Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Electrical Contractors in Birmingham
Established in 1919, Davis Hudson has grown steadily while maintaining a commitment to innovation and quality. Our team combines the resources of a large company with the personal attention typically associated with smaller firms. Our mission focuses on delivering value through quality and service, fostering long-term client relationships. With expertise in electrical maintenance, installations, and testing, we serve diverse industries across the UK. Our engineers are skilled in industrial and commercial machinery, offering preventative and reactive solutions. We provide tailored advice on electrical needs, from lighting design to control panels.Our history of adapting to technological changes ensures we meet modern demands while upholding traditional values. We hold ECA certification and maintain comprehensive insurance for client assurance. Our workforce includes City & Guilds 2391-qualified testing engineers using calibrated equipment. We prioritise duty of care compliance, offering thermal imaging and advanced diagnostics to prevent operational disruptions. This approach has sustained our reputation as a trusted electrical contractor for over a century.
Services
Electrical Maintenance
Electrical Installations
Inspection and Testing
Thermal Imaging
Emergency Lighting
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of electrical contracting experience
- Our team includes City & Guilds 2391-qualified engineers
- We provide 24/7 emergency maintenance services
- Our ECA certification ensures industry compliance
- We combine large-scale resources with personal service
Associations and certifications
- Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA)
What people say
Expert knowledge
Reliable service
Historical expertise
24/7 availability
Professional team
Services
Electrical Maintenance
We provide comprehensive electrical maintenance solutions for industrial and commercial clients. Our services include preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and thermal imaging diagnostics. With experienced engineers available 24/7, we ensure minimal operational disruption while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
Electrical Installations
Our full design-and-build electrical installation service covers machinery, lighting, and control systems. We specialise in commercial installations, healthcare facilities, and data infrastructure. All work meets current regulations and is completed by qualified professionals using modern techniques.
Inspection and Testing
We conduct thorough electrical inspections and testing for fixed and portable equipment. Our services include periodic testing, thermal imaging, and ECA-certified documentation. Qualified engineers use calibrated equipment to identify potential issues before they cause operational problems.
Thermal Imaging
Our thermal imaging service detects hidden electrical issues through infrared technology. This proactive approach identifies overheating components and potential failure points, preventing costly breakdowns and ensuring continuous operation for industrial and commercial clients.
Emergency Lighting
We design, install, and maintain emergency lighting systems for commercial and industrial premises. Our solutions ensure compliance with safety regulations and provide reliable illumination during power failures, maintaining workplace safety and operational continuity.
People
Mr Davis
Co-Founder
Co-founded Davis Hudson in 1919 after working in design at GEC's Witton works. Brought technical expertise that established the company's engineering foundation.
Mr Hudson
Co-Founder
Served as Foreman of GEC's winding shop before co-founding the company. Managed operations during the business's formative years, establishing its reputation for quality electrical work.
Mr Holland
Co-Founder
Former Foreman of GEC's machine shop who joined Davis Hudson as full-time employee. Contributed mechanical engineering expertise that expanded the company's capabilities beyond electrical work.
Mr Fred Hudson
Managing Director
Took over leadership after Mr Davis's death in 1925. Guided the company's transition from motor repair to full electrical contracting while maintaining core repair business operations.
Mr A Holland
Managing Director
Assumed leadership during World War II, overseeing government contract work at major manufacturing sites while maintaining business continuity during challenging wartime conditions.
Questions
What electrical services do you offer?
We provide maintenance, installations, inspection/testing, thermal imaging, and emergency lighting solutions for industrial and commercial clients.
How long have you been in business?
We've been operating since 1919, making us one of the UK's longest-established electrical contractors.
Are you ECA certified?
Yes, we hold Electrical Contractors' Association certification demonstrating our compliance with industry standards.
Do you offer emergency services?
We provide 24/7 emergency maintenance and repairs to minimise operational disruption for our clients.
What areas do you cover?
While based in Birmingham, we operate throughout the United Kingdom for all our electrical services.
What qualifications do your engineers hold?
Our testing engineers hold City & Guilds 2391 qualifications and we use calibrated equipment for all inspections.
