Folkestone has a real spread of property, from the grand Victorian and Edwardian villas near the Leas to the terraces behind the harbour, the homes around Cheriton and Sandgate and the new builds appearing across the town. The Old High Street and Creative Quarter sit among some of the town's oldest buildings, and older buildings often mean older wiring. An EICR is a detailed inspection and test of the fixed electrical installation in a property, checking the consumer unit, circuits, sockets and earthing so you know whether it is safe to keep using.
We carry out each report methodically and report back in plain English, coding every finding by how urgent it is rather than burying you in jargon. With 37 years of experience and NAPIT registration behind us, we work to the 18th Edition wiring regulations, test and certify the installation and notify any notifiable work to Building Control. Before we start you get a free fixed written quote, a single agreed price, so there are no surprises on the invoice once the EICR is complete.
Every property type
From Leas villas to harbour terraces and new builds around Cheriton, we test the full range of Folkestone homes and understand how each tends to be wired.
Plain English reporting
We explain what each coded finding actually means for your home, so the report is genuinely useful rather than a list of codes.
Fixed price, no surprises
A free fixed written quote agreed before we start, fully insured and NAPIT registered, with nothing added afterwards.
Your questions, answered
How often should I have an EICR on my Folkestone home?
For an owner-occupied home around every ten years is the usual guidance, or sooner if you notice problems or are buying or selling. Rented properties need one at least every five years. We are happy to advise based on your specific installation.
Do older harbour-area terraces tend to fail?
Not automatically, but older terraces sometimes have outdated consumer units or wiring that no longer meets current standards. The report identifies exactly what needs attention, and plenty of older homes pass perfectly well.
Can you certify the work if remedials are needed?
Yes. As a NAPIT registered firm we carry out and certify remedial work, test it and notify anything notifiable to Building Control, so your installation is brought up to standard and properly documented.
Ready for electrics done properly?
Free fixed quotes across New Romney and Kent. Certified work, an immaculate finish and a price that doesn't move.