About us

About Solar York

Founder-led, electrician-built and locally trusted across York, Harrogate, Leeds and Yorkshire.

Mark Smith, founder of Mark Smith Electrical Limited

Mark Smith
Founder profile

Hi, I’m Mark.

I founded Mark Smith Electrical Limited back in 2009 and have been building it ever since. I’m a time-served electrician with roots in the trade going back to 2004, and I still believe in leading from the front.

When I’m not working, you’ll find me out running or on my road bike – I cover some serious miles. Padel has also become a big part of life lately, and I made it official by introducing early Friday finishes so the whole team can get on court together.

My two kids are my whole world, and that same dedication runs right through everything I do.

Company snapshot

At a glance

Founded
2009
Experience
Over twenty-two years
Registration
MCS certified

MCS registered
Base
Haxby, York

Honest work, reliability and doing the job right first time

Proudly serving homes and businesses across Yorkshire since 2009, we are a trusted team of fully qualified electricians with over twenty-two years of industry experience.

Smarter, cleaner energy for Yorkshire homeowners

As fully MCS registered installers, we specialise in Solar PV and Battery Storage systems that genuinely make a difference – to your energy bills, and to the environment.

Local people

Meet the team

The local Mark Smith Electrical Limited team behind Solar York.

Sam, Electrician

Sam

Electrician

Sam has been part of the team since he was just 16, jumping straight in after school and never looking back. Now 24 with a full apprenticeship under his belt and 8 years in the trade, he's one of those people who can turn his hand to pretty much anything – and will always give it a go. Outside of work, Sam is a lifelong football fan, though these days you'll find him on the padel court too and his game is coming on fast.

Ben, Apprentice Electrician

Ben

Apprentice Electrician

Ben is the newest face on the team, joining us in February this year, and he's already made his presence felt. At 17, he brings a level of energy that's given the whole team a lift. Currently working through his apprenticeship at college, Ben plays Rugby League at the weekends and has recently been introduced to padel – watch this space. The future looks bright for this one.

Dayton, Electrician

Dayton

Electrician

Dayton joined us in 2021 bringing a solid work ethic and a great attitude, having cut his teeth working in kitchens before making the move into the electrical trade. He completed his apprenticeship earlier this year and hasn't stopped since. When he's not on the tools, Dayton keeps himself busy with football, the gym, and a bit of trading on the side – and he's recently discovered padel, so the Friday sessions are right up his street.

Mark Smith, Director & Founder

Mark Smith

Director & Founder

I founded Mark Smith Electrical Limited back in 2009 and have been building it ever since. I’m a time-served electrician with roots in the trade going back to 2004, and I still believe in leading from the front. When I’m not working, you’ll find me out running or on my road bike – I cover some serious miles. Padel has also become a big part of life lately, and I made it official by introducing early Friday finishes so the whole team can get on court together. My two kids are my whole world, and that same dedication runs right through everything I do.

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