Developer EICR in Folkestone

Developer EICR work is more nuanced than landlord or homeowner work because the obvious question — “do I need an EICR on my new build?” — has a precise answer that’s often “no, you need an EIC”. CJA Electrical works with developers across Folkestone and the wider Folkestone and Hythe area on the situations where an EICR is actually the right document: refurbishments of existing installations, change-of-use conversions where the wiring is being adapted rather than replaced, and periodic inspection of completed phases that have entered service.

What an EICR involves for Developer

A developer EICR follows the same regulatory standard as any domestic EICR (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022) but is most often commissioned in one of three contexts: ahead of a refurbishment to document the starting condition; after refurbishment of a pre-existing installation, where the existing wiring has been adapted but not replaced; or as periodic inspection on a phased development whose earlier phases are already occupied. New circuits don’t get an EICR — they get an EIC at commissioning. We do both, with the right document for the right job.

When you need this in Folkestone

The triggers for a developer EICR aren’t the same as for a landlord EICR. Most often: an acquisition where the existing electrics need due-diligence inspection before completion; a refurbishment where the existing wiring is being kept in part and the developer needs evidence of its condition; or a phased development where some plots are already lived in and periodic inspection is due on the older phases. None of these scenarios fit the standard “rented property, every five years” template — they’re project-specific.

What the report contains

Reports come back as the standard EICR PDF — form, schedule of inspection, schedule of test results, all in one document. For developer projects we can supply alongside a covering memo summarising the inspection scope, what was in EICR scope vs EIC scope, and any limitations encountered. Failed findings come with remedial quotes for the developer to incorporate into the project cost. Re-test on completion to issue a clean certificate.

Why book CJA Electrical for your Folkestone EICR

For developer work, the value is in getting the documentation right. EIC where it should be an EIC, EICR where it should be an EICR, all formatted correctly for Building Control sign-off and for the eventual buyer’s solicitor. CJA Electrical works to BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 with a City & Guilds 2391 qualified inspector, fully insured, ten years on Folkestone and Hythe projects. Reports back within 48 hours of testing; remedial quotes attached where needed.

How the inspection runs

1. Project scope conversation — what’s being inspected, where it sits in the project programme, what other trades are on site 2. Quote with appointment options that fit the project programme 3. On-site inspection — coordinated with the site manager or principal contractor as needed 4. Written report (PDF) supplied within 48 hours 5. Where new circuits are involved, EIC issued separately at commissioning 6. Remedial work quoted alongside any unsatisfactory findings; re-test on completion

What affects the price

Pricing depends on the project shape. A single-dwelling refurb EICR is priced like any domestic EICR. Multi-plot phased developments are priced per plot, with bulk rates available across plots inspected on the same visit. EIC for new circuits is a separate line, priced by circuit count. Quote responses are usually same-day on receipt of the project scope.

FAQs

Can you inspect occupied phases of a phased development?

Yes. Where earlier phases have entered service and tenants or buyers are in residence, we coordinate access through the site management team or directly with residents. The inspection itself is the standard EICR — same scope, same format. Periodic inspection on occupied phases is the most common scenario.

Do new builds in Folkestone need an EICR or an EIC?

New builds need an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC), not an EICR. The EIC is issued by the installing electrician at the point the new installation is commissioned and forms part of the Building Control sign-off documentation. An EICR is a periodic inspection document that applies to existing installations after they’ve entered service — typically five years or more after the EIC was issued.

When during a refurb do I need an EICR vs an EIC?

Existing wiring being kept and adapted as part of a refurbishment is the EICR domain — the report documents the condition of what’s being retained. New circuits added during the refurbishment get their own EIC at the point they’re commissioned. A typical refurb often produces both documents — EICR for the retained installation, EIC for the new circuits.

What’s the difference between a Minor Works Certificate and an EICR?

A Minor Works Certificate (MWC) is issued for small additions to an existing installation that don’t constitute a new circuit — for example, adding an extra socket on an existing ring main. The MWC documents the modification and confirms it doesn’t compromise the installation’s safety. An EICR is a full periodic inspection of every accessible part of the installation; the two cover very different scopes.

Do you handle EIC issuance alongside EICR work on a project?

Yes. Most developer projects mix retained and new installation work. We’ll issue the EICR for the retained sections and EICs for the new circuits, with both documents formatted for Building Control sign-off and for the eventual buyer’s conveyancing. Single point of contact for both, single project invoice.

Can you work alongside other trades on a live site in Folkestone?

Yes. Most of our developer work happens on live sites with other trades present. We coordinate with the site manager or principal contractor to fit the inspection slot into the wider programme, and we work to the site’s H&S and access protocols. Folkestone sites are reached from our Rochester base in around 80 minutes.