Why Checking an Electrician’s ID Matters in 2025
When hiring an electrician for your home in Bristol, you should never feel awkward about asking to see ID. Every properly registered electrician will carry an ID card from their governing body—usually NAPIT, NICEIC, or ELECSA.
These ID cards prove they’re qualified, insured, up to date with the latest regulations—and crucially, able to self-certify notifiable work under Part P of the building regs.
What Should the ID Card Show?
Each card should clearly show:
- Photo of the electrician
- Full name and company name
- Registration number
- Expiry date
- Which work types they’re certified for
🔍 You can also check that number directly on the official scheme websites. No number or they won’t show you their card? 🚩 That’s a red flag.
Don’t Be Embarrassed to Ask
It’s your home. Your safety. Your family. You have every right to ask—and a professional will expect it. At Burridge Electrical, we proudly show our NAPIT registration, branded uniforms, and our fully marked vans when we arrive.
We’re a local, trusted Bristol electrician—not someone vague off Facebook Marketplace. We encourage homeowners to do their checks before letting anyone touch your fuse box or wiring.
Hiring the Wrong Electrician Could Cost You
Unregistered electricians can leave you without the right certification, void your insurance, or worse—put lives at risk. Even if something looks fine on the surface, unsafe work can go unnoticed until it causes a fire or shock hazard.
No registered electrician will ever sign off another’s work. If it’s not done right the first time, you may need to pay twice to fix it.
Why Choose Burridge Electrical?
- ✅ NAPIT Registered – Verified and Insured
- ✅ ID and Documentation Always On Hand
- ✅ Uniformed Staff and Marked Vehicles
- ✅ Trusted Across Kingswood, Longwell Green, Emersons Green, Hanham, Soundwell, Lyde Green, and wider Bristol
Peace of mind isn’t optional when it comes to electrics. Always ask to see proof—Burridge Electrical makes it easy.