Harkins & Vickers Electrical Solutions Ltd
Harkins & Vickers Electrical Solutions Ltd
1 Rodney Street
Edinburgh
EH7 4EN
1 Rodney Street

EH7 4EN
0131 225 3205
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Electrical Contractors, Electrical Inspection & Testing, Electrical Heating, Electrical Maintenance, Lighting Consultants, Chandeliers, Electricians, Stairwell Lighting, House RewiringTrade Associations
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At Harkins & Vickers Electrical Solutions, we provide safe, reliable, and professional electrical services for homeowners. Whether you need a small repair, a full rewire, or modern upgrades to your home’s electrics, we deliver clear advice, high-quality workmanship, and work that complies fully with current UK regulations.
Electrical Installations -
We carry out all types of domestic electrical installations, from additional sockets and lighting upgrades to complete electrical systems for renovations and extensions. Every installation is carefully planned, neatly finished, and tested to ensure long-term safety and performance.
Rewires and Upgrades -
Older electrical systems can be unsafe, inefficient, and unsuitable for modern living. We provide full and partial rewires, as well as targeted upgrades to improve capacity, safety, and reliability. If you’re renovating, extending, or buying an older property, we’ll assess what’s needed and explain your options clearly.
Lighting Solutions -
Good lighting transforms a home. We install internal and external lighting, including LED upgrades, feature lighting, garden lighting, and security lighting. Our focus is on practical design, energy efficiency, and clean installation—no messy cabling or rushed finishes.
Consumer Unit (Fuse Board) Replacements -
An outdated fuse board is one of the biggest electrical safety risks in a home. We replace old units with modern consumer units fitted with RCD and RCBO protection, improving safety and compliance while giving you peace of mind.
Electrical Fault Finding and Repairs -
If something isn’t working properly—or keeps tripping—we’ll find the fault and fix it properly, not just mask the problem. We carry out systematic testing to identify issues safely and efficiently, keeping disruption to a minimum.
Electrical Safety Inspections and Testing -
We offer Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) for homeowners, landlords, and buyers. These inspections check the safety of your electrical system and highlight any issues clearly, without exaggeration or scare tactics.
Smart Home and Modern Upgrades -
From smart lighting and heating controls to USB sockets and EV charger installations, we help homeowners modernise their properties with practical, future-ready solutions that actually add value and convenience.
How We Work -
We treat every home with respect. That means turning up when we say we will, explaining work in plain English, keeping things tidy, and completing jobs to a professional standard. Safety and compliance are never optional, and we don’t cut corners.
Whether it’s a small job or a major upgrade, our aim is simple: safe electrics, done properly.
Electrical Installations -
We carry out all types of domestic electrical installations, from additional sockets and lighting upgrades to complete electrical systems for renovations and extensions. Every installation is carefully planned, neatly finished, and tested to ensure long-term safety and performance.
Rewires and Upgrades -
Older electrical systems can be unsafe, inefficient, and unsuitable for modern living. We provide full and partial rewires, as well as targeted upgrades to improve capacity, safety, and reliability. If you’re renovating, extending, or buying an older property, we’ll assess what’s needed and explain your options clearly.
Lighting Solutions -
Good lighting transforms a home. We install internal and external lighting, including LED upgrades, feature lighting, garden lighting, and security lighting. Our focus is on practical design, energy efficiency, and clean installation—no messy cabling or rushed finishes.
Consumer Unit (Fuse Board) Replacements -
An outdated fuse board is one of the biggest electrical safety risks in a home. We replace old units with modern consumer units fitted with RCD and RCBO protection, improving safety and compliance while giving you peace of mind.
Electrical Fault Finding and Repairs -
If something isn’t working properly—or keeps tripping—we’ll find the fault and fix it properly, not just mask the problem. We carry out systematic testing to identify issues safely and efficiently, keeping disruption to a minimum.
Electrical Safety Inspections and Testing -
We offer Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) for homeowners, landlords, and buyers. These inspections check the safety of your electrical system and highlight any issues clearly, without exaggeration or scare tactics.
Smart Home and Modern Upgrades -
From smart lighting and heating controls to USB sockets and EV charger installations, we help homeowners modernise their properties with practical, future-ready solutions that actually add value and convenience.
How We Work -
We treat every home with respect. That means turning up when we say we will, explaining work in plain English, keeping things tidy, and completing jobs to a professional standard. Safety and compliance are never optional, and we don’t cut corners.
Whether it’s a small job or a major upgrade, our aim is simple: safe electrics, done properly.
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4.9 out of 5 based on
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Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £96
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Replaced stairlight bulbs and reset timer. Work carried out quickly and efficiently
Graeme Christison
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Great service from my first enquiry to completion of the job. Really helpful and was able to fit my job in really quickly
Scott who did the job was really smiley , helpful , neat and tidied up after himself
Good value for money - professional service all round
Would Definitely use again and highly recommend
Scott who did the job was really smiley , helpful , neat and tidied up after himself
Good value for money - professional service all round
Would Definitely use again and highly recommend
Vikki Skene
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I had a floodlight fitted to front of my property by Keith Gunn Electrical solutions. The service was prompt, professional, efficient, friendly and tidy. The electrician who fitted the light said that I should ring him if I needed him to come and make any adjustments to the light and he’d be happy to pop by. I had a minor problem with the set-up initially and when I contacted the electrician, he gave me a clear and simple instruction which resolved it straight away.
The only reason that I gave a 4 rather than a 5 for service/product was that the although the floodlight was designed to last for some years, it failed after less than 2 years. However, this was a product failing rather than the fault of Keith Gunn. When I contacted Keith Gunn Electrical to tell them about it, they sent someone out the following day to replace the lighting unit under warranty, without charge. There was no quibble (although they said that if it failed prematurely again, I would need to contact the manufacturer directly). Again, the young electrician who came out was cheerful and friendly, quick and efficient. Although it was his last job on a Friday afternoon, he took time to make sure that the replacement device was set to my requirements.
I would definitely call upon the services of Keith Gunn Electrical in future if the need arose, and would have no problem recommending them.
The only reason that I gave a 4 rather than a 5 for service/product was that the although the floodlight was designed to last for some years, it failed after less than 2 years. However, this was a product failing rather than the fault of Keith Gunn. When I contacted Keith Gunn Electrical to tell them about it, they sent someone out the following day to replace the lighting unit under warranty, without charge. There was no quibble (although they said that if it failed prematurely again, I would need to contact the manufacturer directly). Again, the young electrician who came out was cheerful and friendly, quick and efficient. Although it was his last job on a Friday afternoon, he took time to make sure that the replacement device was set to my requirements.
I would definitely call upon the services of Keith Gunn Electrical in future if the need arose, and would have no problem recommending them.
G. McKenzie
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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First class service quickest and easiest way to get work done.
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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A huge thanks to Peter the electrician ! He did an excellent job and certainly went that extra mile . Nothing was too much trouble .
Kind Regards
Cheryl
Kind Regards
Cheryl
Cheryl Muirhead
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £150
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EICR Safety Check and report.
Fast, reliable service
Fast, reliable service
Edinburgh resident
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Replaced a light fitting on ceiling, electrician was punctual and polite, job done in no time at all, and the company were very helpful as I am a disabled war veteran.
Joe Paterson
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £72
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I had a call from my tenant to say the kitchen lights weren’t working. I called Keith Gunn and they were able to visit the flat the next day and rectify the problem.
A very efficient and professional service.
A very efficient and professional service.
Penny Watson
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Thermostat relocated and new socket and tv aerial fitted.
Initial impressions were good despite our original appointment being rescheduled due to staffing issues. It wasn't until after the job was completed that we realised there had been a breakdown in communication - we had asked for a new thermostat to be fitted at the meeting but instead the old one was relocated. Our failure to check the quotation properly resulted in us not realising this mistake, however we were pleased with the new socket and tv aerial.
I then contacted them to enquire about a new thermostat to replace the re-sited old one and that's when the problems started. I rang on the Monday following the Friday of the work and explained what had happened and then sent a photo of the thermostat to be replaced. Nobody replied all week so I rang again on the Friday, again nobody got back to me. I rang once again the following Monday and once again have been ignored. I did say that if they couldn't afford me the common courtesy of a reply that day then I would take my business elsewhere....so I shall.
My advice to new customers - check the quotation carefully to avoid any errors/differences and should you need any follow up with the company Good Luck!
Initial impressions were good despite our original appointment being rescheduled due to staffing issues. It wasn't until after the job was completed that we realised there had been a breakdown in communication - we had asked for a new thermostat to be fitted at the meeting but instead the old one was relocated. Our failure to check the quotation properly resulted in us not realising this mistake, however we were pleased with the new socket and tv aerial.
I then contacted them to enquire about a new thermostat to replace the re-sited old one and that's when the problems started. I rang on the Monday following the Friday of the work and explained what had happened and then sent a photo of the thermostat to be replaced. Nobody replied all week so I rang again on the Friday, again nobody got back to me. I rang once again the following Monday and once again have been ignored. I did say that if they couldn't afford me the common courtesy of a reply that day then I would take my business elsewhere....so I shall.
My advice to new customers - check the quotation carefully to avoid any errors/differences and should you need any follow up with the company Good Luck!
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Keith Gunn Electrical Solutions have completed a number of jobs for me in the past. This included fitting additional wall sockets with USB ports, making safe a faulty socket and most recently fitting a new extractor fan and lighting fixture to my bathroom. I highly recommend this company, they've always been totally professional and turn up at the agreed time and date. 5 star service.
Geoff
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Had a replacement cooker hood installed. Young man was competent, polite, and knew what he was doing. He even noticed that the previous installation had left the wrong fuse in the electrical plug. More economical that the previous electrician too!
Larry
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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I needed an electrician to help me out of a pickle - my son gave me the details and we could not have chosen better...
prompt, reliable and kind...
thank you to you and your team...
prompt, reliable and kind...
thank you to you and your team...
jill webster
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Phoned company on Friday, arranged for 08.00 on Monday, electrician turned up politely got on with the issue/job and the job was done and dusted, great stuff !!!
Could not ask for better service and hopefully all shall be well with the job.
Would and shall recommend this company to anyone, great job, great service, cost, you get what you pay for, end of!!!
Thank you.
Cheers Jim
Could not ask for better service and hopefully all shall be well with the job.
Would and shall recommend this company to anyone, great job, great service, cost, you get what you pay for, end of!!!
Thank you.
Cheers Jim
Jim Moffat
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £400
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Very reliable, great receptionist.
Elspeth Robinson Jones
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Their polite engineers provided very thorough inspections. When they uncovered problems they phoned to explain the issues and provided estimates, then waited for confirmation before carrying out the work which was booked in the following week. Overall they provided a very efficient, professional service.
Mark Symonds
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Keith Gunn responded very promptly to a competitive tender request for
the fitting of new downlights (customer supplied) and other minor electrical upgrades, sending a very helpful surveyor to assess the work, with an estimate submitted the following day. After acceptance of their tender two engineers and an apprentice were on site within a week , completing the project within the day as forecast. Their lead engineer, Peter, was very helpful and customer oriented, leaving the site tidy and complete, an electrical certificate being immediately provided. I would certainly use Keith Gunn again, and would recommend.
the fitting of new downlights (customer supplied) and other minor electrical upgrades, sending a very helpful surveyor to assess the work, with an estimate submitted the following day. After acceptance of their tender two engineers and an apprentice were on site within a week , completing the project within the day as forecast. Their lead engineer, Peter, was very helpful and customer oriented, leaving the site tidy and complete, an electrical certificate being immediately provided. I would certainly use Keith Gunn again, and would recommend.
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Have had various work done over the last few years
Always get good sound advice
Work always first class and staff friendly
Good communication
Always get good sound advice
Work always first class and staff friendly
Good communication
Alison beaumont
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I have used KGES for various jobs over the last three years or so and have always been impressed with the service they provide. I recommend them to all my friends and neighbours.
Brian
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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The work was to change the old neon tube stair lights in our tenement to LED fittings.
Though the quote was provided in 2018 it was retained unchanged for 3 months while we got owners agreement to go ahead.
A choice was offered regarding the date to carry out the work. The electrician who was polite and courteous turned up at the time agreed and finished within the expected timescale. The worksite was left tidy and the old fittings removed.
A recommendation was made regarding other work where the installation was found not to meet current standards.
Though the quote was provided in 2018 it was retained unchanged for 3 months while we got owners agreement to go ahead.
A choice was offered regarding the date to carry out the work. The electrician who was polite and courteous turned up at the time agreed and finished within the expected timescale. The worksite was left tidy and the old fittings removed.
A recommendation was made regarding other work where the installation was found not to meet current standards.
Mike
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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We had our kitchen rewired as part of a mostly-DIY project. The company communicated well from the outset and were quick to provide a quote and book in the work. They were also marginally cheaper than our other quotes.
The electricians were reliable and did a good job, listening to our requirements, they tidied up after themselves as well which we appreciated. As a bonus, they mounted the cooker hood for us - we only expected them to provide the power socket so we were nicely surprised!
The electricians were reliable and did a good job, listening to our requirements, they tidied up after themselves as well which we appreciated. As a bonus, they mounted the cooker hood for us - we only expected them to provide the power socket so we were nicely surprised!
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