What we do and who it is for
Planned preventive maintenance packages from Whitstable Electrician with fixed written pricing before work begins. Serving Whitstable: CT5, Tankerton, Seasalter, Swalecliffe, Joy Lane and Church Street. Work carried out from Estuary View Business Park by certified technicians with a satisfaction guarantee and full maintenance records for compliance.
Typical jobs
- In Joy Lane and Belmont we inspect consumer units in 1950s semi-detached houses, confirming labelling and circuit identification that is typical for post-war electrical installations.
- In Whitstable town-centre shops and maisonettes we carry out repairs to damaged sockets, switches, lights and accessories used by small businesses and ground-floor flats.
What it costs
We provide fixed written prices for planned preventive maintenance in Whitstable, covering parts, labour, testing, certification and VAT so you can budget with confidence. Below are common jobs, their prices and what’s included.
| Job | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| EICR, up to 3-bed | £150–£250 | Inspection, testing, report, VAT |
| Consumer unit replacement | £500–£700 | Parts, installation, testing, certificate |
| PAT testing | From £1.50/item (minimum £80 visit) | Testing records |
| Commercial EICR (per circuit) | £30–£50 per circuit | Inspection, testing, report, VAT |
| Fault finding | £80 per hour | Diagnostic work (most faults traced within 1–2 hours) |
| EV chargepoint (after OZEV grant example) | ~£500 fitted (eligible, grant applied) | Fitted EV chargepoint (subject to grant eligibility) |
Prices exclude plaster repairs, decoration, asbestos removal, DNO charges and access equipment.
How the work is planned
Once the scope and fixed written price are agreed, we’ll plan the visit around your premises, operating hours and access arrangements. We’ll identify priority assets, suitable isolation windows and any areas that must remain live, then sequence tasks to reduce interruptions to staff, tenants or customers.
Our scheduling software helps us allocate the right engineer, allow realistic time for each inspection and coordinate follow-on work without avoidable repeat visits. Where several parties manage the site, we’ll arrange stakeholder meetings to confirm responsibilities, keys, permits, escort requirements and contact points.
We’ll agree arrival times, parking and loading arrangements, safe routes through the building, and a clear escalation contact for unexpected findings. For occupied or sensitive areas, we can phase visits by floor, department or unit, helping you maintain normal operations while planned maintenance is completed efficiently.
Compliance and documentation
Although there is no statutory interval for commercial EICRs, we will document inspections, test results, defects and remedial recommendations clearly to help you demonstrate that your electrical system is maintained so as to prevent danger under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
We can help you set inspection schedules suited to your premises, equipment use, environment and risk profile. Commonly quoted frequencies such as five-year for offices, three-year for industrial premises and annual for certain installations come from the IET’s Guidance Note 3 and are guidance rather than legal requirements; however, insurers, landlords or licensing bodies may ask to see a current EICR.
Our reports provide an auditable record of observations, classifications, limitations and recommended actions. We can retain supporting certificates and maintenance records to strengthen your regulatory recordkeeping. Clear documentation enables you to prioritise remedial work, monitor recurring issues and demonstrate that electrical safety is being actively managed throughout your Whitstable premises.
Minimal disruption and out-of-hours working
Clear records must be matched by practical work planning, so we’ll schedule planned maintenance around your Whitstable operating hours wherever possible. Before attendance, we’ll agree access arrangements, isolation windows, affected circuits and a written scope, helping you protect business continuity while maintaining compliance.
Where daytime work would interrupt trading, residents or critical equipment, we can plan Night shifts or other agreed out-of-hours visits. We’ll confirm the additional cost in writing before work starts, document safety controls and record any temporary isolation or reinstatement.
Tenant communication is equally important in occupied properties. We’ll help you set clear notice periods, explain expected disruption and coordinate access requirements. On completion, we’ll update maintenance records, provide relevant certificates or reports, and identify follow-up actions, so your compliance evidence remains complete and traceable.
Premises and sites around Whitstable
Our maintenance records for Whitstable sites routinely include asset details, inspection findings, test results and certificates, plus observed defects and recommended actions tailored to each location.
Around Whitstable the housing we see most is white weatherboarded fishermen's cottages in the old town, Victorian and Edwardian stock in Tankerton, newer housing at Swalecliffe, many holiday lets. That shapes the work we are called to: salt-air corrosion on exterior and beach-hut electrics, coastal flood-risk electrics, holiday-let safety certificates. Every job is priced in writing before we start, and the same NICEIC standards apply whether the property is a period terrace or a new-build flat.