EICR Reports
Checks of your fixed wiring, sockets, lighting and fuse boards against modern safety standards. Rental properties need a valid EICR, renewed every 5 years.
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Domestic, commercial and industrial electrical work, from EICRs and consumer unit upgrades to full house rewires and EV chargers. Over 20 years of experience, backed by excellent customer service.
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Whether you're a homeowner, landlord or business, you can count on us for prompt, professional results every time.
Checks of your fixed wiring, sockets, lighting and fuse boards against modern safety standards. Rental properties need a valid EICR, renewed every 5 years.
Full house rewires, starting with a survey to agree the points and positions with you before any work begins.
Modern fuse boards with RCD protection, needed for many insurance and safety standards. Free assessments and quotes.
Safe, efficient charging points for homes and businesses, handled from start to finish: load checks, smart options and grant advice.
New lights, spotlights and dimmers, outdoor and garden lighting, and extra sockets wherever you need them.
Urgent faults, tripping circuits and problem fuse boxes, sorted promptly by an electrician who knows fault-finding inside out.
Working across the domestic, commercial and industrial sectors in Caversham, Reading and the Thames Valley.
Ashley Jenkins began his career straight out of secondary school, starting as an apprentice electrician in 2004 and qualifying in 2007. He has worked on a wide range of high-profile projects, including the Buckinghamshire County Council Offices and the joint U.S. Air Force and RAF bases at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Waddington, alongside numerous large-scale domestic installations.
With nearly two decades in the trade, he thrives on the challenges of problem-solving and fault-finding. In 2020 he founded Caversham Electrical, with a vision to create a local company known for quality, integrity and personal service.
“Excellent experience. Sorted out an incorrectly installed EV charger and showed me clearly what was incorrectly done. On time, on budget and a pleasure to deal with. Would recommend.”
“Ash was exceptional! We had an urgent issue with a fuse box, and he arrived promptly to resolve it. His efficiency and expertise were impressive. I won't be going anywhere else from now on.”
“Ash is a total professional. Responded same day and came out to sort my electrics next day. He was quick, efficient and respectful. Would highly recommend him and his work.”
“Thank you so much for being such a professional and lovely tradesman Ashley. Ashley attended my property to do one small job, and I ended up engaging him for my full refit due to the level of service.”
“Ashley was brilliant - very helpful and informative throughout the process of fitting a new consumer unit, smoke alarms, extra plug sockets and fixing various other electrical issues with our new house efficiently and with great communication throughout.”
“Used Caversham electrical after trying a few other companies in the area and I have to say they were excellent. Ash was on time, honest from the start and most importantly got the job done.”
“Iv used caversham electrical to re wire two properties Ashley provides a top class service, professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to friends and family.”
“Highly recommend Caversham Electrical! Ashley came around today to fix an issue with our bathroom lighting - he was very responsive, friendly and fixed the issue in no time. Could tell he really knew what he was doing.”
“I had 2 faulty light switches (or so I thought), Caversham Electrical came and tested the sockets and the switches and explained it was actually my old bulbs, not the electrics. Problem fixed.”
EICRs: keeping you and your property safe.
As a landlord in the UK, keeping your property electrically safe isn't just a good idea – it's the law. From April 2021, all rental properties must have a valid Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) renewed every 5 years. With 2025 underway, many EICRs issued when the regulation came in are now up for renewal.
At Caversham Electrical, we've helped dozens of landlords across Reading and Caversham stay compliant, safe, and stress-free. An EICR checks your fixed wiring, sockets, lighting and fuse boards to make sure everything meets modern safety standards. If we find any issues, we'll advise on the best course of action.
Whether you rent out a single flat or manage a portfolio of homes, book your EICR early and avoid last-minute hassles.
Here's what you need to know.
With more UK drivers switching to electric vehicles, home EV chargers are quickly becoming a must-have. At Caversham Electrical, we install safe, efficient EV charging points for homes and businesses throughout Reading and the Thames Valley.
Installing a home EV charger gives you faster charging, lower energy costs, and total convenience. We handle the installation from start to finish – including load checks, smart options, and grant advice.
Top tip: always use a qualified, approved electrician. EV chargers draw high current and need correct installation to avoid risks.
Just because it 'works' doesn't mean it's safe.
Your fuse board (also known as a consumer unit) is the heart of your home's electrical system. If it's outdated or overloaded, it could be putting your property and safety at risk. Here are five signs it might be time to upgrade:
Modern consumer units offer better protection and are required for many insurance and safety standards. If you're unsure, Caversham Electrical offers free assessments and quotes for new fuse board installations in Reading and beyond.