Friendly, Reliable PAT Testing in Newcastle and across the North East

Hi, I’m Richard, owner of DRA PAT Testing.

For more than 16 years, we’ve helped businesses across Newcastle and the North East keep their workplaces safe, compliant, and properly maintained without the hassle that often comes with dealing with contractors.

We know that most businesses simply want the job done properly by a company they can trust. That means turning up when we say we will, working professionally around your staff and customers, communicating clearly, and making the whole process straightforward from start to finish.

Over the years, we’ve tested more than 2 million appliances for over 1,500 businesses across the region. From offices and shops to warehouses, schools, salons, cafés and rental properties, we work with all kinds of businesses who want reliable support from a local team that genuinely cares about doing a good job.

If we find small issues such as damaged plugs or wiring, we’ll usually repair them there and then at no extra charge to help keep your equipment safe and in service. If something isn’t safe to use, we’ll explain exactly why, clearly report it, and help you understand the next steps.

After testing, you’ll receive a clear, organised PAT Testing Certificiate Report showing every appliance tested, its result, and where it was located — making compliance simple and stress-free.

Most of our work comes from repeat customers and recommendations, and we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built for being approachable, reliable, and easy to deal with.

Richard Ayre, Founder of DRA PAT Testing Ltd. Speak to me directly: 07778416850 or [email protected] 

We believe PAT testing should be straightforward.

From the moment you contact us, we aim to make the whole process easy — clear communication, flexible appointments, minimal disruption to your business, and a job done properly from start to finish.

We test your equipment thoroughly, deal with minor issues there and then wherever possible, and provide clear, organised documentation once the work is complete.

You’ll know your equipment has been properly checked, your records are up to date, and everything has been handled professionally by an experienced local team.

We’ve been carrying out PAT testing for businesses across Newcastle and the North East for more than 16 years.

Over that time, we’ve worked with everyone from small local businesses to larger offices, warehouses, manufacturers, schools, and organisations with ongoing compliance requirements.

What’s helped us build long-term relationships is simple — we do what we say we’ll do, communicate properly, and genuinely care about providing a good service.

We’re members of CHAS and PATTA, stay up to date with current electrical safety guidance, and are always happy to give straightforward advice if you ever need help understanding your responsibilities, equipment requirements, or retest periods.

Most importantly, we try to be the kind of company people feel comfortable picking up the phone to.

Our approach is simple — make PAT testing easy for your business and do the job properly.

We turn up when we say we will, work efficiently with minimal disruption, and explain everything clearly without unnecessary jargon or scare tactics.

If something can be repaired safely on site, we’ll sort it. If equipment needs replacing, we’ll explain why. If your testing intervals can be adjusted appropriately, we’ll talk you through it honestly and help you make the right decision for your business.

A lot of our clients have been with us for years because they know they’ll get straightforward advice, reliable service, and a team that genuinely cares about doing things properly.

At the end of the day, it’s about doing what’s right for your business and making sure everything is properly taken care of.

We’re a local North East business ourselves, and we’re proud to support businesses across the region with reliable, straightforward PAT testing services.

Most of our work comes from long-term clients and recommendations, with many businesses returning to us year after year because they know they can rely on us to do the job properly and make the process easy.

Over the years, that approach has helped us build a strong reputation locally, reflected in more than 440 five-star Google reviews and long-standing relationships with over 1,500 businesses across the North East.

Our engineers are based across the region, allowing us to provide a genuinely local, responsive service while still giving every client the personal approach we’re known for.

Many of our clients prefer having one reliable company they can trust to look after their ongoing electrical safety requirements.

Alongside PAT testing, we can also help with EICRs, electrical inspections, and other compliance services — making it easier to keep everything organised and properly managed in one place.

If you’re ever unsure what’s required, we’re always happy to give straightforward advice, explain things clearly, and help you plan ahead without overcomplicating things.

Our aim is to make electrical compliance simple, manageable, and one less thing for your business to worry about.