Business Details
12 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Electrical Services in Lichfield
Established in 2014 by Martin Rainsford, Darwin Electrical brings together a team with over 35 years of combined experience in the electrical contracting industry. Our expertise spans commercial, industrial, and domestic sectors, delivering services such as full rewiring, emergency call-outs, fire alarm installations, and electrical inspections. As NICEIC-approved contractors, we adhere to the highest safety and quality standards, ensuring compliance with BS7671 regulations. Our commitment to excellence is reinforced through memberships with IPAF and City & Guilds-certified training, guaranteeing technical competence. We prioritise client satisfaction through a professional, courteous approach, offering tailored solutions for diverse electrical needs.Our workforce includes specialists trained in powered access, ladder safety, and highways environment protocols, ensuring safe operations across all projects. With a focus on continuous improvement, we maintain a Waste Carriers License for responsible waste management. Our portfolio includes high-profile projects like Snowdome gym rewiring, Lichfield Christmas lights installations, and JTV lighting design for the Lichfield Festival. Operating across the Midlands, we serve areas including Lichfield, Tamworth, Birmingham, and Sutton Coldfield. Backed by formal accreditations and practical expertise, we deliver reliable electrical solutions for both routine and complex requirements.
Services
Domestic Electrics
Commercial & Industrial Electricians
Fire Alarms & Emergency Lighting
Electrical Inspection & Testing
Festive Illuminations
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- 35 years of combined electrical expertise across sectors
- NICEIC-approved contractors ensuring regulatory compliance
- 24/7 emergency call-out service available
- Specialist training in powered access and highway environments
- Comprehensive safety certifications including IPAF and BS7671
Associations and certifications
- NICEIC
- IPAF
- City & Guilds 2382-15
Services
Domestic Electrics
We provide comprehensive domestic electrical services including fuseboard changes, full rewiring, additional lighting and sockets, and outside lighting installations. Our NICEIC-certified team ensures compliance with BS7671 standards for safety and insurance validity. From new builds to extensions, we deliver tailored solutions for residential properties across the Midlands.
Commercial & Industrial Electricians
Our specialists handle electrical maintenance and upgrades for commercial and industrial clients, minimising business disruption. Services include emergency call-outs, lighting upgrades, consumer unit replacements, and overnight operations. With IPAF-certified personnel, we manage complex projects like office lighting installations and warehouse electrics while maintaining strict safety protocols.
Fire Alarms & Emergency Lighting
We install, service, and test fire alarm systems and emergency lighting to protect buildings and occupants. Our services cover mains-powered smoke detectors, emergency lighting compliance, and scheduled maintenance. All work meets regulatory requirements, ensuring operational readiness and insurance compliance for residential and commercial properties.
Electrical Inspection & Testing
Our certified inspections include Electrical Installation Certificates, Landlord Safety Certificates, and Portable Appliance Testing. We identify hazards, verify compliance, and provide detailed reports to maintain insurance validity. Services apply to installations of all sizes, from single properties to large commercial sites across the Midlands region.
Festive Illuminations
We design, install, and remove festive lighting schemes for private and council projects. Our team erects and decorates Christmas trees, installs architectural lighting, and manages large-scale council installations. With G39/1-certified personnel, we ensure safe operations near power lines and distribution equipment during seasonal installations.
People
Martin Rainsford
Founder
With over 35 years in electrical contracting, Martin founded Darwin Electrical in 2014 after partnering in a previous firm. He leads a skilled team specialising in commercial, industrial, and domestic electrical work. His expertise spans emergency systems, rewiring, and NICEIC-certified projects across the Midlands.
Questions
What areas do Darwin Electrical cover?
We operate across the Midlands, serving Lichfield, Tamworth, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Rugeley, Walsall, and surrounding areas for all electrical requirements.
Are Darwin Electrical NICEIC certified?
Yes, we are full NICEIC members, ensuring all work meets BS7671 standards for safety and compliance with electrical regulations.
Do you offer emergency electrical services?
We provide 24/7 emergency call-outs for power failures, lighting issues, and urgent repairs to minimise business and residential disruptions.
What safety accreditations do you hold?
We maintain IPAF certification for powered access, City & Guilds 2382-15 for wiring regulations, and G39/1 for highway environment work, alongside ladder safety and waste carrier compliance.
Can you handle both domestic and commercial projects?
Yes, our team manages domestic installations, commercial maintenance, and industrial electrical work, including large-scale projects like Snowdome rewiring and council festive lighting.
Reviews (2)
Julie Mallaband
Dec 24, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We have used this superb company for many years and never hesitate to recommend to others. The team are friendly, accommodating and professional. Nothing is too much trouble and a first class job is assured. Julie & Rob. Lichfield.
We have used this superb company for many years and never hesitate to recommend to others. The team are friendly, accommodating and professional. Nothing is too much trouble and a first class job is assured. Julie & Rob. Lichfield.
Paul Walker
Jul 18, 2020
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Called them at 6pm on a Thursday and they arrived pre 9am the following day. Fixed the fault within minutes, after a few hours the same issue was happening, they came back the following day and got it fixed within a couple of hours. Payment was not painful in the slightest and they cleaned up after there work
10/10 would recommend to anyone
10/10 would recommend to anyone
