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Safe PAT testing for Home Workers

Providing Safe PAT Testing Home Visits for people who work from home Giving you peace of mind that your electrical equipment is safe to use 0191 [...]

By Richard Ayre|2021-03-15T14:52:50+00:00October 11th, 2020|Health and Safety, Safety notices|

Tips for the safe use of electrical extension leads

Expert PAT testing for businesses and schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, and throughout the North East Giving you peace of mind that your electrical equipment is safe to [...]

By Richard Ayre|2020-10-06T14:25:45+00:00October 6th, 2020|Health and Safety|

Keep your staff homes safe from Coronavirus if they’re working from home

Keep your staff homes safe from Coronavirus Coronavirus is effecting us all; we've been told to work from home if we can but safety measures have not been put in [...]

By Richard Ayre|2020-03-19T20:22:08+00:00March 19th, 2020|Health and Safety|

Do you employ five or more people?

The Health and Safety at Work Act sets out general duties that employers have towards employees and users of their facilities, and that employees have to each other, and other [...]

By Richard Ayre|2020-10-17T18:19:04+00:00March 16th, 2016|Health and Safety|

Faulty extension leads

Finding faulty extension leads Faulty extension leads can be rather dangerous, so finding them is important in protecting peoples lives. Imagine going to a well known supermarket to buy your [...]

By Richard Ayre|2020-01-20T20:28:03+00:00October 17th, 2013|Health and Safety, Safety notices|

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Laura Gellatly

08:11 15 Apr 21

Great service, very speedy and helpful.

Nick Hogarth

23:02 07 Apr 21

Rachel Redpath

19:57 28 Mar 21

louise millican

08:26 22 Mar 21

Stuart Hall

06:04 20 Mar 21

Just had our PAT testing done. Great service as always - arrived when expected, reliable and honest advice, minimum of disruption and prompt supply of certificates. First class service

Lairds House

13:13 17 Mar 21

Fantastic service from DRA every time - efficient, professional, friendly and great value for money - we go back to DRA every time and they have provided great service without fail. Highly recommend.

Andrea

21:26 16 Mar 21

Professional and friendly, sound advice, punctual, tidy, and great value. Highly recommended.

Roisin McBride

12:17 09 Mar 21

Very efficient service! Will be using again

Emma Fitzsimmons

11:49 03 Mar 21

So so pleased with the service from DRA PAT testing. Richard went above and beyond. We will definitely be using them again and will not hesitate to recommend them.

Tricia Rook

20:21 25 Feb 21

Excellent service. PAT testing completed as required. Very friendly and great communication.

Lizzy Gray

13:25 23 Feb 21

The North Shields Heritology Project

10:56 22 Feb 21

I've used DRA for years now to carry out PAT testing at a rental property I own, always carry out the work quickly and efficiently, no hesitation in recommending their service!

Daniel Copson

09:36 17 Feb 21

Karl De Free

16:32 09 Feb 21

We’ve used these twice now at work no issues what’s so ever quick response and friendly reliable service they will be go to pat test going forward highly recommend

Anthony Johnson

16:56 07 Feb 21

been using them for PAT testing for at least 5 years, plus just completed fixed wire test

roses dad

12:19 10 Jan 21

We have our annual PAT Testing completed each year by DRA PAT Testing and the service provided is to the highest of quality and standards.From Richard the boss to Rob the tester who came to my home to test our equipment. was friendly, polite and extremely efficient in their job updating us on the equipmentWould highly recommend DRA PAT Testing and we will continue to use them for years to come. Or until we retire, and then we can drink Meade talking to Odin about world domination.

Raymond Grimes

16:05 18 Dec 20

Very professional company. Always gives reminder of inspections due. Very courteous staff - Rob - no problems, ever.

Benjamin Hedley

18:04 11 Dec 20

Managed to fit me in last minute. Great service. Friendly and Professional.

Chris Bowman

11:06 08 Dec 20

I have used the services of DRA PAT testing for several years and have always found them to be courteous, professional in the delivery of their services and friendly to deal with. I highly recommend them.

Joe Wood

14:27 03 Dec 20

DRA PAT- thoroughly professional service, great communication and flexibility around our opening hours. A very pleasant engineer conducting the testing. Would use again for further PAT.

WhitleyBay BigLocal

16:44 27 Nov 20

PAT testing carried out on all electricals in out large community building!Great Service! Cheers

Amy Young

14:15 17 Nov 20

As always, an excellent and reliable service. Due to covid19 guidelines we only had certain times available but Richard was more than accommodating and offered an alternative suggestion which meant we were able to get the whole school PAT tested, which we are so grateful for. Thank you!

Samuel Zahn

00:42 06 Nov 20

Highly recommend DRA Pat testing! Excellent and reliable service from start to finish. Fantastic rates too. Will definitely use them again for all our PAT testing.

Alison Hogarth

18:32 04 Nov 20

Amazing service and communication. Would highly recommend.

Lauren Woods

15:32 03 Nov 20

DRA PAT testing - used them to carry out PAT testing at the supported accommodation that I work at. Friendly and efficient service - flexible with time. Full PPE used to follow guidelines. We will be a returning customer again next year.

Alastair Barclay

22:20 27 Oct 20

Absolutely fantastic, professional service carried out for PAT testing. Communication was prompt and efficient from start to finish. Would 100% recommend to others.

Phil Lay

07:52 26 Oct 20

As always - very professional - great coms' - prompt - got on with the job in hand - as little disruption as possible,Would highly recommend.

Kathryn Ramsay

09:45 23 Oct 20

The team were great. Gave me good honest advice and a very competitive price for my PAT test. They were extremely helpful and very friendly. Would recommend to anyone, couldn't thank them enough for being so helpful!

Jan Ware

07:46 22 Oct 20

Derek Hunter

05:49 19 Oct 20

We contacted DRA to have some of our equipment tested for a job which was urgent. DRA couldn’t of helped anymore and were there the same day to ensure we could carryout our project.Great service and will continue to use for all our PAT testing requirements.

Sarah Smith

16:25 07 Oct 20

Really prompt clear communication and reasonable rates. Very happy customer.

Nigel Todd

13:23 07 Oct 20

Very reliable and easy to work with, as well very professional. We would recommend DRA for PAT tests.

Lara Langdon

07:57 24 Sep 20

Extremely professional and provided exceptional service. When asked a question on something they didn't cover, Richard introduced us to someone who could, which was above and beyond what I expected. I would certainly recommend them.

Lyndsey Everett

21:02 21 Sep 20

Easy to arrange PAT testing service from DRA PAT testing. The team were very friendly and reliable and completed the work with minimum disruption. We would highly recommend them to other businesses.

Richard Lawson

16:11 17 Sep 20

Proffessional, kept us updated all the way through, and we're very responsive, done the job when they said they would , thanks The Sun Studio and Swalwell barbers.

Beth Brown

10:14 15 Sep 20

Excellent customer service, professional on site and great service.

Lucy Davidson

15:12 10 Sep 20

Thank you so much DRA PAT Testing. The process to book testing, was very easy, and Richard could fit in the exact time frame we had. The tester had spare parts and was very professional and efficient, I gave him a quick tour of the building, and the testing was done promptly. Great value, and respectful of covid guidelines. I would highly recommend and we will be using DRA Testing in a years time.

Empire Professional Education Ltd

08:39 10 Aug 20

Vish Vedhara

21:31 07 Aug 20

Used Richard at DRA last couple of years for PAT testing on HMO property. Very professional and reliable which is what you need and even despite the challenges presented by Covid 19. Recommend

Lesley Hunter

09:43 06 Aug 20

PAT testing - excellent service and highly recommend

Neil

11:39 04 Aug 20

Very professional and efficient team with excellent rates. Highly recommend.

Ross Gibson

14:05 24 Jul 20

Great Service throughout, highly recommend this company for your PAT Testing.

Gareth Allen

13:09 16 Jul 20

Great job
Good prices

Very quick and good to deal with

Rob Platt

21:01 03 Jul 20

Been using DRA for pat tests for a few years now. Always a good service at a reasonable price.

richard dell

14:12 08 Jun 20

Third year we have used DRA PAT Testing and very happy with the service provided at a competitive price. Everything went smoothly including communication about having to postpone and rearrange due to C19 shutdown. Will keep with this trusted service.

Lisa Hodges

13:28 26 May 20

Definately recommend , they were on time, and very professional. Worked through our office very quickly. The final invoice was a pleasant surprise too so great value for money.

Service Cavendish

08:37 18 Apr 20

Efficient Service, Quality advice and reports, courteous and professional approach. Would recommend and will use again. Richard was very knowledgeable and considerate to the working environment.

Matt Davison

19:25 16 Apr 20

Highly recommend Richard and his company. Completed our PAT testing without any disruption. Will be using every year from now on.

Sarah Meggeson-Evans

18:17 06 Apr 20

Job done quickly and efficiently. Great customer service, highly recommended!

Mona Attarpour

10:19 06 Apr 20

Thank you so much Richard! Richard arranged and kindly did PAT Testing for all the equipment in my clinic, he attended perfectly on time, made sure it's arranged around the time I can be free. He even had spare parts and just changed them for me straightaway. He is very genuine, professional and kind. Great value in compare with other companies and very trustworthy. I've already asked him to book me in for my next PAT Testing and I definitely recommend him.

Juliette Hall

09:26 02 Apr 20

Service with a smile! We have always received a professional service at good rates, the after care is great too.

Keith Spedding

14:08 01 Apr 20

Always had excellent service from Richard at DRA, He's looked after a rental property we have for years now, and always turns up on time and does a great job. Highly recommend him!

Joanne Hogarth

12:58 01 Apr 20

Recently had the whole school tested, great value for money, excellent service, can highly recommend

CES Office

11:47 01 Apr 20

Very helpful and good value for money. Very professional company.

Katie Todd

08:13 01 Apr 20

Great service, used this company for a few years running and we are never disappointed. Very friendly and professional, we happily recommend to others and will continue to use then in the future

David wake

20:30 31 Mar 20

I've used Richard for the last 4 years, always sends reminders and is very competitive price wise. Nothing is a hassle and I'd recommend him for any work in his field.

Laura Palmer

19:46 31 Mar 20

We used DRA last year for the first time for our PAT testing, they were very proffesional, polite and friendly, so much so we recommended them to the company next door, who have had their PAT testings also carried out by PAT. We are more than happy to continue to use their services annually, and would recommend to all. They also offer other services including full wiring tests.

Euan Preston

19:29 31 Mar 20

DRA has looked after my company's PAT testing for a number of years. They always send a reminder when our test is due, work quickly and efficiently and to a very high standard. Friendly, affordable and reliable.

galaxy74656

19:20 31 Mar 20

Been using DRA since we opened our business in 2018. Great service, always professional and reliable.

Michael Murden

15:59 15 Feb 20

Liam Timmins

08:00 13 Feb 20

Thanks for the good service

Bobbie Victoria

18:15 07 Feb 20

just had Richard out and can't fault him, punctual, reliable, efficient, honest and friendly. Will be booking in again next year.
Thank you 🙂

Charlotte

20:35 06 Feb 20

Great service, very quick and easy to book. Very understanding when I needed more things testing than originally expected. Friendly and chatty staff. Will definatley be using them again.

Julie Summers

21:18 22 Jan 20

Awesome service , wouldn't use anyone else!

Shiremoor Dental Practice

13:00 14 Jan 20

We have been with DRA pat testing for years and would highly recommend.

Debs Hug

11:21 23 Dec 19

Richard and team completed our PAT testing last week in lightning speed; punctual, polite, great value and very efficient - I highly recommend DRA Electricals.

Hannah Gilroy

09:23 21 Nov 19

Very efficient service and good value. I would recommend them to anyone! Thank you.

sabrina harris

12:37 01 Oct 19

used DRA Pat testing again this year, they even came in early to avoid any office disruption. Trustworthy and reliable as always

Caroline Lamb

08:11 12 Sep 19

We used DRA Pat testing for the first time recently, they were very competitively priced and very professional. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone in the future and have already arranged next years PAT test to be done by them. Thanks very much for making this a quick and painless process. Oakenclough Buildings Ltd.

Andrew Scott

16:33 05 Sep 19

I turned up unannounced, and without a word of complaint my PAT testing was done on the spot. Then certificate was emailed to me before I even arrived home. And the charge was memorably small! So please count me among your fans, DRA.

george fairweather

16:45 20 Aug 19

I have known Richard since he set up and developed our Seaham Harbour website some 8 years ago.He managed the website for a number of years before he trained me and another member of our U3A to manage it ourselves.I’m pleased to say he still has overall control and we can always contact him if we encounter any problems.We haven’t had many problems but when we do Richard is very helpful and approachable, taking on the problem if we can’t solve it out ourselves.info@seahamharbourU3A

Helen Reah

13:31 12 Aug 19

great comms, really helpful!

Lyndsay Dent

09:24 22 Jul 19

Very professional service, I would highly recommend DRA testing

Richard Cozens

12:17 27 Jun 19

DRA have proved to be very professional and efficient for our PAT testing. DRA are happy to facilitate the flexibility of service required for a busy vet practice and their engineers are both courteous and friendly. We are happy to recommend.

Joyce Winder

09:29 12 Jun 19

Prompt, efficient and friendly service for the small job I needed doing. Thanks!

Cheryl Nyberg

15:35 10 Jun 19

We've been using DRA for years now and the service is always good. The staff are courteous and helpful and the work is done at a reasonable price.

Clare Phillips

09:12 21 May 19

We always use DRA Electricals for our surgery. Very professional service. Highly recommend them.

MEXICATESSEN MX

21:05 07 May 19

Very fast and reliable service. Friendly team.

Mal Graeme

20:19 07 May 19

We came across DRA last year having been recommended to use them for our office PAT testing. We obtained a number of quotes and DRA were the most competitive. They duly completed the work. Found their service exemplary. We were duly contacted by Richard this year 4 weeks ahead of our renewal date to remind us that the PAT testing was due for renewal. We had no hesitation in asking his firm to complete the work. They have been out and we are compliant for another 12 months. They provide a great service and would highly recommend. They politely remind you when the testing is due for renewal so you are always protected.

Duncan Baxter

19:14 24 Apr 19

Have used DRA PAT testing for a number of years now, he is throughly knowledgeable about the job, whether testing normal or highly specialised equipment, is punctual and efficient and won't place any unnecessary extras or time onto the job. He supplies an excellent service and will be using him again in the future.

Duncan Baxter

19:08 24 Apr 19

Have used Richard and DRA for a number of years now, every time giving first class service and efficiency. He is punctual with timing, very flexible with any needs or requirements and won't try to add any extras or unnecessary work to what is required. I have no hesitation in recommending him and will be using his services in the future.

Mitchell Coates

07:03 17 Apr 19

Mark Davies

17:48 09 Apr 19

I have a show coming up and Richard came to my house (out of hours) to do the testing, great service, Punctual, efficient and professional. I would highly recommend DRA Testing in a heartbeat

NTE Limited

14:49 09 Apr 19

Very prompt and efficient service. We will definitely use DRA PAT Testing in the future.

Accruent Kykloud

13:35 09 Apr 19

We always use DRA Electricals for our office. I would highly recommend these guys to any business. Very professional service and friendly! We had our PAT Testing done. Thanks guys.

Tina Shaw

10:17 07 Apr 19

A very personable and professional service

Sharon Moore

21:38 06 Apr 19

Excellent service from Richard. I used Richard to complete some PAT Testing. He was professional, reliable and offered great advice. I will continue to use his services.

Steve Matthews

10:49 18 Jun 18

Would Highly recommend Richard as he provides a Very prompt & professional service.

Margaret Bickle

19:56 27 Apr 18

Thank you for your efforts at Wallsend SNU Spiritualist Church during the PAT Testing. Your were efficient, polite and very informative. You even replaced a plug top for us that was broken which saved us replacing it ourselves. Would happily recommend you to anyone looking for their own PAT Testing.

Objectiv

11:15 25 Apr 18

Consistently excellent service. Thanks Richard.

Jill Roe

11:57 19 Apr 18

Our Fixed Wiring test was done promptly and competitively. Thank you.

Joanne Ruddick

14:30 18 Apr 18

Great service very professional service was let down by another company and DRA stepped in to help would recommend and have already requested an email when renewal is due

Albert Leslie

13:21 18 Apr 18

Very professional.prompt ,reliable service .All work completed in the specified time .Richard is very polite and explains everything .Used DRA for a few years now and would highly recommend to anyone.Good PAT testing companies are very hard to come by.Excellent all round....

helen murray

09:29 16 Apr 18

Richard was great at arranging PAT testing at our veterinary surgery. We were really busy and Richard managed to test all our devices without disruption. He was very patient working around our consults and was really helpful. Hope to see you next year

Michael Farnsworth

09:30 06 Apr 18

Professional and quick service provided by Richard at DRA PAT Testing. Would not hesitate to recommend! 5*.

TORRO Genuine Leather Accessories

09:29 06 Apr 18

Professional and quick service provided by Richard at DRA PAT Testing. Would not hesitate to recommend! 5*.

extreme Larsen

20:05 12 Mar 18

Prompt, efficient service at a good price . Will definitely use again. Highly recommend.

Yvonne Williams

10:41 24 Feb 18

First time that I have used DRA PAT Testing and Richard was punctual, professional and efficient in testing all the portable appliances in my property. Having been let down by another PAT Testing service provider, it was reassuring to have a reliable, good PAT service and prompt delivery of the testing details/certification after the visit. I would recommend Richard and will be using his services again.
Yvonne, Owner of Ceolwulph Cottage

Yvo FOWP

10:22 24 Feb 18

I contacted Richard, having been let down by another PAT Testing service provider. Richard very quickly replied to my email and we agreed a suitable date and time to visit my property. Richard turned up as promised and was professional, polite and very prompt in providing the test details/certification after his visit. Richard is very personable and reliable and I shall be contacting him again for future testing.

Craig Wilkinson

18:45 22 Feb 18

Excellent as always! Richard does my PAT testing on a regular basis, and is prompt, efficient and friendly. Invoice and certification are provided quickly, and any problems are dealt with by Richard during the process. highly recommend!

Ruth Lee

23:38 25 Jan 18

Excellent service. I emailed Richard for a quote on Sunday, he responded quickly and his price was competitive. He came to my home first thing on Tuesday morning and PAT tested my items. Richard was quick to provide the invoice and certificates for my records. I would definatley recommend Richard.

Angela Simpson

09:20 23 Nov 17

i2media Ltd have used DRA PAT Testing in the past and as always the service is professional, unobtrusive and responsive to the needs of our company. Richard is friendly and knowledgeable and always willing to offer practical advice without being pushy.Would highly recommend and use again.

Shaun Murray

12:46 22 Nov 17

Great Service quick and effective.

Garry Haire

11:13 16 Nov 17

Excellent service

Laura Ewens

13:17 20 Oct 17

Excellent service! Richard arrived promptly for the booked appointment, smart and well manoured and very friendly! Job was quick and easy! Highly recommend to others!

Chelsea Taylor

18:56 26 Jun 17

Heaton Catering Equipment Ltd

10:20 01 Feb 17

Very competitive but more importantly brilliant service and advice. Would recommend this company for any PAT testing requirements

Simon Penaluna

19:02 09 Jun 16

First class service as usual and we have no hesitation in recommending Richard.

catherine round

12:23 14 May 16

We have used DRA PAT Testing for a couple of years now. Richard provides a professional service with competitive rates. We would have no hesitation in recommending their services

Abs Hassan

09:13 12 May 16

I saw that Richard was well known in electrical forums so i gave him a call to ask some PAT queries. Even though i didn't have properties in his area, he was more than happy to help with answering them. Very knowledgeable, responsive and is very credible. I recommend him to fellow landlords that are on his patch! Thanks Richard

Duncan Baxter

13:49 18 Nov 15

I used DRA PAT testing to test all of my professional audio equipment, I was attracted by the price and the excellent reviews I had heard from many others in my field. He was highly competitive on price, he arrived and showed an amazing amount of customer service compared to others I had used previously, he was more than happy to offer free advice and went above and beyond what i have had before with other companies, such as explaining correct fuse ratings, proper earthing etc. I have already booked him for next year and will certainly be recommending him to all my friends and associates.

Nick Redpath

13:35 18 Jun 15

As usual Richard at DRA Electricals provided a quick, efficient and cost effective service. I would recommend him to anyone for PAT testing.

Nick Redpath, Health and Safety Manager, Northern Counties Safety Group Ltd

Sadiq Raza

12:04 12 Mar 15

Marcelle Curry

08:07 27 Jan 15

Richard was excellent and got on with the pat testing in a very methodical way , His prices are very good too I would highly recommend DRA electricals for any pat testing job . I will be using him again . Thank you Richard for giving me another year of piece of mind .
Karen keedy
Karens Hair Studio
and a big thank you from
Euphorx Beauty and Holistic Clinic
job well done !!!!

steve metcalfe

08:39 09 Jan 15

First rate service from Richard and team. Quick efficient service at a time to suit the customer. I totally recommend this company. All best wishes for 2015.Steve Metcalfe, Steve`s Animal Ark.

Jem Campling

16:03 29 Dec 14

Having contacted DRA Electrical in respect of our office PAT Testing requirements, we found them to be a very professional company, who were willing to fit-in with our short-notice requirements. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services.

CCN Ltd

12:56 17 Dec 14

We have used DRA PAT Testing for a couple of years now. Richard provides a professional service with competitive rates. We will be using them for our PAT testing requirements next year and would have no hesitation in recommending their services.

Shannon Burns

12:04 16 Dec 14

Richard provided a fast and efficient service, servicing all of our office equipment in a matter of hours at no inconvenience to ourselves. Very friendly!!

Helen Thompson

13:50 15 Dec 14

I have been calling on the services of DRA PAT Testing for several years and have always received an excellent service from Richard. Reliable, trustworthy and will always go the extra mile to make the service as convenient as possible for the client. I would highly recommended the company for all of your PAT testing needs.

Graeme Tennick

12:13 15 Dec 14

Fantastic, friendly and reliable service. Would thoroughly recommend and we will definitely be using again.

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