Electrician in Houghton le Spring
Domestic and commercial electrical work, done the tidy way.
Sockets, testing, lighting inside and out, security lights and electric showers, from Dan Rouse and his liveried white van.
Stroma certified
As shown on the van
Part P registered
Registered installer
City & Guilds
As shown on the van
Domestic and commercial
Homes and businesses
What Dan does
From one new socket to a whole house of lighting.
One electrician, start to finish, and no job too big or too small.
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New sockets and alterations
New sockets where you need them and the cable runs to go with them. One customer had new sockets fitted and the system tested in the same visit.
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Testing and fault finding
Electrical testing with a proper multifunction tester. Reviewers say Dan talks you through what he is doing and what needs to be done.
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Indoor lighting
Ceiling lights, ceiling fans with built-in lights and LED lighting under kitchen wall cabinets.
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Outdoor and security lighting
Up and down wall lights that wash the brickwork at night, and security floodlights on the outside of the house.
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Smart doorbells and cameras
Video doorbells and floodlight cameras fitted to the outside of your home.
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Electric showers
Electric shower installation, like the one in the photos further down the page.
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Commercial work
Domestic and commercial services, as it says on the van. One customer had work done on two properties.
Not on the list? Ring and ask. Big jobs and small ones both welcome.
07494 589406“No job is too big or too small.”
Recent work
Jobs from around Houghton le Spring.
Photos Dan took himself on the job: some finished, some mid-way through with the covers still off.
How Dan works
Four things his customers keep saying.
Not a sales pitch. These are lifted word for word from his Google reviews.
He explains the job
“Fully explained the reasoning for everything he did”
Sharon H
He leaves it tidy
“Work areas are always left clean & tidy”
Angela Jordan
He turns up when he says
“Daniel came promptly as arranged”
Gillian Davidson
He prices fairly
“very reasonably priced”
Jean Elliott
Look for the lightning R.
White van, black panel, 07494 589406 down the side.
About Dan
A local electrician people call back.
Daniel Rouse Electrical Services is Dan Rouse, working from Houghton le Spring for homes and businesses in the surrounding area. His Google reviews go back to 2019, and every one of them is five stars.
What comes up again and again is how he works: he explains what he is doing and why, he keeps in touch while the job is on, and he leaves the place clean. Several of his reviewers mention booking him again.
The van carries his credentials: Stroma certified, a Part P registered installer and City & Guilds qualified.
“We have also used him since and we were very happy with his advice and work he did.”
Reviews
Five stars, 23 times over.
“Had two property’s done and had an amazing service from start to finish with Dan. Fully explained the reasoning for everything he did, kept in contact during the work”
Sharon HGoogle review, March 2026 “Dan has carried out quite a few jobs for us over the last few years. He is very professional and always carries out his work to a very high standard and at a competitive rate. No job is too big or too small. He talks you through the job & explains clearly what he is doing/what needs to be done. Work areas are always left clean & tidy. An absolute pleasure to have working in your home. On top of that Dan is a genuinely lovely guy. We would not dream of going elsewhere. Highly recommend.”
Angela JordanGoogle review, June 2025 “After having difficulty securing an Electrician for a small project we looked at checkatrader leaflet and contacted Dan. Very pleased with his appearance, attitude and way he worked we employed him to undertake a much bigger job. So then to add to his attributes Dan is very knowledgeable, reliable, tidy worker, friendly and very reasonably priced. All in all a massive thanks Dan from Jean and Ian”
Jean ElliottGoogle review, July 2024 “A misunderstanding at first was soon rectified. Luckily, Daniel contacted us again, and he did what we needed doing very quickly and at a great price. We have also used him since and we were very happy with his advice and work he did.”
Avril BradleyGoogle review, April 2024 “Contacted Daniel after being let down by another company. Daniel came promptly as arranged & carried out the work competently & efficiently. He fitted new sockets & tested the system & took time to explain what he was doing. He even helped to move furniture! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him & will definitely be using him for any future work.”
Gillian DavidsonGoogle review, July 2019
Where and when
Based in Houghton le Spring.
Dan works from Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, and covers the surrounding area. Not sure if you are in range? Give him a ring and ask.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8am - 5pm
- Tuesday
- 8am - 5pm
- Wednesday
- 8am - 5pm
- Thursday
- 8am - 5pm
- Friday
- 8am - 5pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Get in touch
Tell Dan what needs doing.
The quickest way is a call. If he is up a ladder, leave a message here and he will get back to you.
Call Dan07494 589406- Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
- Houghton le Spring, Sunderland
- Domestic and commercial