What's involved
Visual inspection and electronic testing of portable and plug-in appliances, pass/fail labelling with test dates, and a full asset register and certificate for insurance, health-and-safety and compliance records.
- There's no law that fixes a PAT interval, but employers and landlords have a legal duty under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 to keep equipment safe — testing is the standard way to prove it.
- Office IT is typically tested every 2–4 years, while hand-held or site tools are tested more often — we advise a sensible risk-based interval.
- You get labelled appliances plus a full asset register and certificate for insurers, letting agents or an HSE inspection.
When you need pat testing
Workplace health-and-safety compliance, insurance requirements, offices, shops, salons and cafes, furnished rentals, HMOs and holiday lets.
PAT Testing — at a glance
| Typical price | £1–£3 per item per item (min call-out applies) |
|---|---|
| Typical timeframe | Same-day for most sites |
| Building Regs (Part P) | Not notifiable, but tested and certified |
| Certification | Completed to BS 7671 (18th Edition) with the correct certificate |
| Areas covered | Billericay, Basildon, Wickford, Brentwood, Ingatestone, Stock & nearby |
See our full price guide — every job is confirmed with a fixed written quote first.
Get a free pat testing quote
We respond within one working day
- 1. Tell us the job — a quick description and your postcode, no obligation.
- 2. Free written quote — a clear, itemised price with no hidden call-out fees.
- 3. Certified work — completed to BS 7671 with your certificate and Part P notification.
- NICEIC Registered
- Part P Approved
- NAPIT
- Fully Insured
PAT Testing — FAQs
Is PAT testing a legal requirement?
There's no law that says you must PAT test on a fixed schedule, but employers and landlords have a legal duty to keep electrical equipment safe, and testing is the standard way to prove you've met it.
How much does PAT testing cost?
We charge roughly £1–£3 per item with a minimum call-out charge, so the price per appliance falls the more items you have. We'll quote a fixed price once we know rough numbers.
How often should appliances be tested?
It depends on the equipment and environment — office IT is typically every 2–4 years, while hand-held or site tools are tested more often. We'll advise a sensible interval for your setup.
Do you provide a certificate and records?
Yes — you get labelled appliances plus a full asset register and certificate you can show to insurers, your letting agent or a health-and-safety inspection.