Electrician in Whitstable
Family-run NICEIC Approved electricians covering Whitstable and the CT5 area. We rewire older homes near the harbour and help owners in Tankerton, Chestfield and Seasalter add EV chargers, solar and batteries.
5.0from over 130 Google reviewsWhitstable's homes change a lot from one end of town to the other. Streets near the harbour are much older than the inter-war and post-war houses of Tankerton, Chestfield and Seasalter, and there are newer homes too, such as those on the Thanet Way site.
We're TKM Electrical, a family-run firm from Thanet. We're NICEIC Approved, 18th Edition qualified and fully insured, and we're rated 5.0 on Google from over 130 reviews. For a free quote, call 07897 710370.
Old Whitstable
Canterbury City Council's heritage guidance notes that Whitstable's historic street pattern follows the line of successive sea-defence walls. The Whitstable Town conservation area was designated in 1969, and there are further conservation areas at Tankerton, South Whitstable and Church Street.
Nearly half the homes in the Whitstable West area, 46%, were built before 1919, according to Valuation Office Agency data for 2024. In older houses, wiring may have been extended piecemeal, with kitchens and bathrooms added on circuits never designed for them. A rewire planned room by room keeps disruption manageable.
Tankerton, Chestfield and Seasalter
Further out, most homes are owner-occupied. At the 2021 Census, 84% of households in Seasalter and Chestfield wards owned their home, and 59% of Chestfield households lived in a detached house. In the Whitstable Central and Tankerton area, 29% of homes date from 1919 to 1939 and about a third from 1945 to 1972.
Homes like these are well placed for solar panels, a battery and an EV charger. We check your consumer unit and earthing first, then design a system around how you actually use power.
Rented homes in central Whitstable
Renting is more common closer to the town centre. In Gorrell ward, 21.6% of households rented privately at the 2021 Census and 29.9% lived in terraced houses.
Rented homes need an EICR at least every five years, and any remedial work it calls for must be done within 28 days. We can inspect, report and put things right in one straightforward process.
Popular services in Whitstable
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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Solar Panel & Battery Storage Installation
Generate your own electricity and store it for later. We install solar panels and home batteries and connect them safely to your existing electrics.
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EV Charger Installation
A home or workplace charger installed safely, with your supply checked and the paperwork sorted, so you can charge where you park.
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What our customers say about us
Tania S. TKM Electrical were recommended whilst having work completed in my garden room. Tyler listened to what I wanted and offered a number of options to realise my wishes. Jamie completed much of the galvanised work and was professional throughout. He is meticulous, methodical and clearly takes pride in his work. One of the lights that i had purchased was faulty and Jamie swapped it over once the replacement was received in a timely manner. A professional company who I have no hesitation in recommending.
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.
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
Electricians in Whitstable: your questions
Can I fit solar panels to a house in a Whitstable conservation area?
Possibly, but check first. Canterbury City Council's heritage guidance says that where an Article 4 direction applies, solar panels on a roof slope or wall facing the street need planning permission, and the council has made Article 4 directions in Whitstable. Listed buildings also need consent for works that affect their character. Ask the council's planning team before you commit to a design.
My house in Tankerton was built in the 1930s. Is the wiring safe?
It may be fine, but the age of a house doesn't tell you much on its own. Many 1930s homes have been rewired at least once, while others still have older circuits or a dated consumer unit. An EICR checks the whole installation and codes any defects by urgency. We'll talk you through the results and your options, with no pressure.
Do you cover Chestfield, Swalecliffe and Yorkletts?
Yes. We cover the whole CT5 area, including Tankerton, Seasalter, Swalecliffe, Chestfield and Yorkletts. We're based in Thanet and work right along the north Kent coast. Phone 07897 710370 and we'll arrange a free quote. If something fails out of hours, we also offer 24-hour emergency call-outs.
Book an electrician in Whitstable
Call us or send a message and we'll talk it through. Quotes are free and there's no obligation.