Two separate visits = two access windows, two tenant disruptions, two callout fees. A bundled EICR + CP12 visit means one morning, one tenant communication, both certificates issued by the end of the day. Canterbury's rental market is dominated by student HMOs around the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church and the city walls, plus a healthy supply of professional lets in Wincheap, St Dunstan's and Sturry Road. HMOs and listed buildings push compliance burden well above the national average for a town this size.
Two engineers — one Gas Safe, one NICEIC/NAPIT-registered — turn up together. While the gas engineer checks the boiler, hob and flue (typically 45–90 minutes), the electrician starts the EICR on the consumer unit and works outwards through the circuits (typically 2–4 hours). They share notes at the end on anything that affects both — for example, a Smart Heating Control wired into the boiler also needs to appear on the EICR.
With three universities pushing tenants in and out every September, Canterbury letting agents (Godwin Curtis, Caxtons, Miles & Barr student lettings) need rapid void-period turnaround, not slow quotes.
Yes — the electrician on the EICR visit can usually do PAT in the same trip. Add £40–£100 depending on appliance count. Many Canterbury landlords ask for a triple bundle: EICR + CP12 + PAT.
Get the quote in writing on the same visit. Both engineers should walk you through their findings before they leave. For C1 / Immediately Dangerous items, expect the engineer to disconnect the offending circuit or cap the gas there and then — that's a legal duty, not optional.
Most Canterbury agents will, but they typically apply a 15–30% markup. If you want to control cost, organise the bundle direct and forward the certificates to the agent.
Yes — EICR runs for 5 years from the inspection date, CP12 for 12 months. Diary both renewal dates separately.
You don't need a CP12 — just the EICR. Most Canterbury all-electric properties (typically newer flats) only need the 5-yearly EICR plus PAT for supplied appliances.
Tell us about the property and we'll match you with engineers who can do both certificates in one visit.