What we do and who it is for
Planned and responsive electrical services for education premises at £80/hr or an agreed project quote. Based in Medway, we cover ME2 and nearby towns, supporting schools, colleges, nurseries and further-education sites. Work is NICEIC-approved and Part P-registered, with written quotes, documented scopes, completion records and certified compliance guaranteed.
Typical jobs
We carry out EICRs, remedial works, consumer‑unit upgrades, emergency repairs, classroom lighting and power alterations, PAT testing and chargepoint installations for education premises in Brighton and Hove — specifically for primary and secondary schools in central Brighton, Hanover and Elm Grove, Kemptown and Hove seafront.
- In schools in central Brighton and Hanover we carry out EICRs that identify observations in older Victorian and inter‑war buildings, followed by prioritised remedial works and certification specific to those sites.
- For classroom and corridor lighting upgrades in Kemptown and along the Hove seafront we work on schemes tailored to small post‑war school buildings and coastal schools, scheduling installations during the Brighton summer holidays or quieter half‑term periods.
- We run portable appliance testing programmes for nursery and primary settings in Elm Grove and Moulsecoomb with asset labels, test results and exception records that reference the individual school’s room numbers and the typical 1960s‑built mobile classrooms found on those estates.
For emergency repairs to Victorian school buildings in the Old Town and to 1950s/1960s blocks in Whitehawk, we make safe, document findings and provide the appropriate certification after completed work. We can also alter sockets and electrical supplies for changing classroom layouts in Hove schools and at secondary colleges on the outskirts of Brighton, ensuring residual current devices and circuit identification remain suitable for the individual building’s age and construction.
What it costs
We provide transparent pricing for school electrical work in Medway so your premises team can approve the scope, plan access and retain the relevant certification. Below is a concise cost breakdown including VAT, parts, labour, testing and certificates where applicable.
| Job | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | £80 per hour | Skilled electrician time, troubleshooting and standard repairs |
| Day rate | £600 | Full-day attendance for planned works |
| Commercial EICR | £30–£50 per circuit | Inspection and report per circuit, testing and certificate |
| Fault finding | £80 per hour | Diagnostic work to locate electrical faults |
| PAT testing | From £1.50 per item; £80 minimum | Portable appliance testing and certification |
Not included: making good, asbestos removal, DNO supply-upgrade charges, scaffold or access equipment, and any additional works or materials outside the agreed scope.
How the work is planned
Before work starts, we’ll agree the scope, survey requirements, access arrangements and safeguarding controls with your premises lead. We’ll identify teaching areas, restricted zones, plant rooms and any periods when noise, isolation or contractor presence must be avoided.
Our phased scheduling can place intrusive tasks in holidays, inset days, evenings or agreed low-occupancy windows, while keeping essential circuits available wherever practical. We’ll plan isolation points, temporary power needs and safe routes for materials before attendance.
Stakeholder coordination includes your site team, facilities provider and relevant school representatives, so everyone understands timings, access and operational constraints. We’ll sequence works by area, confirm who will provide access, and review progress with you as stages are completed. This approach helps protect pupils, staff and learning continuity while allowing electrical work to proceed in a controlled, predictable manner.
Compliance and documentation
Although there is no fixed legal interval for periodic electrical inspections in commercial premises, duty-holders must comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 to ensure electrical systems are maintained so they do not become dangerous; industry guidance such as IET Guidance Note 3 suggests typical intervals (for example, around five years for offices, three years for certain industrial premises and more frequent checks in higher‑risk environments), but these are recommendations rather than legal requirements.
We will provide a clear EICR showing observations, classification codes, limitations and recommended remedial actions, giving the responsible person documented evidence to support risk assessments, maintenance planning and discussions with insurers, landlords or licensing bodies, some of which commonly ask to see a recent report.
After any remedial work we will issue the appropriate certificates and retain supporting paperwork. You should keep records of reports, certificates, inspection dates, repairs and any ongoing actions to demonstrate an auditable approach to electrical safety and maintenance.
Minimal disruption and out-of-hours working
With records and remedial priorities agreed, we’ll plan works around your school or education setting’s timetable to minimise disruption and maintain safe access. We’ll confirm scope, isolations, risk controls and handover requirements in writing before attendance, so staff know what’s happening and when.
Where suitable, we can arrange after hours access for testing, remedial work or installation outside teaching periods. Phased scheduling helps us separate areas, retain essential routes and avoid unnecessary closures. We’ll use noise mitigation measures for drilling or intrusive tasks, booking these around lessons, examinations and quieter activities. If an isolation affects essential services, we’ll assess whether temporary power is appropriate and document the arrangement. On completion, we’ll update relevant certificates, test results and remedial records, giving your responsible person a clear audit trail for ongoing electrical safety management.
Premises and sites around Medway
Across Medway we support schools, nurseries, colleges and other education premises with electrical work planned around safeguarding, access and operational needs.
We also plan work around local events and term‑time rhythms across Medway — for example college exam timetables at MidKent College, school assemblies at Medway Grammar School and Alumni events in the town centre — so electrical work remains controlled, auditable and as minimally disruptive to pupils and staff as possible.