Areas Covered

        Pat Testing Portable Appliances in London

Electrical Pat Testing

We offer a Professional Pat Testing Service .

An electrician is a tradesman specializing in electrical wiring of buildings, stationary machines and related equipment. Electricians may be employed in the installation of new electrical components or the maintenance and repair of existing electrical infrastructure. I E Supply up to the sockets.


Professional bodies of note for electrical engineers include the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Our PAT TESTERS ARE QUALIFIED Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Portable Appliance Testing ( PAT Testing ) is an essential part of a Health & Safety policy for your business.

The Health & Safety Executive ( HSE ) states that 25% of reported electrical accidents involve portable appliances.

The Electricity at Work Regulations ( EWR ) places legal responsibility on employers & employees to comply with these regulations & as practically possible the duty of care to ensure that no danger results from using electrical equipment.

The Health & Safety at Work Act ( 1974 ) places an obligation on employees where appliances are used, on the public where they may use appliances in places such as Hotels, Hostels, Schools, Shops etc. Where appliances are supplied or hired and where appliances are serviced & repaired. This requires a systematic regular programme of maintenance, inspection & testing of Portable Appliances.

A fine of £5,000 per item not complying with regulations.

Six month's imprisonment

Possible charges of manslaughter in the even of deaths

The Tenant may also sue you for civil damages

Your property insurance may be invalid.

What appliances need to be PAT tested?

An electrical appliance is classed as "portable" if under 18kg and connected to the mains by way of a lead and plug. All portable appliances in the property available for the tenant to use must be tested.

What do the PAT tests involve?

The testing consists of two separate activities; a visual inspection to check for damage and poor electrical standards and a series of instrument tests to check for less obvious electrical faults.

How often should PAT tests be carried out?

In office or indoor type of conditions once yearly , however if the item were an electric drill getting heavy use on a building site the testing cycle would be every 6 months.

Ask electricalpattesting.com to carry out your PAT testing and we will contact you again in just under a year’s time automatically to arrange your next test date.

How much does a PAT test cost?

Landlord Pat Testing £80 flat fee

 Less Than 50 items £80 flat fee

50 + items £2.00 per test
100 + items £1.90 per test
 150 + items £1.70 per test
 200 + items £1.50 per test
350 + items £1.30 per test
 500 + items £1.00 per test

More info and to book an electrical pat test appointment
Contact Our Electrical Pat Testing Office on 0207 100 3190

Contact Our Office on 0207 100 3190 or call 0845 6769720