EICR Testing · Canterbury, Kent
EICR Testing in Canterbury.
NAPIT registered EICR testing across Canterbury and CT1 – CT4. Certified to BS 7671 and backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty.
In short
Do you do EICR testing in Canterbury?
Yes. William's Electrical is a NAPIT registered electrical contractor based in Sittingbourne, and we carry out EICR testing across Canterbury and the CT1 – CT4 postcodes. About 30 minutes from our Sittingbourne base. Every job is certified to BS 7671 and backed by a 10-year NAPIT workmanship warranty. Call 07825 333341 for a free quote.
EICRs & Landlord Certificates in Canterbury
Canterbury EICRs are dominated by the student-let market. Properties around the university, St Dunstan's and Wincheap turn over every academic year, and the combination of high occupancy, heavy appliance loads and years of small additions makes them among the most likely to produce real findings. HMOs bring an extra layer — most licences require tested emergency lighting alongside a satisfactory EICR. Then there's the other Canterbury: listed and conservation-area property in the city centre, where the inspection itself is straightforward but any remedial work has to be planned around fabric you can't chase into.
Coverage
Canterbury& surrounding area
Postcodes CT1 – CT4
Wincheap · Sturry · Chartham · Harbledown · Thanington · Blean · Bridge · Hersden
About 30 minutes from our Sittingbourne base. Free site visits and rough quotes by phone — call 07825 333341.
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What's included in Canterbury
- Full inspection and testing of the fixed installation to BS 7671
- Clear report with any faults coded C1, C2, C3 or FI
- Landlord-ready certificate for compliance with the 2020 regulations
- Remedial quotes for anything that fails — often fixed on the same visit
- Advice in plain English on what each finding actually means
How it works
Book a visit
Tell us the property size and age and we'll schedule the inspection at a time that suits.
Inspect & test
We test circuits, check the board and accessories, and record readings against the regulations.
Report & certify
You get a coded report and, where satisfactory, your certificate — usually same or next day.
Fix any issues
We quote clearly for any remedials and can carry them out, then re-issue as satisfactory.
“Called Gary at 4am he was at my house for 5am and stopped the leak from doing any further damage and arranged for the repair to be carried out by a plumber. Had him back a few weeks later to find the problem with a socket in my garage that kept tripping. He rewired it all for me and now it works perfect.”
“I phoned him on a Saturday morning. He said could he pop round later and give us a quote. He checked everything and said the job was quite straightforward. The price was very reasonable and Gary said he could fit them there and then. Gary is very knowledgeable, he explained everything and carried out the work cleanly and efficiently. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Gary.”
“I had a problem with my lights, I had no lights in the house at all. Gary came over to the house and got all the electricity sorted for us in under an hour, so I have no problem recommending him and his company for any electrical issues. He was clean and tidy, good value, friendly and fast.”
“Gary has completed work for me a number of times, including fitting a new kitchen light, repairing a broken plug socket, fitting Hive, fitting alarm/security system and changing light switches to dimmer switches. He always completes work to a high standard.”
EICR Testing in Canterbury — common questions
Do student HMOs in Canterbury need more than an EICR?
Usually yes. Alongside a satisfactory EICR, most HMO licences require emergency lighting to be installed, tested and certified, and fire alarm systems to be maintained. We can carry out the EICR and the emergency lighting test together so the licensing file is complete in one visit.
What if my listed Canterbury property needs remedial work?
We plan it around the building. Cable routes go through floor voids and existing chases wherever possible, and where surface containment is the only option we make it neat and deliberate. If the remedial work would need listed building consent we'll tell you before starting, not after — and we can phase it so the property stays usable.
How often do landlords need an EICR?
At least every five years, or at change of tenancy if the report recommends it. Homeowners are advised to test every ten years.
What do the EICR codes mean?
C1 means danger present (immediate action), C2 means potentially dangerous (remedial needed), C3 is improvement recommended, and FI means further investigation required. Only C1 and C2 cause a fail.
Other electrical work we do in Canterbury
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07825 333341 WhatsApp usinfo@williamselectricalkent.co.uk
Dyngley Close, Sittingbourne
Kent ME10 2BH
NAPIT registered · BS 7671 compliant · every job backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty.