Company History

In 1963 Ken decided to start his own business (K.W. Hodges Electrical Contractors) and obtained many contracts involving all types of work, such as agricultural, hotels and domestic/ new housing. He employed eight electricians and apprentices during the seventies and eighties.

During the seventies Ken and his wife Rita took on a hardware business (Godwins Hardware) in Bear Flat and changed the name to Hodges Hardware, which in turn brought a change to the name of the electrical company to Hodges Electrical Contractors. The two businesses operated alongside each other and became part of the local scene. Unfortunately a big DIY store came to Bath and the hardware business suffered, so Ken and Rita sold the shop in the early eighties but retained the workshop and office as a base for the electrical business as it is today.

In 1987 Ken’s second son Stephen came into the family business to learn the ropes and did his apprenticeship under the watchful eye of his father. In 1990 with a recession well on the way and with Ken’s impending retirement, Ken worked alongside Stephen until January 1994 when Ken retired leaving Stephen to run the business. Stephen still runs the business today – keeping the family tradition going.

In 2005 the business became a limited company, Hodges Electrical Contractors Limited, but still trades as Hodges Electrical Contractors. In addition to Stephen, the business currently employs 3 electricians, 1 apprentice and a part-time PA.