Expert Electrician in Galashiels, Scottish Borders
From tenement flats and traditional mill workers' cottages to modern homes and commercial premises in the Borders' busiest town — Spotlight Electrical Services delivers certified, high-quality electrical work throughout Galashiels. Free quotes, no hidden charges.
Your Local Galashiels Electrician — Reliable, Certified & Fairly Priced
Are you looking for a reliable electrician in Galashiels? Spotlight Electrical Services serves homes and businesses throughout Galashiels and the surrounding Borders area. Whether you're in a terraced house in the town centre, a flat near Galashiels Academy, a modern home on a newer estate, or a commercial property on the high street — we understand the full range of property types that make up Gala.
We provide a complete range of electrical services in Galashiels: EICR testing, consumer unit upgrades, rewiring, EV charger installation, fault finding, emergency call-outs, and more. All work is completed to BS 7671 standards and comes with a certificate of completion. As the Borders' largest town, Galashiels is a key part of our service area.
Galashiels has a dense mix of older terraced homes and commercial properties. We have extensive experience upgrading and maintaining electrical systems in these types of buildings.
As the Borders' main commercial hub, Galashiels has a wide range of shops, offices and industrial premises. We carry out commercial electrical work including three-phase installations and maintenance contracts.
We provide EICR certificates and landlord safety reports for the many rental properties in Galashiels, keeping landlords legally compliant under Scottish private rented sector legislation.
Electrical Services in Galashiels
We cover the full range of residential and commercial electrical work across Galashiels and surrounding areas.
EICR Testing Galashiels
Electrical Installation Condition Reports for Galashiels landlords and homeowners. Required by Scottish law for all rented properties every 5 years.
Consumer Unit Upgrades
Older Galashiels properties often have outdated fuse boards. We upgrade to modern RCD-protected consumer units safely and quickly.
Emergency Electrician Galashiels
24/7 emergency call-outs across Galashiels. For power failures, tripped circuits and urgent electrical faults, call 07940 071963 now.
Rewiring Galashiels
Full and partial rewires for Galashiels homes and businesses. We minimise disruption and issue full certification on completion.
EV Charger Installation
Home and commercial EV charging points installed throughout Galashiels. Borders commuters switching to EVs choose us for fast, certified installations.
Commercial Electrical Work
From Galashiels high street shops to industrial units — we carry out full commercial electrical installations, maintenance and testing.
Thinking of Rewiring Your Galashiels Home?
Full and partial rewires are one of our most requested services in Galashiels. Whether your property has outdated rubber cabling, an old fuse board, or you are renovating — we provide clear quotes, clean work and full certification.
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Job Done Right
Clean, certified work completed to BS 7671 standards.
What Our Customers
Say About Us
“Fantastic service from Innes. Hired to fit a new extractor fan in the bathroom. He walked me through the options available and what he would recommend. On the install day he arrived on time and did a very professional install in the loft.”
“Innes was called out to do an urgent job on an extractor fan in the bathroom. He did a very professional job and outlined various options. Also, have never had such a detailed invoice. We will definitely use Innes again and would highly recommend Spotlight Electrical Services to anyone looking for an excellent electrician.”
“Innes provided an exemplary service fitting outside lighting, additional power sockets and upgrading our over sensitive smoke alarms. Communication is excellent, he is polite and thoughtful about his impact on the household, including the dogs! We would definitely recommend Spotlight Electrical Services highly.”
“I needed a new cooker installed between Christmas and New Year. It's a five minute job but no electrician was willing to do it. Innes helped me out, did a good job and he's a nice guy.”
“Innes installed an EV charging point at our home and did a fantastic job. It was a tricky installation, but he handled it brilliantly — the work was completed to a very high standard, and he was professional, efficient, and great to deal with throughout. Highly recommend!”
“Innes at Spotlight Electrical Services responded promptly with a competitive quote for my enquiry to replace 8 lights. Innes offered a short lead time for carrying out the work and he arrived when he said he would. Lines of communication were always open and clear.”
“First contact to last, my experience of working with Innes and Spotlight Electrical Services was excellent. Quality of work done, cleanliness, timeliness, ease of contact and promptness of replies was outstanding. A five star review, well earned!”
“We were delighted with Spotlight Electrical Services. They rescued us from a screaming smoke alarm and resolved the issue very efficiently. Highly recommended!”
“Amazing service provided by Innes. Helped me with a range of things I needed sorted — smoke alarms, heat sensor, light fittings and hot water timer.”
“We are very happy with Mr Innes who did a fabulous job setting up our EV home charger. Reliable, perfection in his work and efficient. Happy with his service.”
“Innes provided an exemplary standard of service when replacing and moving the electrical consumer unit (fuse box) and conducting the EICR test. Showed up exactly when agreed, thoughtfully recommended options in initial consultation and the finish was immaculate.”
“I contacted Innes by email and received a very quick response with an estimate for the cost of work along with a confirmed day. He arrived on time, was very efficient and pleasant to deal with, and we are extremely happy with the work that he did for us.”
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Electrician Near Me — Galashiels
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Common Electrical Issues in Galashiels
Based on our experience working in Galashiels, these are the electrical problems we see most often — and how we fix them.
Outdated Consumer Units in Older Terraces
Many Galashiels terraced homes still have original or 1970s-era fuse boards with no RCD protection. We upgrade these to modern consumer units in a single day with same-day certification.
Aluminium Wiring in Post-War Properties
Some post-war Galashiels properties have aluminium wiring which degrades over time and can be a fire risk. An EICR will identify this — we assess and advise on remediation.
Damp Ingress Affecting Wiring
Stone-built Borders properties can be prone to damp, which accelerates wiring deterioration. We identify damp-affected circuits during EICR inspections and carry out targeted repairs.
Insufficient Sockets for Modern Living
Older Galashiels tenements were wired for far fewer electrical devices than a modern household needs. We add circuits and sockets cleanly and safely.
No Earth on Older Installations
Pre-1960s Galashiels properties sometimes have two-wire systems with no earth. This is identified during EICR inspection and remedied as part of a consumer unit upgrade.
Commercial Electrical Compliance
Galashiels' high street and industrial units often need electrical testing and maintenance to meet commercial compliance standards. We handle PAT testing, commercial EICRs and three-phase installations.
Why Galashiels Residents Choose Spotlight Electrical
We have built our reputation in Galashiels through consistent, high-quality work and genuine local knowledge.
Fixed Prices, No VAT
We are not VAT registered. The price we quote is the price you pay — no hidden charges, no surprise invoices after the job.
Scottish Borders Specialists
Based close to Galashiels and the Borders, we understand the specific property types, challenges and compliance requirements in this area better than any Edinburgh-only contractor.
Same-Day EICR Certificates
All EICR certificates are issued on the day of inspection — important for landlords, property sales and insurance purposes across Galashiels.
Fully Insured & Certified
All work is carried out to BS 7671 (18th Edition) wiring regulations and we are fully insured for public liability. You have protection at every stage.
5-Star Google Rating
Our reviews from Galashiels and Borders customers consistently rate us 5 stars for quality of work, communication and value.
Commercial & Domestic Coverage
From a single landlord flat in Galashiels to a commercial unit on the high street — we handle all scales of electrical work with the same professional standard.
Recent Electrical Projects in Galashiels
A selection of the electrical work we have recently completed in and around Galashiels.
Terraced House EICR & Consumer Unit Upgrade
EICR inspection revealed an original 1960s fuse board with no RCD protection in a Galashiels town centre terrace. Full upgrade completed and certificate issued same day.
Rental Flat EICR & Smoke Alarm Package
Landlord compliance package for 2-bedroom Galashiels flat — EICR inspection, full interlinked smoke and heat alarm installation, CO detector. Certificate issued on completion.
Commercial Three-Phase Installation
Three-phase supply installation for a workshop unit on Galashiels industrial estate, including distribution board, circuit installation and testing.
Full House Rewire — Victorian Terrace
Complete rewire of a Galashiels Victorian terrace. Original rubber cabling throughout was replaced with modern twin-and-earth wiring and new consumer unit.
EV Charger Installation
Zappi 7kW smart charger installed at a Galashiels home with solar panels — configured to prioritise solar charging before drawing from the grid.
HMO Electrical Compliance
Full electrical compliance review and remediation for a Galashiels HMO property, including EICR, consumer unit upgrade and full interlinked alarm system.
Galashiels has experienced significant regeneration in recent years, with the arrival of the Borders Railway in 2015 making it more attractive to Edinburgh commuters and property investors. This has driven increased demand for electrical compliance work — EICRs, consumer unit upgrades and rewires — as properties change hands and are brought up to modern standards. The town's industrial heritage means there is also a healthy commercial electrical market, from workshop units and retail premises to the Galashiels Business Park. Our team is familiar with the specific requirements of Borders properties and provides a local, knowledgeable service that national contractors simply cannot match. Whether you are in Galashiels town centre, Langlee, Tweedbank or the surrounding rural area, Spotlight Electrical Services covers you.
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