We answer the most frequently asked questions around PAT Testing (Portable Appliance Testing).

Portable Appliance Testing or PAT Testing is the process of checking electrical appliances for safety through a series of visual inspections and electronic tests.

The best way of ensuring that your appliances are safe is to have a PAT test carried out on them. This is a good way for landlords to ensure that they are meeting their legal obligations to maintain high standards of electrical safety in their rented property.

To establish the safety and suitability of your electrical appliances, the competent person will carry out a visual inspection of the appliance, its plug and lead. For Class I[1] equipment they will also inject test signals into the cable and appliance to ensure their integrity.

Electrical work must only be carried out by people who have the necessary knowledge, skill and experience needed to avoid danger to themselves and others.

Many registered electricians will carry out portable appliance testing. You can find a registered electrician here.

Upon completion of the portable appliance inspection and testing you should receive a report that details the following as a minimum:

  • An inventory containing each appliance
  • A full set of test results for each appliance tested
  • A full list of any failed items with an explanation of their failure
  • A visible pass or fail label on each appliance detailing the inspection date, next test due and the inspector’s signature.

OFFICES

SMALL (UP TO 25 ITEMS)

£60.00

Projected cost

MEDIUM (UP TO 60 ITEMS)

£100.00

Projected cost

LARGE (UP TO 120 ITEMS)

£149.00

Projected cost

FACTORIES / INDUSTRIAL / SHOPS / CONSTRUCTION SITES

SMALL (UP TO 20 ITEMS)

£80.00

Projected cost

SMALL (UP TO 250 ITEMS)

£140.00

Projected cost

SMALL (UP TO 100 ITEMS)

£180.00

Projected cost

OTHER CUSTOMERS

DJ / BAND EQUIPMENT / PHOTOGRAPHERS / TRADESMEN ETC.

PAT TESTING (UP TO 20 ITEMS)

£60.00

Projected cost

WHERE APPLIANCES CAN BE LAID OUT IN ONE AREA READY TO TEST

OTHER CHARGES

TESTING HARDWIRED ITEMS     …..     £5.00 EACH

MINOR REPAIRS     …..     £1.00 EACH

REPLACEMENT PARTS

REPLACEMENT BS1363 PLUG     …..     £3.00 EACH

REPLACEMENT BS1362 FUSE     …..     £0.50 EACH

REPLACEMENT 110V PLUG     …..     £6.50 EACH

REPLACEMENT 110V SOCKET     …..     £8.00 EACH

REPLACEMENT FLEX     …..     £1.00 PER METRE

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT.

RESPONSIVE, ACCREDITED, PROFESSIONAL
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