Always Off-Peak Limited
5.0(33)St Albans • NAPIT • RECC




About
Always Off-Peak Limited is an electrician based in St Albans. They take on both domestic and commercial work. Customers say they are a friendly and knowledgeable team.
Reviews
5.0
Always Off-Peak Limited installed battery and inverter systems, including Fogstar batteries and Solis inverters. Reviewers repeatedly report clear and prompt communication from quote through to installation, and several describe the work as neat and tidy. Customers often call the team friendly and knowledgeable, and say they answered questions and explained the system clearly. Some reviewers report savings on their energy bills after the installation. One reviewer says a start was delayed because materials had not arrived, though the job was completed that day, and another reports how their team returned to isolate a fault a day after installation that was not related to the work.
From the initial, comprehensive technical response/proposal, to discussion & installation the quality of the team was outstanding. They beat a local installer on thoroughness & price. They worked around some specific constraints I had, and on the day even proposed a better (and cheaper) way to integrate into my HA. Would highly recommend.
I ordered an inverter and battery system from Always Off-Peak. It was a great experience from start to finish. Ric and Sam are really knowledgeable and nice blokes. They installed everything exactly to the timelines they advised, and did a top notch job.
Top blokes, great service, professional presentation. Exactly what you want when spending good money on new tech.
Excellent service from start to finish. Highly recommended.
I'll try to give as complete a review as possible for anyone thinking about using this business in the future. Initially contacted them for a quote for a Fogstar battery and Solis inverter set up. They were quick to respond, provided a few different options, different system configurations and prices, pros and cons of each, etc. This was really useful info, as I actually ended up going for a slightly different set-up in the end (i.e. Solis inverter and Solis battery). Had a few questions and they always replied within a day or so. So definitely 5 stars on the communications. Fitment date was arranged. Invoicing was all really easy and well managed. They arrived on the agreed day. Sam and Ric were superb throughout, answered any questions I had during the day, etc. I'm an engineer, so I'm naturally pretty picky about things being done 'properly'! ;-) Honestly, these guys provided a brilliant installation, really nice and neat (see pic attached), couldn't fault it at all. So another 5 stars for the installation. All the paperwork (installation certificates, etc) arrived quickly (within a couple of days of the job completing). In summary, I usually find dealing with businesses to be a right pain nowadays, but these guys were a breath of fresh air. I honestly can't praise them highly enough and really hope they do well in the future. Many thanks to Sam, Ric and Natalie for an absolutely flawless service from start to finish.
Exceptional service from Sam, Ric and team. Absolutely went above and beyond, adjusting existing electrical fittings (beyond what I thought they'd do). Tons of useful advice on something that was new to me and battery is working with EV tariff to deliver really low cost electricity for our heat pump and house. I had loads of questions and always got prompt clear answers. Thanks so much
Excellent job. Boys came and done really nice installation. Works brilliantly. Couldn’t be happier. Lovely company
Friendly, prompt, knowledgeable, obliging people who did a very professional job.
Fantastic job, fantastic communication throughout. Lovely people and lovely company, would recommend to anybody considering using them.
I highly recommend this firm. From start to finish communication was 1st class. They listened to my requirements and didn't try upsell. The installation was professional, neat and tidy and I'm now enjoying saving money. Thank you.
Great comms from Ric, Sam and Alison both in answering all my questions pre-install as well as explaining the process and providing all the documentation and certification. Neat and tidy install in the corner of my garage of a Fogstar battery and Solis inverter. Highly recommended.
Amazing service, installers were polite and cleaned up after themselves. Cant ask for more, Install was clean as well and done to a high standard with good training.
Professional, reliable, knowledgeable and friendly. What else could one ask for? Always Off-Peak were incredible right from the start. They patiently replied to all my questions in a very clear manner that eventually helped me determine the best choice of battery for my house. I would not have been able to achieve what I did without their help. Their workmanship is very tidy, clean and everything is functioning perfectly. I would not think twice recommending them, they know their stuff and are extremely helpful. Thank you
Outstanding service from two very nice guys..
Excellent service and would highly recommend. Ric and Sam installed a battery and inverter (in the garage) for us in a professional manner with all necessary paperwork and certification provided. Their advised timescale was accurate, on the installation day a slight delay starting due to materials not reaching them, but we were kept fully informed and it made no difference to the overall installation time , all work being completed that day.
Exceptional Service and Top-Tier Installation! I recently had Always Off Peak install a Fogstar 48kWh battery system and a Solis 10kW inverter, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From start to finish, the entire experience was a flawless, seamless and organised process The office team is incredibly well-organized, efficient, and super friendly. Communication was clear throughout the entire project, making the scheduling and administrative side of things completely stress-free. Expert Installation & High-Quality Kit The installation team are true experts. They are highly knowledgeable and took the time to ensure everything was set up perfectly. As for the equipment itself—the Fogstar and Solis setup is fantastic quality, really well-built, and performing beautifully. Outstanding Aftercare What really sets Always Off Peak apart is their post-commissioning support. They didn't just fit the system and walk away; the team has been readily available to answer any follow-up questions and help us get fully embedded and comfortable with the new system. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and supportive team for your renewable energy setup, look no further than Always Off Peak, I don’t give high praise easily but this company was a great experience start to finish.
The Always Off-Peak team did an excellent job installing my lithium battery and inverter system. I’m delighted with the quality of the work, their clear communication, and their willingness to adapt to the specific requirements of my installation. Thanks again!
I had a 32kw Fogstar Battery and Solis 6Kw Inverter supplied and installed by Ric and Sam at Always Off-Peak. From the very first communication my enquiry, quote and then installation has been very efficient and friendly. Natalie in their office gave clear progress on the order of the battery and its delivery date and advised when Sam and Ric would be able to install the system a couple of days after the battery delivery. They both arrived on time and were very professional in the service they offered. The system has been tidily installed and a walk through of the system and the settings necessary to have things running correctly was done prior to their departure. Whilst its only been a few days since the system has been installed I'm so far delighted that the battery system is running without issue and can just be left to charge and discharge according to the programmed schedule. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Sam and Ric from Always Off-Peak as a trust worthy and very competent system installation company.
Ric was excellent in dealing with my numerous questions and always provided comprehensive answers promptly. We decided to go ahead with the battery installation at our house and the work was carried out by Ric and Sam in a very professional manner in one day. I can highly recommend this company if you want to take advantage of cheap overnight electricity - one Fogstar 16.1kwh battery has reduced all our electricity consumption to 9p/kwh (and this would have been 5p/kwh before the Iran hostilities broke out)
I had a battery + inverter installed recently by Always Off-Peak. Overall the experience was incredibly positive: good communication before during and after install. The installers were incredibly professional and knowledgeable, and I am now saving money on my bills. I would 100% recommend Always Off-Peak and would get them back. Cheers guys.
Could not recommend this business enough. Slightly anxious about the install process of the batteries but they were so great to deal with and a pleasure to have around for the day, which is a rare thing to say! You won’t regret asking them to help
Ric and Sam were great at average stage. Informative. Stuck to their word. Great workmanship and very responsive.
Sam and Rick from Always Off Peak installed a 10kW Solis inverter and a Fogstar 16kW battery system for me, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. The installation was smooth and professional from start to finish, and I’m already seeing noticeable savings on my energy bills. They clearly know what they’re doing and took the time to make sure everything was set up perfectly. I’d highly recommend Always Off Peak to anyone considering solar and battery storage.
Had a full off grid electrical install on my boat completed by the team they were very knowledgeable and professional throughout. Workmanship was excellent from the original advice to the cleanliness of the final install. I would highly recommend the team to others. Nick
Amazing service from the whole team! They provided me all the confidence I needed during the quoting stage by discussing the options available to work around an existing limitation within my home. In the end, we haven't had to compromise at all and the battery and inverter setup work perfectly. Sam and Ric were extremely friendly on the day of the install and ran me through the install and didn't seem to mind me stick my nose in from time to time to see how things were going and took the time to answer any questions I had. Don't look any further than Always Off-Peak!
I have had outstanding customer service throughout pre order, order preparation and actual installation. The installation was a work of art and is superb, my battery performs perfectly and we updated to ensure I got the best out of the system. My emails and comms were always answered very speedily even at the weekend. The installers Ric and Sam were a pleasure to have in my home, and when the lights tripped a day after the install they returned to site and isolated the fault that turned out to be nothing to do with the install. A 5 star review is not enough!
These guys absolutely smashed it. Communication was spot-on the whole way through, even when Fogstar were dragging their heels on delivery (not Always Off Peak's fault at all). The team turned up and grafted through actual snow to get everything installed. Freezing cold day and they just cracked on with it. No complaints, no drama, just got it done. System's now running beautifully with my Solis inverter. Very happy customer. Would 100% recommend if you're looking to add storage.
Outstanding from start to finish! Always Off-Peak fitted a quite large 3 phase system for us and were wonderfully helpful the whole way through. Huge contrast to the 2-3 weeks that went by between emails with the first installer we contacted. The team clearly enjoy what they do and that shows in both their work ethic and the attention to detail in the finished piece. The electrician who did our 3 phase upgrade also wanted to look out of curiosity and called it a top quality install too. Thank you again guys, we loved having you here!
Sam’s work is phenomenal, not just your average tradesmen, The finish is that of a craftsman
Absolutely top class job. The lads were quick, neat and very pleasant. Took the time to explain clearly without sounding patronising and seemed genuinely interested in making sure everything was done to my satisfaction and throughly explained. I can’t recommend highly enough. Thank you so much.
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the outstanding service I received during the installation of my solar battery. From the initial consultation to the final setup, your team demonstrated professionalism and expertise at every step of the process. I highly recommend your services to anyone considering solar solutions. Thanks you
It’s been a month since Sam has expertly installed my new system and I have already seen the saving on my smart meter it’s incredible and a huge difference it will pay for itself in no time! A big thank you to Sam who is clearly an expert and full of knowledge. I can’t recommend always off peak enough and have been telling literally everyone as I am so pleased. 10/10
Ric and Sam provide an excellent service. We had some peculiarities with our installation and they really went above and beyond to get it done. Type of guys that are active problem solvers and also super knowledgeable - they can explain the technical stuff at a deep level, or at a basic level that suits your level of understanding. Highly recommend.
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- Incorporated 2025
- MCS NAP-80779
- NAPIT
- RECC
- Domestic work
- Commercial work
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