The NiceElectrical CompanyCall Martin0780 459 3208

Your local Southsea electrician

A local electrician
you can talk to.

Straightforward advice, skilled electrical work and no pressure. Serving homes, landlords and local businesses across Southsea and Portsmouth.

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Small jobs welcome Clear, informed choices Free estimates

10/10Checkatrade rating
615customer reviews
15+ yearson Checkatrade
Southseaborn, trained & based

Electrical services

Expert help, from the small jobs to the serious ones.

Whether you need a faulty socket repaired, a landlord safety inspection or a full rewire, you get the same careful workmanship and straightforward advice.

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Fault finding & repairs

From nuisance tripping and failed lighting to difficult-to-trace electrical faults, problems are investigated methodically and repaired properly.

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02

EICRs & safety checks

Thorough Electrical Installation Condition Reports for homeowners, landlords and property managers, backed by advanced Test & Inspection qualifications.

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03

Consumer units

Fuseboard and consumer-unit upgrades, earthing improvements and sensible advice on the safest, most cost-effective route for your property.

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04

Rewires & new circuits

Full and partial rewires, additional sockets, lighting and new circuits completed with named-brand materials and careful attention to your home.

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05

Heating, kitchens & bathrooms

Electric cookers, showers, immersion heaters, storage heating, towel rails and underfloor heating installed, maintained or repaired.

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06

Smoke & emergency lighting

Domestic, rental and HMO alarm systems, including LD2 and LD3 smoke-alarm requirements, plus emergency-lighting work.

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Also available: PAT testing, cooker installation, electric showers, outdoor lighting, air conditioning, electric boiler work and everyday electrical maintenance.

Meet Martin Lough

The “nice” isn’t just a name.

Portsmouth-born, trained at Highbury College and qualified since 1986, Martin has spent his working life as an electrician and electrical engineer.

The Nice Electrical Company was built around a simple idea: electrical work should be customer-led. You should understand what is needed, what your options are and what each route is likely to cost—without jargon or unnecessary alarm.

Martin continues to update his knowledge and holds the advanced City & Guilds 2391 Test & Inspection qualification. His qualifications, insurance and experience are independently checked through Checkatrade.

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A better kind of service

Clear advice. Your decision.

  1. 1
    Listen first

    Start with what you need, what is happening and what matters most to you.

  2. 2
    Explain the options

    Understand the safe, compliant choices and their likely costs in plain English.

  3. 3
    Complete it properly

    Careful workmanship, named-brand materials and a tidy finish in your property.

“What you need doing is our focus.”Martin Lough

Landlords & HMOs

Electrical compliance without the runaround.

Need an EICR, remedial work or an HMO alarm system in Portsmouth? Martin works with landlords, agents and property owners who need accurate inspections, clear reporting and a quick route from problem to compliance.

  • Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
  • HMO electrical and licensing requirements
  • LD2 and LD3 smoke-alarm systems
  • PAT testing and remedial electrical work
  • Practical communication when you manage remotely
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Independently reviewed

Local work. Local reputation.

10/10

615 Checkatrade reviews

Fault finding · PO4

A difficult fault found and resolved

Praised for skilled, efficient fault-finding, a prompt visit and fair value for the work completed.

EICR · PO5

Fast communication, quality work

A verified customer highlighted the speed of communication and the quality of the inspection and remedial work.

Immersion heater · PO9

Prompt diagnosis and repair

A same-day visit identified the thermostat problem and restored the customer’s immersion heater promptly.

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Based in Southsea

Your electrician is already nearby.

The Nice Electrical Company serves Southsea, Portsmouth and the surrounding local area— including Eastney, Milton, Fratton, Old Portsmouth, Copnor and nearby neighbourhoods.

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Common questions

Good to know before you call.

Still unsure whether Martin can help? Call for a straightforward, no-pressure conversation.

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Do you take on small electrical jobs?

Yes. Small jobs are welcome—from replacing a light fitting or socket to repairing a shower, heater or troublesome circuit. Martin sees them as an opportunity to become the electrician you call next time, too.

Can you provide an EICR in Portsmouth?

Yes. Martin holds the City & Guilds 2391 Test & Inspection qualification and provides Electrical Installation Condition Reports for homeowners, landlords and property managers across Portsmouth.

Do you understand HMO electrical requirements?

Yes. HMO requirements are a particular speciality, including electrical inspections and LD2 or LD3 smoke-alarm systems. The aim is a thorough report and a quick, practical route to meeting licensing requirements.

Will I be pressured into unnecessary work?

No. Safety always comes first, but there can be more than one compliant solution at different costs. Martin explains the choices clearly so you can make an informed decision without scaremongering.

Which areas do you cover?

The company is based in Southsea and works locally across Portsmouth, including Eastney, Milton, Fratton, Old Portsmouth, Copnor and surrounding neighbourhoods. Call to check availability for your address.

Need an electrician?

Tell Martin what you need.

For a repair, inspection, quote or simply some honest advice, call or email. Include your postcode and a brief description of the job if you can.

Call0780 459 3208Tap to phone MartinEmailmartin@niceec.co.ukDescribe the work you need