G.E.C. Electrical Contractors Ltd

G.E.C. Electrical Contractors: electrical, solar and EV charging services across Oxfordshire

G.E.C. Electrical Contractors Ltd is an Oxfordshire-based electrical contractor that has been operating for more than four decades. The company holds NICEIC approval, MCS certification for solar and battery storage, and OZEV certification for EV charger installation. It is also a Which? Trusted Trader, CHAS registered and an ECA member. Its team of directly employed electricians serves both domestic and commercial customers across Oxford and the surrounding county.

The firm reports having completed over 489 projects and served more than 605 clients. Its services span general electrical installations, solar PV and battery storage, electric vehicle charging, electrical testing and inspection, and smart home installation.

Residential electrical services

For homeowners, G.E.C. provides a range of electrical design and installation services. These include full rewires, consumer unit upgrades, indoor lighting, additional sockets and feature garden lighting. The company states that its work is carried out to BS 7671 18th Edition standards and backed by an Electrical Installation Certificate. It also offers fault diagnosis and emergency repairs for major electrical problems, power outages and safety issues.

Additional residential services include homebuyer electrical reports (EICR), landlord safety certificates, smart home installation and PAT testing (portable appliance testing).

Commercial and industrial electrical work

G.E.C. handles commercial and industrial electrical projects for offices, retail premises, industrial facilities and residential properties. The company offers complete electrical project management, initial electrical design, three-phase installations, electrical installations and upgrades, and lighting and power solutions. It also provides fire and security systems, electrical design and compliance services, and electrical testing and inspection for commercial clients.

The firm emphasises that its qualified electrical engineers and project management team can accommodate all commercial electrical requirements, from design through to ongoing maintenance.

Solar panel and battery storage installation

As MCS-certified installers, G.E.C. installs solar PV systems, home battery storage units and smart inverters for both residential and commercial properties. The company’s in-house MCS certified design manager provides a solar survey and bespoke design with a detailed estimate. The systems are designed to divert solar power to battery storage or EV charging points, maximising energy savings. Battery storage allows excess solar energy or off-peak electricity to be stored, increasing self-consumption, reducing grid reliance and providing backup power.

EV charger installation

G.E.C. is OZEV-approved (formerly OLEV) for EV charger installation. The company installs EV charging points for homes and workplaces and provides advice on available government grants through the OZEV scheme for both domestic and commercial installations.

Service area and coverage

G.E.C. serves Oxford and many towns and villages across Oxfordshire. The coverage area includes Abingdon, Oxford, Headington, Kidlington, Witney, Carterton, Chipping Norton, Banbury, Bicester, Thame, Wheatley, Henley-on-Thames, Wallingford, Didcot, Wantage, Woodstock, Cumnor, Kennington, Faringdon and Chinnor. The company states that for major electrical faults, emergency repairs or urgent installations, it provides fast and effective solutions with minimal disruption.

Certifications and accreditations

G.E.C. holds NICEIC approval, MCS certification for solar and battery storage, and OZEV certification for EV charger installation. It is also a Which? Trusted Trader, CHAS registered and an ECA member. According to the company, these accreditations cover electrical safety compliance, renewable energy quality standards and independent consumer protection.

Team and approach

All GEC engineers are directly employed members of the team, not subcontractors. The company states that this ensures the same qualified, vetted people carry out work from start to finish, with consistent standards and full accountability. G.E.C. describes its electricians as fully qualified, NICEIC-approved and committed to delivering safe, high-quality work.