Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Electrical Contractors
Hollisters has served the Gravesham area and beyond since 1928, establishing itself as one of the oldest electrical contracting firms in Kent. Our extensive experience spans residential, commercial, industrial, and educational sectors, providing comprehensive electrical solutions tailored to each client's needs. We maintain approvals from NICEIC, Constructionline, KCC, and Part P, ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards. As Environment Agency licensed waste carriers, we conduct our operations with environmental responsibility. Our team of five dedicated professionals, several with long-term tenure, delivers quality workmanship across Kent and South East London.We actively support workforce development by regularly employing apprentices through colleges and the JIB/JTL. Our client base includes local authorities, The Environment Agency, DHL Supply Chain, and numerous educational institutions. We specialize in domestic rewires, commercial installations, industrial maintenance, and school electrical inspections. Our commitment to quality service has earned us positive testimonials from clients including KCC and Gravesend residents. As a family business, we have maintained our reputation for excellence through three generations, continuing under Martin Wheeler's leadership since 2009.
Services
Rewires
Installation condition reports
Commercial installations
Industrial maintenance
School electrical inspections
Energy efficient lighting
Periodic electrical inspections
Maintenance work
Details
- Year established: 1928
Highlights and features
- We have over 95 years of experience serving Kent and South East London.
- Our team includes CRB/DBS checked professionals for school environments.
- We are approved contractors for NICEIC, Constructionline, KCC and Part P.
- We actively support workforce development through apprenticeships.
- Our environmental responsibility includes being licensed waste carriers.
Associations and certifications
- NICEIC
- Constructionline
- KCC
- Part P
- Environment Agency
What people say
Very helpful
Minimum impact
Prompt response
Professional and careful
Will recommend
Services
Domestic rewires
We provide comprehensive domestic rewiring services for homeowners across Kent. Our experienced electricians handle complete rewires, ensuring your property meets current safety standards while minimising disruption to your household. With our CRB/DBS checked team, you can trust us to work safely in your home environment.
Commercial installations
We deliver electrical installations for commercial clients including food preparation companies, warehousing operations, and vehicle dealerships. Our team has extensive experience working with businesses across Kent and South East London, providing reliable electrical solutions that support operational efficiency and safety compliance.
Industrial maintenance
Our industrial maintenance services cater to manufacturing facilities and factories across the region. We perform new installations and ongoing maintenance work, ensuring your production environment maintains optimal electrical performance while adhering to strict safety regulations and operational requirements.
School electrical inspections
We conduct comprehensive electrical inspections and maintenance for schools throughout Kent and South East London. Our CRB/DBS checked team performs periodic inspections and energy conservation projects, including modern lighting upgrades that improve efficiency while maintaining safe learning environments.
Energy efficient lighting
We specialise in energy conservation projects for educational institutions, including installation of modern energy-efficient lighting systems. Our solutions help schools and other clients reduce energy consumption while improving lighting quality and maintaining compliance with safety standards.
People
Martin Wheeler
Owner
Martin Wheeler has led Hollisters since 2009, continuing the company's tradition of excellence. With extensive industry experience, he manages operations across Kent and South East London, maintaining the company's reputation for quality electrical work while supporting workforce development through apprenticeships.
Questions
How long has Hollisters Electrical been in business?
Hollisters Electrical has been serving Kent and South East London since 1928, making us one of the oldest electrical contractors in the region with over 95 years of continuous service.
What areas do you cover?
We provide electrical services throughout Kent and South East London, working with domestic, commercial, industrial and educational clients across our service area.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are approved contractors with NICEIC, Constructionline, KCC and Part P. We're also Environment Agency licensed waste carriers with CRB/DBS checked staff for school work.
Do you work with educational institutions?
Yes, we work with many schools in Kent and South East London, providing maintenance, electrical inspections and energy conservation projects including modern lighting installations.
Do you offer apprenticeship opportunities?
We actively support workforce development by regularly employing apprentices through colleges and the JIB/JTL, continuing our commitment to the future of the electrical contracting profession.
Who leads the company currently?
Martin Wheeler has been leading Hollisters Electrical since May 2009, continuing the company's tradition of excellence that began in 1928 under Fred Hollister's leadership.
