We were called to a farmhouse near Hollingbourne that had been extended and updated over the years by different hands. The kind of property where each decade had left its mark on the wiring. The consumer unit was original, the circuits had been added to rather than properly replanned, and it had reached the point where it needed sorting out properly rather than patching again. We fitted a new consumer unit, brought everything up to current standards, and updated the security lighting around the building at the same time. The owner knew it needed doing, they just needed someone who understood what they were looking at.
I'm George, I run Eru Electrics Ltd, and I'm a NICEIC-registered electrician with 25 years' experience. I'm also a Which? Trusted Trader. We cover Hollingbourne and the surrounding villages, as well as Detling, Bearsted and Langley.
Rural properties around Hollingbourne have their own particular character. Farmhouses, cottages, large gardens, outbuildings, long driveways. The electrical needs are different from a terraced house in town. Security lighting needs to cover more ground. Garden lighting has to cope with longer runs and outdoor conditions. And older properties that have been added to over the years often have wiring that nobody has properly assessed in a long time.
Here at Eru Electrics we offer: fusebox upgrades, CCTV installation, garden lighting, security lighting. For larger projects we also cover rewires and outbuilding circuits.
NICEIC registered and Which? Trusted Trader accredited, 200+ reviews, quotes honoured, we arrive when agreed, and every call is answered by my PA. Pricing from £90 to £2,000 excluding VAT.
My farmhouse has been extended several times. How do I know if the electrics are safe?
That is exactly the situation where a proper assessment is worth having. Piecemeal additions over the years often mean circuits that are undersized, incorrectly protected, or just badly documented. I can come and take a look and give you an honest picture of what is there.
What security lighting would work for a large rural property?
It depends on the layout, driveways, outbuildings, and rear gardens all have different requirements. We assess the site first and recommend placement that gives you genuine coverage rather than just a light above the front door.
Can you install garden lighting on a large plot?
Yes. Longer cable runs on bigger plots need to be correctly sized and properly protected, which is where DIY solutions often fall short. We design and install garden lighting circuits that are safe, weatherproofed, and built to last.
How long does a consumer unit replacement take?
For most properties it takes one day. On a larger or more complex farmhouse it may run into a second day, but we will tell you that upfront. You receive full NICEIC certification on completion.
Are you Which? Trusted Trader accredited?
Yes, alongside our NICEIC registration. Which? Trusted Trader involves an independent assessment of the business, so it is not just a badge, it means the work and the way we operate have been checked by a third party.
How quickly can you get to Hollingbourne?
Usually within the same week. Call and my PA will confirm a time that suits you.
If you have an older property and you are not sure what state the electrics are in, a phone call costs nothing. I will give you an honest view of what is worth doing and why, no pressure, no unnecessary work.