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PAT Testing for Landlords & Rental Properties in the North East
PAT testing responsibilities for landlords
Landlords have a legal duty to ensure that electrical equipment supplied as part of a tenancy is safe for use. This includes appliances provided in furnished or part-furnished rental properties.
While PAT testing is not explicitly named in legislation, it is the recognised method for demonstrating that portable electrical appliances have been inspected and tested as part of your duty of care.
PAT testing supports compliance with:
- Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations
- Health & Safety at Work Act (where applicable)
- HMO licensing conditions
- Local authority enforcement requirements
We are also able to help you with EICR‘s, Emergency Lighting and Fire Prevention.
What’s included in our PAT Testing for landlords
✔ Full visual inspection of every appliance
✔ Electrical safety testing where required
✔ Free replacement of standard plugs & fuses
✔ Clear pass / fail labels with unique ID numbers
✔ Fully itemised digital PAT Testing Certificate (PDF)
✔ Same-day reports available (subject to availability)
✔ Practical advice on retest periods and improvements
Typical appliances tested include:
- Fridges, freezers and washing machines
- Cookers, microwaves and kettles
- Vacuum cleaners and portable heaters
- Extension leads and adaptors
PAT testing for rental properties and HMOs
PAT testing is particularly important in rental properties and HMOs due to frequent tenant turnover and higher equipment usage.
We regularly work with:
- Private landlords
- Letting agents
- HMO property managers
- Student accommodation providers
Our engineers work efficiently and can coordinate access with tenants or agents to minimise disruption.
Same-day PAT Testing Certificates for offices
If you need documentation urgently — for a tenancy start, inspection or enforcement notice — we can often issue PAT Testing Certificates on the same day as testing.
Certificates are emailed as PDFs and are suitable for submission to:
- Local authorities
- Letting agents
- Licensing teams
- Insurers
For new clients, payment is required before same-day certificates are issued. Availability depends on workload and access.
Why landlords choose DRA PAT Testing
Why landlords trust DRA PAT Testing
✔ Experienced in rental and HMO properties
✔ Qualified, insured engineers
✔ Enhanced DBS checked staff
✔ CHAS accredited & PATTA members
✔ Clear pricing with no hidden extras
✔ Free minor repairs included
We regularly work with:
- Commercial Landlords
- Private Landlords
- Lettings Agents
- Student Halls of Residence
- Multi room apartment blocks
- Holiday Homes
We focus on practical compliance — not unnecessary testing or upselling.
PAT Testing prices for landlords
Our pricing is based on the number and type of appliances tested. We offer fixed quotes and portfolio pricing for landlords with multiple properties.
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Landlord PAT testing FAQs
Is PAT testing legally required for landlords?
Landlords must ensure that any electrical equipment they provide is safe. PAT testing is the accepted way to demonstrate this.
How often should PAT testing be carried out?
Testing frequency depends on usage and risk. Many landlords choose annual testing or testing between tenancies.
Do you work with letting agents?
Yes — we regularly work with agents managing single and multi-property portfolios.