What we do and who it is for
Retail electrical compliance checks for shops and commercial units from £95. Serving Whitstable CT5, including Tankerton, Seasalter, Swalecliffe, Joy Lane and Church Street. NICEIC-approved, Part P registered contractor — fixed written prices, certified reports and guaranteed workmanship.
In Whitstable and Tankerton, Seasalter and Swalecliffe we work across white weatherboarded fishermen's cottages in the old town, Victorian and Edwardian stock in Tankerton, newer housing at Swalecliffe, many holiday lets. The recurring themes are salt-air corrosion on exterior and beach-hut electrics, coastal flood-risk electrics, holiday-let safety certificates; we explain what we find in plain English and put a fixed price in writing before any work begins.
Typical jobs
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What it costs
We provide a fixed written price covering parts, labour, testing, certification and VAT so you know the cost before work begins. Below are our standard charges for common jobs.
| Job | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial EICR | £30–£50 per circuit | Testing, report, certificate, VAT |
| Fault finding | £80/hr | Investigation, testing, VAT |
| Extra socket | £55–£75 | Parts, fitting, testing, certificate |
| Smoke/heat alarm | £90–£140 each | Interlinking, testing, certification |
| Out-of-hours emergency | £120 per hour (first-hour minimum) | Emergency attendance, VAT |
| PAT testing | From £1.50 per item (£80 minimum visit) | Portable appliance inspection and testing |
Prices exclude plaster or decoration repairs, asbestos removal, DNO supply‑upgrade charges, and scaffold or specialist access equipment.
How the work is planned
Once we’ve reviewed your premises and electrical risks, we’ll agree a clear scope of work, schedule testing or remedial works around trading hours where possible, and issue a fixed written price before work starts. Site surveying identifies supply arrangements, consumer unit condition, circuits serving tills, lighting, refrigeration, displays and staff areas, plus access constraints and potential hazards.
We’ll plan isolation requirements carefully, keeping essential services running wherever it is safe to do so. Phased scheduling can separate work by department, floor or circuit, limiting disruption to customers and staff. Before each visit, we’ll confirm access, delivery times, working areas and any stock or equipment needing protection. We’ll also allow for older wiring, hidden alterations and sensitive retail equipment, so the agreed programme remains controlled, practical and risk-aware throughout.
Compliance and documentation
Compliance depends on accurate records and safe electrical work, so we’ll provide the appropriate certification and clearly document any observations, limitations or remedial recommendations. Your report will identify the installation’s condition, any departures requiring attention, and the scope of inspection, helping you demonstrate responsible electrical management.
There is no statutory interval for commercial electrical installation condition reports (EICRs); contrary to a common belief that fixed periods apply, the law does not prescribe specific inspection frequencies. The IET Guidance Note 3 recommends typical intervals (for example, five years for offices, three years for industrial premises and annually in higher‑risk environments), but these are professional recommendations, not legal requirements — the overriding legal duty under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 is to maintain systems so they do not give rise to danger.
We’ll support documentation retention with clear certificates and reports. Current records may be requested by insurers, landlords or licensing bodies, so keeping them accessible is prudent.
Minimal disruption and out-of-hours working
Good records support compliance, but planned working arrangements help protect your customers, staff and trading hours too. We’ll agree a scope, isolation requirements, work sequence and completion checks before attendance, so essential circuits aren’t taken offline unexpectedly. Where trading must continue, we can phase work by area, maintain safe segregation, and clearly label any temporary restrictions.
For early starts, evenings or overnight work, after hours access should be authorised in writing, with named keyholders, alarm procedures, emergency contacts and secure closing arrangements confirmed. We’ll assess lighting, lone-working controls, fire routes and any activities affecting stock or public areas. Silent installations can reduce noise during sensitive periods, but they still require safe isolation, testing and certification. Our written quotation confirms the agreed timing and costs, including out-of-hours rates where applicable.
Premises and sites around Whitstable
We document our local findings clearly, reference the Whitstable neighbourhood and property age, and specify remedial priorities tailored to each named area.
In Whitstable and Tankerton, Seasalter and Swalecliffe we work across white weatherboarded fishermen's cottages in the old town, Victorian and Edwardian stock in Tankerton, newer housing at Swalecliffe, many holiday lets. The recurring themes are salt-air corrosion on exterior and beach-hut electrics, coastal flood-risk electrics, holiday-let safety certificates; we explain what we find in plain English and put a fixed price in writing before any work begins.