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. Dartford has seen the largest increase in buy-to-let activity in north Kent thanks to the Ebbsfleet Garden City development, Crossrail/Elizabeth Line spillover and London commuters priced out of Bexley and Bromley. New-build flats around Stone Crossing and Greenhithe sit alongside older terraces in central Dartford, each with very different compliance profiles.
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.
Dartford's letting agent scene is split between Bairstow Eves, haart, Robinson Jackson and a growing list of London-affiliated agencies handling Ebbsfleet stock for out-of-area landlords.
Yes — the electrician on the EICR visit can usually do PAT in the same trip. Add £40–£100 depending on appliance count. Many Dartford 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 Dartford 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 Dartford 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.