Bob Lancaster & Son Ltd
4.6(32)Carlisle




About
Bob Lancaster & Son Ltd is an electrician based in Carlisle, trading since 1990 and covering Carlisle and Penrith. They carry out EICR, consumer unit replacement, electrical fault finding, PAT testing, emergency lighting, CCTV installation and security lighting for domestic and commercial customers. They give free quotes, their work is guaranteed and they take card payments. Customers say they are friendly and helpful, that the work is to a high standard, that work areas are left tidy and that things are explained clearly.
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Reviews
4.6
Bob Lancaster & Son Ltd is mostly described by reviewers as giving friendly, helpful service, and several say the work was done to a high standard and left tidy. Some reviewers mention a polite and helpful office, and a few say a job was done on time or the same day. Price is mixed: some call it fair or reasonable, while one reviewer was shocked by the hourly rate and another said quotes should give more detail. One reviewer also said time frames should be agreed in writing beforehand and that the way they were spoken to made a difficult time worse, while another said the company never showed up after an enquiry.
Excellent service from start to finish. I had a fault in the kitchen wiring, and an additional socket plus a light fitting to install. I contacted via their land line number and the friendly polite lady took the job details and gave me a date and time for the visit. The electricians arrived on time and were friendly and polite. They explained the fault and how they would fix it clearly. They completed the other jobs to a very high standard, leaving the place immaculate. A reasonable price too. Thank you ! Highly recommended.
I used this excellent company twice after a recent move. They fitted me in quickly and their staff were punctual, knowledgeable and worked hard. I'm delighted with the accuracy of their work and everything was left tidy for both jobs. The office was very helpful as I found other tasks needed adding. The cost was very fair. It's good to have a local company like this. It is the first time I've had to sort out electrical contractors and will definitely use again. Thank you.
Came the next day to do a quote, very helpful. Price was excellent and installation was a very high standard. Thank you.
Exceptional service had a problem with bathroom lighting spoke to young polite lady on the phone all electricians were busy at the time but she organised one to come round to see what the problem was lovely polite lad Zo sorted it out in no time required complete new light I would highly recommend Bob Lancaster electrician services thanks again regards Peter mulholland
The service we have had from Bob Lancaster and Son has been brilliant. From Martin coming out to price up the work required to the guys carrying out the work it was all done with professionalism. Would highly recommend and would use for any future work.
Excellent work by Joe installing an outside electric point. The site indoors and outside was thoroughly cleaned and left immaculate. Impressive. Professional, friendly and affordable. Thanks Joe.
Absolutely brilliant electricians reasonable price used them for years would highly recommend
Had a blown isolation switch on a shower. Zo came out and from the word go dealt with it in an impeccable, friendly, polite and and professional manner. If only all electricians could be like this. Thank you
The company fitted our electric car charger efficiently so when another electrician ghosted us, we used Biob Lancster to fix the dodgy light fittings and wiring our tenants (allegedly a qualified electrician) had inflicted on almost every room in our house. The electricians were efficient and explained the options well and we can now sleep easy knowing that the house is sound!
Quality of work good and certification provided on request. For domestic work though soft skills and advice could be improved particularly as a lady who is disabled. It's certainly true that time frames should be agreed and in writing before works are started even if mid project as I had the chase for completion. I was feeling very poorly and distressed and it made matters worse the way I was dealt with the and spoken to. Their quotes also should have more detail. Having said that I am pleased they are one of the few local firm training apprentices.
Turned up on time, did the job. Refreshing after getting let down twice by other firm.
Absolutely brilliant. Efficient, professional, on time, communicative, explained everything! Really 5*
Such a great company. Really helpful lady(Helen)on the phone who sorted a same day visit. Great electrician… quick, tidy and efficient!
5 star +,phoned on Thursday and they came on Friday and fixed our Heat pump, thanks. I was expecting a 300 pound bill as they took 2 hours but no a 144 pound bill, thanks again.
Assisted me on the telephone to find electrical appliance that was tripping RCD. Would have attended a call-out as soon as possible if need be. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and I will use this company in the future as they were so helpful. Thank you
Thank you 🙏 We lost power to our downstairs sockets. Checked the consumer board, all switches fine but funny smell and the box was hot. Immediately isolated the supply and phoned the company. We were unsure if they would be able to help at such short notice. Martin answered and was extremely helpful. We sent some photos of the unit via WhatsApp and he then sent an electrician to check it out. Jonny was excellent, after opening the unit it was clear that a major disaster had been averted, burnt wires and a couple of switches ruined (see pic). He then set about repairing the damage. We now have power and feel safe in the knowledge that a professional and quality repair has been undertaken. We have not received an invoice yet, but note from the previous review that they find the hourly rate excessive. We are not too concerned about this, what I am happy with is that a potentially major incident in our home has been averted and rectified in a professional and timely manner.
I made the mistake of not asking the hourly rate. I was shocked when the invoice arrived promptly for £114 for no more than one hour's work. The job was fault finding and to provide a quote; with a minor light switch repair. No parts were required. I've no issue with the standard of work. The electrician arrived promptly and was efficient in testing and diagnosing the faults; but £95 an hour plus VAT is a lot. If costs such as travelling time are going to be factored into the invoice, as seems to be the case here(having spoken to the owner of the business)then I think this should be made clear to customers beforehand.
First time I've used this company and i couldn't have ask for a better service from this excellent local electrical contractor ! Prompt service, good friendly honest advice and they cleaned up after they had finished the jobs . I will definitely be using them again in the future 100% ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ service.
Great service provided company from start to finish kept informed n updated every step of the way. Very polite ,helpful n reliable staff would highly recommend there services
Arrived as promised. Very efficient,great job
Excellent workmanship and obliging electrician.
Great service from initial phonecall to completion of job. Would definately recommend.
Awful customer service. Never phoned back. Found a far more professional company
They have just rewired my home.did a brilliant job.The lads were professional and helpful .would recommend them.
Seemed lovely on the phone however never showed up to look at a job.
What nice friendly people . Nothing is too much trouble to them. They do a great job and don't leave any mess to clean up. I would definitely recommend this company.
Fantastic service from start to finish.
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Opening times
- Monday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Additional information
- Incorporated 2014
- Free quotes
- Domestic work
- Commercial work
- Work guaranteed
- Card payments accepted
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