This service in Rough Common
Emergency electrical repairs from £120/hr with a 24-hour response. Work is guaranteed, fully certified where required, and any fixed-price quotes are provided in writing.
Around Canterbury the housing we see most is Georgian brick houses near the cathedral precincts, Victorian terraces in Wincheap and St Dunstan's, large student rental stock, new estates at the edges. That shapes the work we are called to: student and rental HMO compliance, listed and period property in the precincts, commercial work for the city centre. 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.
Why Rough Common homes and landlords ask for it
Local landlords in Rough Common and the surrounding neighbourhoods need prompt, documented action to protect tenants and support landlord compliance in Kent.
In Canterbury and Harbledown, Rough Common and Wincheap we work across Georgian brick houses near the cathedral precincts, Victorian terraces in Wincheap and St Dunstan's, large student rental stock, new estates at the edges. The recurring themes are student and rental HMO compliance, listed and period property in the precincts, commercial work for the city centre; we explain what we find in plain English and put a fixed price in writing before any work begins.
What it costs in Rough Common
After we make your Rough Common property safe we'll provide a clear fixed price in writing before any repair work begins. Emergency call-outs are charged at an hourly rate with a first-hour minimum and no hidden fees.
| Job | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency labour | £120/hr | VAT, parts, labour, testing and certification where required |
| Standard labour | £80/hr | VAT, parts, labour, testing and certification where required |
| Fault finding | £80/hr | VAT, parts, labour, testing and certification where required |
| Consumer unit replacement | £500–£700 | VAT, parts, labour, testing and certification where required |
| Extra socket | £55–£75 | VAT, parts, labour, testing and certification where required |
Not included: specialist access work (e.g. plaster making-good), asbestos removal, DNO supply-upgrade work, or any items identified separately before you commit.
How quickly we can book you in
We can attend urgent electrical faults in Rough Common within one hour and non-urgent jobs usually same day or next working day depending on diary availability.
For urgent electrical faults we’ll prioritise making the property safe and use our 24-hour emergency line to arrange the quickest available attendance. We’ll ask what’s happening, whether there’s immediate danger, and whether power can be isolated safely. This allows us to apply priority scheduling where needed.
For non-dangerous faults we’ll confirm same-day availability whenever our diary permits, or offer the earliest practical booking. We provide clear appointment windows rather than vague promises, and we’ll keep you updated if an earlier space opens. Weekend slots are available within our operating schedule, while urgent calls are handled through the emergency line. Before dispatching an electrician, we’ll explain the expected timing and applicable rate, so you can decide with full information. If conditions change, please call us immediately for further safety guidance.
Streets and property types we know in Rough Common
Many homes in the Old St Dunstan's and Rough Common conservation pockets that were extended between the 1930s and 1960s show mixed‑era circuits and unclear alterations where modern wiring meets older runs.
In Canterbury and Harbledown, Rough Common and Wincheap we work across Georgian brick houses near the cathedral precincts, Victorian terraces in Wincheap and St Dunstan's, large student rental stock, new estates at the edges. The recurring themes are student and rental HMO compliance, listed and period property in the precincts, commercial work for the city centre; we explain what we find in plain English and put a fixed price in writing before any work begins.
The full service, step by step
When you call our 24-hour emergency line, we’ll take the key details, advise on any immediate safety steps and arrange a visit to your Rough Common property. We’ll ask whether there’s smoke, burning smells, exposed wiring, water ingress or a complete loss of power, so we can prioritise safely.
On arrival, we’ll complete a practical safety checklist, isolate any immediate danger and begin a clear diagnostic process. We test the affected circuit, consumer unit, connections and appliances where relevant, identifying the fault before recommending repairs.
We’ll explain what we’ve found in plain language and provide a fixed price in writing before work starts. The bill won’t exceed the quote. Once authorised, we’ll carry out the repair, test the installation and confirm it’s safe to use before we leave.