MHY Electrical Services Ltd
A finished house extension at dusk, its walls lit by new up and down wall lights

Domestic electricians · Kendal, Cumbria

Kendal's domestic electrician. No job too large or too small.

Fuse boards to the 18th Edition, full and part rewires, testing and inspection, outside lighting and Nest thermostats. Plus emergency callouts, 24 hours a day, across Kendal and the South Lakes.

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5.0 on Google from 84 reviews

The MHY Electrical Services van, charcoal grey with red and white livery

30 miles

around Kendal, all areas

About MHY Electrical

Professional, punctual, and proud of the finish.

MHY Electrical specialises in domestic electrical installations and maintenance. We offer a range of electrical solutions and work with you to design and install your new electrical systems.

Mike Hurtley runs MHY Electrical Services Ltd from Kendal, and we're happy to work right across the South Lakes. From a simple light fitting replacement to a new electrical installation, every job is completed to the highest standards. We pride ourselves in the quality of our work and are confident you will be happy with the outcome.

Free estimates

Contact MHY Electrical for a free no obligation estimate.

Satisfaction guaranteed

We're punctual, reliable and we put the customer first.

Services

Whether it's outside lighting or a new consumer unit.

Whether it's outside lighting, a replacement consumer unit or even a new light fitting. No job is too large or too small.

  1. 01

    Consumer Unit

    The latest fuse boards installed to the 18th Edition Regulations including RCD protection for every circuit.

  2. 02

    Nest Thermostat

    Upgrade your boiler to include a Nest thermostat. This thermostat makes it possible to control your boiler from your phone.

  3. 03

    Inspection and Testing

    Inspect and test your electrical installation and make sure it complies to the latest regulations.

  4. 04

    Emergency Repairs

    Emergency callouts, day or night. We make the installation safe first, then put it right properly.

  5. 05

    New Switches and Sockets

    Install new sockets, cooker or lighting circuits, make additions to the existing circuits or just replace existing fittings.

  6. 06

    Outside Lights

    Add to, replace or install a new outside lighting circuit.

A Megger multifunction tester plugged into a socket during an inspection

Examples of the work we do

  • Full or part rewire
  • Fuse board replacement
  • Testing and inspection
  • Lights, sockets, cooker, shower and extractor installation
  • Fault-finding and repair
  • Extra sockets or lights
  • Outside sockets and outside lights
  • PAT testing

Fuse board replacement

From a tired old fuse board to RCD protection on every circuit.

We install the latest fuse boards to the 18th Edition Regulations. On one job in Bowness-on-Windermere, the customer decided their dated fuse board needed changing. It had seen better times and had no RCD protection.

An old fuse board and meter in a cupboard before replacementBefore
Old fuse board. Dated, and with no RCD protection.
The new consumer unit fitted with its cover onAfter
Fuse board with cover on. Customer very happy with the finished product.
Inside a newly installed consumer unit with neatly dressed wiring and RCBOs

Here for you

If you have problems with your electrical installation, whether damage to wiring, sockets, light fittings, or even the dreaded nuisance tripping, then MHY Electrical can help.

Ask about a new fuse board

24 hour emergency call out

Have you suddenly lost power?

Are you dealing with an overloaded socket, faulty wiring or flickering lights? In an emergency situation we understand you need a rapid response. From the moment you call, we will assess your situation and if necessary send an electrician immediately.

No matter what electrical issue you're facing, we can support you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Emergency? Call 07858 506177

“Mike answered the phone late on a Friday evening .we we're panicking and he agreed to come and work through the problem.”

chris hodgkinson, Google review
A fire-damaged fuse board, scorched and blackened, found on an emergency callout
Emergency repairs. This fuse board fire was made safe and a full test and inspection was carried out at the time of the callout. A new consumer unit was then fitted a couple of days later.
Scorched wiring behind a kitchen socket with a broken back
Kitchen sockets, Bowness-on-Windermere. Emergency out of hours call out. Customer said kitchen sockets kept blowing fuses. Broken back and loose connections found on one of the sockets.

Around the home

Smart heating, new fittings and outside lights.

From replacing a single fitting to a new outside lighting circuit, every job is tested and finished properly.

A Nest thermostat fitted on a grey wall beside an alarm keypad
Close up of a Nest thermostat showing 21.5 degrees

Nest thermostats

Upgrade your boiler to include a Nest thermostat and control your boiler from your phone. In Levens, MHY Electrical Services installed a Nest thermostat to upgrade an old unreliable system.

A new white triple light switch fitted flush to the wall

Switches and sockets

New sockets, cooker or lighting circuits, additions to the existing circuits, or simply replacing old fittings.

A traditional outside lantern lit at night on a stone terrace street

Outside lights and sockets

Add to, replace or install a new outside lighting circuit, or put in an outside socket. Only the best parts are used, with the cable and junction boxes tested for safety.

A weatherproof outdoor socket fitted on a red brick wall

Design and installation

On time, on budget.

If you have a special project that you need help and advice on, MHY Electrical is here to support you. With years of experience on lighting systems we can help you achieve the outcome you desire.

“MHY Electrical were fantastic, helping us with our new extension. The quality of work was outstanding and Mike's professional approach to his work was hugely reassuring.”
Dean Barker, Google review
A beamed cottage living room with new pendant and wall lighting
A new kitchen island lit by three glass pendant lights and recessed downlights
The same kitchen from the other end, with under-cabinet lights and downlights
A dining area in a new extension with downlights and a lit feature shelf
Kitchen wall units with under-cabinet strip lighting and a built-in oven
An underfloor heating mat being laid
A kitchen with a ceiling extractor and recessed downlights installed
Wall chases and new back boxes cut in during a full rewire
White conduit and a new fitting on a painted brick wall
A new consumer unit with a row of RCBOs and labelled circuits

Why choose MHY Electrical

NICEIC Domestic Installer and Part P registered.

Contractors registered with NICEIC are assessed on a regular basis to ensure they are competent and capable of meeting the relevant technical and safety standards, codes of practice and rules of the schemes they are registered to.

Contractors registered with NICEIC building regulations schemes in England and Wales are authorised to self-certify their work to the local building control body. This saves you both time and money when undertaking work that requires notification under building regulations.

Full rewire, Staveley

MHY Electrical Services completed a full rewire. It was then tested, certified and building control notices completed.

Recent work

Jobs from around the South Lakes.

Based in Kendal, and happy to work in all the surrounding areas. Here are a few recent examples.

A new fuse board in a customer's garage with the wiring run in white conduit

Grange-over-Sands

Garage fuse board

New fuse board installed in a customers garage. Wiring all enclosed in conduit.

An old alarm control panel taken off the wall, lying on a slate floor

Levens

Alarm system

Picture shows an old alarm system removed for a customer in Levens. We also can install new systems.

A black lantern fitted on the stone wall of a cottage

Staveley

Outside lights

Two new outside lights installed for a customer in Staveley.

A brass candle-style chandelier fitted to a white ceiling

Ulverston

Ceiling lights

Two new inside lights installed for a customer in Ulverston. The customer was happy with the lights and left lovely feedback.

A new consumer unit fitted in a cupboard, cover open, circuits neatly dressed

Bowness-on-Windermere

New fuse board

Much safer unit now with RCD protection.

An outside light glowing at night beside the window of a stone cottage

Carnforth

Outside lights

MHY Electrical Services installed new SWA cable, junction boxes and tested the installation for safety.

A top of the range RCBO fuse board with surge protection, cover open

Carnforth

RCBO fuseboard

A replacement top of the range fuse board. Fuse board has surge protection as standard which protects all your vulnerable devices.

A broken double socket pulled away from the wall

Sedbergh

Damaged socket

Small job replacing a socket for a customer in Sedbergh.

Reviews

Rated 5.0 from 84 Google reviews.

5.0

84 Google reviews

“Mike answered the phone late on a Friday evening .we we're panicking and he agreed to come and work through the problem. Absolutely cannot recommend him highly enough. Professional, methodical and took time to explain in terms we could understand. Would give 50 stars if we could. Excellent professional and a very nice guy aswell.”

chris hodgkinson

Google review · March 2026

“Called Mike out late this evening for an urgent issue and he arrived quickly. Top guy who took the time to explain things and got the job sorted efficiently. Really reasonably priced and seems to have a lot of experience. Would definitely recommend and will certainly be using him again whilst we renovate our new home. Thanks Mike!”

Harriet Burkitt

Google review · August 2024

“Mike is a fantastic electrician. Came within a couple of days, assessed the job and emailed the quote the same day. Straight away, I could tell that he was someone who had an attention to detail. Once the date had been arranged all work was completed to a very high standard and expertly finished. I would highly recommend Mike for any work and you won't be disappointed.”

Shaun Pelan

Google review · May 2024

“We got Mike in to do a day's worth of odd electrical jobs around the house (fitting new lights and installing a smart thermostat). Very reasonably priced with a good lead time for his services. Would definitely use again.”

Lauren Prosser

Google review · June 2025

“MHY Electrical were fantastic, helping us with our new extension. The quality of work was outstanding and Mike's professional approach to his work was hugely reassuring. We really appreciated his advice and guidance with every aspect of the work he did. Nothing was too much for him and he was always keen to make sure that we knew exactly what was happening and what to expect. We would highly recommend MHY to anyone.”

Dean Barker

Google review · January 2021

The MHY Electrical Services van parked on a driveway, phone number and email on the side

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Areas covered by MHY Electrical

Supporting all areas within 30 miles.

We're based in Kendal, Cumbria, and happy to take on any sort of domestic electrical work across the South Lakes and down to Lancaster.

  • Kendal
  • Staveley
  • Ambleside
  • Bowness-on-Windermere
  • Sedbergh
  • Grange-over-Sands
  • Ulverston
  • Levens
  • Carnforth
  • Lancaster

Need to hire an electrician?

Get in touch for a free estimate.

Please call us, or fill out the enquiry form. Contact MHY Electrical for a free no obligation estimate.

Opening hours
  • Mon-Fri7am-11pm
  • Saturday9am-6pm
  • SundayClosed

Emergency 24/7 callouts

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