Electrician in Folkestone
TKM Electrical is a family-run NICEIC Approved Contractor covering Folkestone and the CT18 to CT20 areas. We help landlords and flat owners with EICRs and look after older Victorian and Edwardian homes.
5.0from over 130 Google reviewsCentral Folkestone is a town of flats. Many of its older houses are now divided up, and new homes are going up by the harbour and at Shorncliffe. We cover the whole town, from Cheriton and Sandgate to Hawkinge and Capel-le-Ferne.
We're a family-run firm from Thanet, NICEIC Approved, working to the 18th Edition and fully insured. We're rated 5.0 on Google from over 130 reviews, and we offer 24-hour emergency call-outs. Call 07897 710370 for a free quote.
Converted houses and flats
At the 2021 Census, 29.1% of households in Folkestone Central ward lived in a flat or bedsit within a converted or shared house, and another 46.4% in a purpose-built block. Only about one in seven households lived in a whole house.
Converted buildings bring their own electrical questions: who owns which supply, whether the communal lighting and fire alarm circuits are tested, and how much each flat's installation has been altered over the years. We test each part separately and give each owner or landlord a clear report.
Renting in Folkestone
More than half of households in Folkestone Central ward, 51.9%, rented privately at the 2021 Census, compared with 22.5% across Folkestone and Hythe district. Folkestone and Hythe District Council takes HMO licence applications online and asks landlords to check planning consent for HMO use before they apply.
Every private let needs its electrics inspected at least every five years. We can carry out the inspection, explain any C1, C2 or FI codes and put right whatever needs fixing.
Older homes and new developments
Council tax records published by the Valuation Office Agency show that in 2024, 74% of homes in the Folkestone Central area and 65% around Folkestone Harbour were built before 1919. The Folkestone conservation area, designated in 1972, contains about 95 listed buildings.
New homes are arriving too. In its 2025 housing delivery plan, the council reported that nearly half of the 1,200 planned homes at Shorncliffe Garrison are complete, and the seafront development has finished 84 homes with more than 300 more approved. New homes like these suit EV chargers and solar with batteries.
Popular services in Folkestone
EICR & Electrical Safety Certificates
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) tells you whether the electrics in a property are safe. We carry them out for landlords, homeowners, buyers and businesses across Thanet and the wider Kent area.
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House Rewiring
Full and partial rewires for houses and flats, planned with you from the start and certified when the work is done.
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Electrical Fault Finding & Repairs
Tripping switches, flickering lights, dead sockets or a smell of burning. We track down the cause and fix it properly.
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What our customers say about us
Jan F. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. On finding myself with an electrical emergency, I had the daunting task of finding an electrician. As a senior person it was a task I dreaded, who to trust?? On reading many, many reviews, I kept coming back to TKM and as they were local I gave them a call. Best thing I did, their reviews say it all, Tyler & Jamie were so professional, courteous & helpful. They sorted my emergency, and will be back to do more work, with bacon sarnies on the menu!! Thank you boys 🤗
Stephen G. At short notice, Tyler and Reese removed our aging consumer unit and installed a new consumer unit in its place. TKM electrics are very professional in their approach to work. Great customer service. Tyler provided plenty of insightful options before hand which enabled me to make an informed decision regarding the type of work required for the best outcome. Great couple of lads to have working in a domestic setting. Highly recommended
Vickie S. Couldn't recommend Ty and his team any higher. Whole rewire of a 5 bedroom, 4 storey house in 5 days!!!! Was worried about the works that needed doing, but worried unnecessarily! Honestly blown away by how efficient, professional and friendly Ty and his team were. 5 stars all day every day. Thanks guys.
Electricians in Folkestone: your questions
Do I need a licence to rent out a shared house in Folkestone?
Yes, if it's an HMO with five or more people making up two or more families, whatever the size of the building. The district council takes applications online and asks for supporting documents, including a sketch plan of each floor. Check the property has planning consent for HMO use before you apply. Separately, every private let needs an EICR at least every five years.
Who is responsible for the electrics in a converted house split into flats?
Usually each flat owner or landlord is responsible for the installation inside their flat, while the freeholder or managing agent looks after communal parts such as hallway lighting, door entry and fire alarms. Your lease sets out the detail. We can test the flats and the communal supply separately so everyone gets the right report.
Do you cover Hythe, Hawkinge and Sandgate?
Yes. As well as Folkestone, we cover Cheriton, Sandgate, Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne, Newington, Etchinghill, Lyminge and Hythe. Ring 07897 710370 for a free quote. Emergency call-outs are available 24 hours a day, and every job is carried out by our NICEIC Approved, fully insured team.
Book an electrician in Folkestone
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