTRICAL UPGRADE?

Get in touch for a comprehensive survey and free quotation.

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04

Fault Finding & Emergency Repairs

Fast, reliable fault finding and electrical repairs to restore safety, identify defects and reinstate power quickly and safely.

24/7 emergency callout
Rapid fault diagnosis
Power loss & tripping faults
Emergency electrical repairs

24/7 CALLOUT

Rapid emergency support to restore your power safely.

EXPERT TESTING

Advanced diagnostic tools to pinpoint faults quickly.

IMMEDIATE FIX

On-the-spot repairs to keep your systems running.

PEACE OF MIND

Fully certified repairs by NICEIC approved engineers.

HAVE AN ELECTRICAL EMERGENCY?

Get in touch for immediate support or a free quote.

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05

Certification & Compliance

Commissioning and certification of all electrical work to meet strict national regulatory standards.

Detailed EICR documentation for insurance and compliance.

Landlord EICR certificates
Part P compliance
PAT testing & audits

NICEIC COMPLIANT

All work certified to BS 7671 regulations.

INSURANCE READY

EICR documentation for peace of mind.

FULLY CERTIFIED

Periodic inspections & reporting.

APPROVED EXPERTS

NICEIC Approved Contractor.

GET CERTIFIED. STAY COMPLIANT.

Professional certification and compliance you can rely on.

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Energy Efficient Solutions

Installation of energy-efficient systems to reduce costs and environmental impact. Upgrades to modern LED lighting, dynamic heating, and automated power saving.

Solar PV integration
EV charging points
Smart energy automation

EV CHARGING

Smart charger installations for home and business.

SOLAR POWER

Energy integration to reduce grid dependence.

LED SAVINGS

High-efficiency lighting layouts designed to cut costs.

GREEN AUDITS

Tailored recommendations to improve energy efficiency.

WANT TO LOWER YOUR ENERGY BILLS?

Get in touch for an efficiency audit and green energy consultation.

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UK Regulatory Compliance & Safety Certified

As an official NICEIC Approved Contractor, all electrical engineering work delivered by Switch Electrical & Mechanical Services complies strictly with the British Standard for Electrical Safety (BS 7671 / IET Wiring Regulations). Rest assured that your project is guarded by complete structural safety, legal Part P residential sign-off, full commercial certification, and elite-level trade authority.

NICEIC Approved Contractor
Commercial & Domestic Certified
Full Public Liability Protection
Accredited Customer Satisfaction

What Our Clients Say

Real stories of absolute trust, elite reliability, and outstanding service across Newcastle and the North East.

★★★★★Checkatrade Verified

"Great service - highly recommended!"

Excellent teamwork, great understanding, and kindness. Would highly recommend Switch to anyone! Big hugs to Lee and all the professional lads.

Patricia M. • Newcastle
★★★★★Google Review

"Excellent house rewire - thank you!"

Lee and his team did an amazing job. He personally designed the lighting system for our kitchen and completed the whole downstairs wiring in perfect time.

James L. • Sunderland
★★★★★Checkatrade Verified

"Polite, helpful and prompt service"

Brilliant helpful prompt service from the lads. Polite and courteous at all times, they kept us fully informed of the situation. Absolute credit to the trade.

Arthur K. • Gateshead
★★★★★Google Review

"24/7 Emergency Fault Repaired"

Had a sudden power loss on a Sunday evening. The emergency callout was incredibly fast, fault located and repaired within an hour. Amazing lifesavers!

Sarah D. • Durham
★★★★★Checkatrade Verified

"Great service - highly recommended!"

Excellent teamwork, great understanding, and kindness. Would highly recommend Switch to anyone! Big hugs to Lee and all the professional lads.

Patricia M. • Newcastle
★★★★★Google Review

"Excellent house rewire - thank you!"

Lee and his team did an amazing job. He personally designed the lighting system for our kitchen and completed the whole downstairs wiring in perfect time.

James L. • Sunderland
★★★★★Checkatrade Verified

"Polite, helpful and prompt service"

Brilliant helpful prompt service from the lads. Polite and courteous at all times, they kept us fully informed of the situation. Absolute credit to the trade.

Arthur K. • Gateshead
★★★★★Google Review

"24/7 Emergency Fault Repaired"

Had a sudden power loss on a Sunday evening. The emergency callout was incredibly fast, fault located and repaired within an hour. Amazing lifesavers!

Sarah D. • Durham
★★★★★Checkatrade Verified

"Commercial LED upgrade & compliance"

Replaced all warehouse lighting with energy-efficient LED panels. Excellent commercial work, fully certified with zero disruption to our operating hours.

Oakwood Logistics • Leeds
★★★★★Google Review

"Landlord EICR certificate sorted"

Excellent, prompt service for my rental property portfolio EICR compliance check. Highly professional documentation, competitive pricing.

David W. • Newcastle
★★★★★Checkatrade Verified

"Upgraded fuse board to standards"

Replaced our old fuse board with a modern consumer unit. Incredible neat cabling, explained everything, tidy clean-up afterward. 5-star service!

Eleanor G. • Morpeth
★★★★★Google Review

"Three-phase industrial setup"

Switch installed our new three-phase machines and completed the full safety load certification. Elite engineering standards, highly recommended.

Apex Engineering • North Shields
★★★★★Checkatrade Verified

"Commercial LED upgrade & compliance"

Replaced all warehouse lighting with energy-efficient LED panels. Excellent commercial work, fully certified with zero disruption to our operating hours.

Oakwood Logistics • Leeds
★★★★★Google Review

"Landlord EICR certificate sorted"

Excellent, prompt service for my rental property portfolio EICR compliance check. Highly professional documentation, competitive pricing.

David W. • Newcastle
★★★★★Checkatrade Verified

"Upgraded fuse board to standards"

Replaced our old fuse board with a modern consumer unit. Incredible neat cabling, explained everything, tidy clean-up afterward. 5-star service!

Eleanor G. • Morpeth
★★★★★Google Review

"Three-phase industrial setup"

Switch installed our new three-phase machines and completed the full safety load certification. Elite engineering standards, highly recommended.

Apex Engineering • North Shields
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