Your No. 1 choice for PAT testing in the North East
We cover all of the North East of England, including Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham – Newcastle PAT Testing experts, DRA PAT Testing Ltd come to you wherever you are in the North East to test your electrical equipment or to visit your site in advance of providing you with a PAT testing price.
PAT Testing is the easiest way to ensure your electrical equipment is safe to use and fit for purpose. By getting electrical equipment inspected and tested (and proven to be safe) you can meet your legal obligations to maintain high safety standards in your electrical appliances.
We will provide you with a fully itemised PAT Testing Certificate Report, including electrical readings to help you ensure you comply with your obligations.
Free no-obligation site surveys available – if you want to discuss your situation in person, or need to know more about our service, get in touch to arrange for us to visit your business, before we quote for the job; or contact us to get your bespoke PAT testing price.
We provide PAT Testing in Newcastle upon Tyne and throughout the North East
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PAT Testing – Electrical Equipment Inspections and Testing
Is your business up to date with your electrical equipment testing (PAT)? You can get a PAT Testing Certificate Report from DRA PAT Testing to confirm that your electrical appliances are safe to continue using, thus confirming your compliance of the latest UK safety regulations and requirements.
DRA PAT Testing carry out PAT testing and fixed wiring inspections (EICR) throughout the North East of England, from our Newcastle upon Tyne base.
Whether you need a Landlord PAT test, a PAT Certificate for your business, even if it’s just to “tick the box“; DRA PAT Testing Ltd offer a comprehensive and professional service to a range of business sectors including office-based businesses, local shops and cafe’s, hotels, schools, manufacturers, building sites and so on. Whatever your business does, when you need your PAT testing doing contact us to do it for you.
Our team of highly capable, experienced PAT testers will ensure minimal disruption to your business whilst testing your electrical equipment. We will carry out a pre-test site survey (if required) to identify any potential problems and find a suitable solution to ensure the most efficient approach to testing your business.
If your workplace is always busy, or down time would prove costly, we are happy to look at out of hours options for you; we know that every job is different, so we work with our clients to ensure they get the service they need.
DRA PAT Testing employ qualified, experienced and highly competent PAT testers for all our North East work. We guarantee high standards of electrical testing at all times.
In most cases, if there is a need for remedial work, we will be able to do it at the time of testing, and usually without any additional charges, such as replacing damaged plugs or faulty fuses. If there is a requirement for additional work, we are happy to provide a quotation to carry out the work at that time or later.
PAT Testing for businesses and people in Newcastle and the North East
We are DRA PAT Testing Ltd, established in 2009 by Richard Ayre.
“I am passionate about the importance of high quality PAT being done in businesses, how maintaining safe electrical equipment should never be overlooked; protecting users and your business should always be no 1. But just getting a PAT test done by the lowest bidder is not the way you should go – we’ve got loads of experience of what the lowest bidder does and you need to steer clear – not only will you be NOT getting what you’re paying for, but even after equipment has been “tested” users could still be at risk – paying low amounts means the tester has to work fast to make peanuts, so he does as little as possible, which means you don’t have the protection you think you do – this is why I set up The Portable Appliance Testing Trade Association. DRA PAT Testing is a small local business with a conscience; we respect and value our clients and so ensure we do a thorough job every time. We charge that little bit more to allow us to take the time we need to ensure all your appliances are safe to continue using, so you are protected and so are your users”.
Contact us by calling 0191 666 1009 or email info@draelectricals.co.uk
Contact us by calling 07897 240 878, WhatsApp or email info@draelectricals.co.uk
What are the benefits of working with DRA PAT testing?
The Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR) 1989 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 require employers (as ‘duty holders’) to provide a safe working environment in regard to all electrical equipment and systems, regardless of when they were manufactured, installed or brought into use.
Employers, the self-employed and employees all have duties and obligations to comply with the requirements of these regulations, which apply to all places of work, with no exemptions. All electrical systems must be maintained in a safe condition and an important aspect of such maintenance is regular PAT testing of appliances and electrical inspection and testing of the mains wiring system (EICR).
You can do this in-house however most businesses find this impossible. You can PAT test your own equipment but do you have the time, resources and knowledge? If you can trust us at DRA PAT Testing, you will have the peace of mind that your electrical equipment and installation, are safe and compliant. All our inspections are completed to the required standards, at frequencies inline with the latest regulations and guidance.
Every day, we see some scary sights, real death traps, so we can’t encourage you enough to get your electrical equipment PAT tested. Working with us we can help you remove all or most of these issues, so you can be safe in the knowledge your staff are safe, your students are safe, and or your business is safe.
✅ Regular electrical inspection and testing helps you ensure electrical equipment is safe
✅ PAT assesses the suitability of an appliance for the environment it is being used in to help you comply with The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
✅ PAT testing records can be used to demonstrate compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
✅ Regular PAT testing helps you to comply with The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
✅ Regular PAT tests in rental property help you comply with The Housing Act 2004 (England and Wales)
✅ PAT tests before the start of a tenancy help a landlord comply with The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s guidance
✅ Regular PAT tests help you comply with The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
✅ PAT testing finds plugs that don’t meet the Plugs and sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 and corrects it.
PAT Testing North East
PAT Testing North East – we cover all areas of the North East of England. Our main working area is in North Tyneside/Newcastle upon Tyne, and Tyne and Wear. We also regularly operate in Northumberland, and Co. Durham and do work in Teesside and North Yorkshire. We also take on projects throughout the UK for our clients.
We provide the full range of Electrical Equipment Testing Services
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Traditionally PAT testing is an inspection and testing process carried out on electrical equipment that works off mains power, supplied via a plug and socket. PAT testing consists of checking the plug, cable and appliance are safe to continue using. If it works off mains power then it needs checking to ensure it is safe to use.
Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT)
Fixed Appliance Testing is has become more prominent in recent years after being neglected by PAT testers and electricians alike; as a fixed appliance doesn’t fall into the scope of PAT or EICR. When the plug has been replaced by a ‘fused spur unit’ the appliance may not have been checked in the past. It now needs its own inspection, although not as often.
Microwave Emissions Testing
This is something that is often missed, but of particular importance. A faulty microwave can lead to radiation leakage, which nobody wants to be affected by, so in addition to the PAT test our engineers will check your microwaves are not emitting more than the recommended radiation. We will also check that the internal parts of the oven are ok.