How much does PAT testing cost?
Costs vary depending on the number of items and the type of site. We provide clear, competitive pricing based on your requirements.
Is PAT Testing a Legal Requirement
PAT testing itself isn’t specifically required by law, but businesses must ensure electrical equipment is safe. PAT testing is the most widely accepted way of demonstrating this.
How often should PAT testing be carried out?
This depends on the type of business and equipment. We can advise on suitable retest periods based on your environment and how the equipment is used.
Will there be any disruption to our business during the test?
Whilst we aim to keep disruption to an absolute minimum, it can't be prevented completely as we do have to turn off appliances to test them. But the process is fairly quick and the engineer will talk you through the process. Our team can work outside of regular business hours, including early mornings and weekends, to reduce disruption.
Why not list one flat rate?
No two jobs are the same — we customise pricing so you only pay for what you need. Fixed quotes are available in seconds. If you prefer we can charge a set day rate or even hourly rate. Just ask and we will deliver.
Do you include plug & fuse replacements?
Yes — free remedial repairs like plugs and fuses are included in the price. We also carry out for no extra cost: Rewiring of plugs and repairing wiring in plugs Repairing damaged cable, reconnecting if necessary Replacing plug fuses - 3amp, 5amp, 10amp, 13amp Replacing '13a' 230v plugs (standard plugs)
Are certificates included?
Yes — every job gets a fully itemised PAT Certificate in PDF format; presented as a multi page report including: Front cover PAT Testing Certificate Comprehensive report including all items tested, itemised with unique ID numbers, broken down into locations from your site, including test results, electrical readings and maintenance completed. Failures report if applicable detailing reason for failure and actions to take Guidance document
What exactly does the minimum fee cover?
It covers travelling costs, engineer time, and start-up setup — even if you only have a few items to test. After that, it’s per item.
Is PAT testing a legal requirement?
All businesses are legally required, in the UK, to ensure all electrical equipment provided for use in a workplace, is safe to use. How the business does this is down to their own discretion. A thorough risk assessment is crucial - the assessment should identify potential risks, associated with electrical equipment, and what measures need to be taken to control the risks. Regular PAT testing is a recognised method for controlling the risks. It is [...]
What makes someone competent to do PAT Testing?
In our humble opinion, to be able to do PAT testing, and to confirm an appliance is safe a person needs to be competent. To become competent they need suitable training, such as on a course or an in-house training programme as a new PAT tester in a PAT testing company. They also need to be qualified, City and Guilds 2377 is the industry standard. They also need experience, which you can only get on [...]