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Gerardus Koetje

Finding a trustworthy electrician in Central Portugal

In Portugal, electrical work is reserved for a qualified electrician (a TRIE — Técnico Responsável pela Instalação Elétrica). I do not carry out any electrical work myself, and I do not project-manage it. What I do: I put you in touch with a trustworthy, qualified local electrician and take the language barrier off your hands.

Many Dutch- and English-speaking clients get stuck finding a professional they trust who also handles the paperwork correctly. I know the region, translate where needed and make sure you understand what the electrician proposes — but the electrician does all the work and issues the certification themselves.

What I do

This is a referral and arrangement service, not an electrical contractor. I help Dutch- and English-speaking clients in Central Portugal find a qualified, TRIE-qualified electrician and set up the first appointments.

  • Connecting you with a trustworthy, qualified local electrician
  • Bridging the language barrier between you and the electrician
  • Translating and liaising with the Câmara or EDP where needed
  • Explaining what the electrician proposes so you can make an informed choice

Important: the qualified electrician carries out all the electrical work and issues the certification (CERTIEL) themselves. I do not work on installations, switchboards, RCDs, sockets or wiring, and I do not direct the work.

Service area

From Fundão I arrange electricians in Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Belmonte, Penamacor, Idanha-a-Nova and Guarda. For destinations further out (Sertã, Sabugal, Oleiros) I can also connect you with a suitable professional nearby.

Portuguese regulations

For a new or substantially renewed electrical installation, Portugal requires inspection by a TRIE (Técnico Responsável pela Instalação Elétrica) and a dossier filed with CERTIEL. Without that paperwork, EDP will not connect — or will only connect provisionally. That is exactly why it matters that the work is done by a qualified electrician — the professional I find for you. The electrician handles the inspection and the CERTIEL dossier; I only help with translation and contact.

How it works

You tell me what you need. I connect you with a qualified electrician in your region and help with the first conversation so language is not an obstacle. The electrician visits, assesses the situation and gives you a quote directly. The electrician then does the work and delivers the certification documents. I stay available to translate or liaise with the Câmara or EDP whenever needed.

Registered as a sole trader (trabalhador independente) in Portugal — NIF 309729211.

Why Gerardus Koetje?

  • Dutch, English & Portuguese
  • Registered as a sole trader (trabalhador independente) in Portugal — NIF 309729211
  • Years of experience in Central Portugal
  • Honest and transparent — no surprises

Photos of our work

Starlink installation with wiringNew electrical installationWiring during renovation

Service area

  • Fundão
  • Covilhã
  • Castelo Branco
  • Belmonte
  • Penamacor
  • Idanha-a-Nova
  • Sertã
  • Oleiros
  • Guarda
  • Sabugal

Frequently asked questions

Do you do the electrical work yourselves?
No. I do not carry out any electrical work, and I do not project-manage it. I put you in touch with a qualified, TRIE-qualified electrician and help with the language. The electrician does all the work and issues the certification themselves.
Why a qualified electrician?
In Portugal, electrical installation work is reserved for a qualified electrician (a TRIE). For a new or substantially renewed installation, a TRIE must inspect it and file it with CERTIEL before EDP will connect you definitively. That is why I make sure you end up with the right professional.
Can you also help with EDP or the Câmara?
Yes. I bridge the language barrier and can translate or liaise with the Câmara or EDP. The actual electrical work and the certification stay with the qualified electrician.
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