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Marc Horton Electrical

Electricians. Marc Horton Electrical has been vetted and approved by TrustATrader. Covering St Albans and surrounding areas

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4.91 out of 5
180 reviews

  • Initial impression Initial impression: 4.93 out of 5.0
  • Punctuality Punctuality: 4.87 out of 5.0
  • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 4.89 out of 5.0
  • Quality Quality: 4.94 out of 5.0
  • Value Value: 4.91 out of 5.0
  • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 4.95 out of 5.0

Consumer feedback

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Marc Horton Electrical has earned a strong reputation for being reliable, punctual and genuinely helpful—whether customers need urgent fault-finding or planned improvements. Reviewers praised how Marc responds swiftly (including advice over the phone during a fusebox issue) and gives clear, practical explanations, from troubleshooting fuseboxes to upgrading consumer units and adding sockets and lighting.

What Customers Say

  • Fast, reassuring help: Customers valued Marc’s swift response and calm guidance, including “Contacted Mark about a problem with our fusebox” and advice that “was very helpful and reassuring.”
  • Professional, clear communication: Many reviews highlight that he explains what’s needed and why—“He made the time to explain what was needed and why”—and keeps clients informed throughout the work.
  • Quality workmanship and tidy standards: From “down lighters” and external lighting to LED conversions, customers repeatedly mention work that is “diligently and tidily,” with carpet/work areas kept clean and areas left straight.
  • Value for money: Reviews frequently note “reasonable rates” and “good value,” including cases where the final charge was “less than he quoted.”
  • 0 missed appointments in the past 6 months

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About Marc Horton Electrical, St. Albans

Marc Horton is a trusted, professional electrician, dedicated to the highest standards of service and safety, with over 18 years of experience in the electrical trade.

I cover St Albans, Welwyn and surrounding areas.

I can undertake all your electrical needs and as a registered member of the NICEIC, I will provide you with the safest solutions and the highest quality.

With my experience I can offer a full domestic and commercial electrical service at competitive rates. As a sole trader I do not have the overheads that larger companies have, which allows me to pass these savings on to my customers. I believe that I offer the best 'value for money' in the area.

I offer a broad range of electrical services including:

  • Fault finding
  • Lighting upgrades
  • Consumer unit upgrades
  • Additional sockets and lights
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fuse board upgrades
  • Kitchen and bathroom re-wires
  • Garden lighting
    And much more....no job is too small!

If you are interested in any of my comprehensive services, please do not hesitate to contact me with a query or for friendly advice.

All of my work is fully guaranteed and the company is fully insured. This gives you peace of mind that the work will be completed to the highest possible standard.

I look forward to hearing from you. Please mention Trustatrader when calling!

Marc Horton Electrical

Owned by Marc Horton
Sole trader
Verified on 12th October 2011
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Insurance details

Provider Jensten
Verified 11th November 2025
St. Albans
Hertfordshire

Qualifications

  • NICEIN Domestic Installer
  • C&G Level 3 - Inspection, Testing and Certification
  • C&G Level 3 - Requirements for Electrical Installations

Reviews (180)

  • Average rating: 5.0 out of 5

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    "Contacted Mark about a problem with our fusebox. He was in the middle of another job but he took the trouble to give us good practical advice on how to troubleshoot the problem, which was very helpful and reassuring."

    • Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
    • Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
    • Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
    • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
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    "This is the second time I have called on Marc's services. He knowledgeable, capable, efficient and reliable - and charges reasonable rates. I would not hesitate to use him again."

    • Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
    • Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
    • Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
    • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
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    "Marc was very professional and conscientious throughout. He made the time to explain what was needed and why. He was also polite and courteous. We are very glad to have at last found an electrician that is reliable and trustworthy."

    • Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
    • Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
    • Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
    • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
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    "Marc, responded swiftly to my enquiry and arranged a convenient time for the work, arrived promptly carried out the work to a professional standard and tidied up after. Would definately use him again and would recommend to others"

    • Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
    • Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
    • Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
    • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
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