⚡ Professional, Reliable PAT Testing in Durham
Fast, reliable PAT testing for businesses, landlords & schools in County Durham
Fully certified, insured, and trusted by over 1000 clients across the North East.
🔎 Looking for PAT testing in Durham?
You’re in the right place. We’re a local company with over 15 years of experience helping County Durham businesses, landlords, schools, and workplaces stay safe, legal, and fully compliant. Our qualified engineers provide efficient, professional testing with minimal disruption — all backed by 500+ five-star reviews.
📍 Based in Durham – We Come to You
Whether you’re in Durham city, Seaham, Chester le Street, Spennymooor, Bishop Auckland, or Barnard Castle; we provide on-site testing across all Durham postcodes, and the wider areas of Tyne and Wear, Teesside and North Yorkshire. No hidden extras — just a reliable, local service you can trust.
Our North East PAT Testing Services Include:
Fully Compliant Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
Inspection
We visually inspect every item for signs of damage or defects before testing. Catching issues early to ensure equipment is safe to use. We also make sure equipment is suitable for use.
Testing
We use industry leading calibrated PAT Testing equipment to check for earth continuity, insulation resistance and polarity; making sure each item meets the legal standards for electrical safety.
Repair
If we find any minor faults such as a broken plug or incorrect fuse, we carry out quick, free, on the spot repairs, to keep your appliances safe and compliant.
Report
You’ll receive a digital PAT testing Certificate listing all tested appliances, their location, the test results and any repairs carried out – perfect for your Safety records and compliance.
Comply
Our service ensures you meet Health and Safety regulations, insurance requirements, and duty of care responsibilities. With sensible guidance on retest frequency and reminders for retests.
🛠️ What We Test – If it plugs in, we test it.
We PAT test all portable electrical equipment in:
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Offices & co-working spaces
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Retail shops & salons
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Construction sites
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Rental properties & HMOs
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Schools, nurseries & public buildings
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Hotels, cafés & community centres
Common items include:
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Laptops, monitors, PCs
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Printers, chargers, extension leads
- Laminators, shredders, radios
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Kitchen appliances, heaters, lamps
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Hairdryers, straighteners, tools & more
- Power tools, industrial machinery, commando plugs
⚖️ Fully Compliant with UK Regulations
We help you meet your legal obligations under:
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The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
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Fire safety and insurance requirements
Our PAT testing provides proof of compliance, ideal for inspections, insurance audits, rental agreements, and health & safety policies.
📄 What’s Included
- Full PAT test by qualified engineer
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PDF report and compliance certificate
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Unique ID labels on each appliance
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Guidance on risk-based retest periods
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Automatic on-site remedial repairs
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Peace of mind for your staff, tenants or clients
At DRA PAT Testing, we don’t just check appliances are safe, we set the standard for it.
✅ We’ve been in the industry long enough to know what works – we know how best to service your needs, and ensure a swift, efficient service with minimal fuss. Our knowledge, professionalism and attention to detail means the job is done right the first time, every time.
✅ Over 500 verified 5-star reviews (396 on Google) – our clients don’t just recommend us, the rave about us. With hundreds of top rated reviews, our reputation is built on trust, reliability and exceptional service.
✅ Fast, flexible and hassle free – whilst others keep you waiting, we keep things moving. We work around your schedule, show up on time to set appointments, and deliver digital reports fast – often the same day.
✅ Fully qualified, insured and accredited technicians – all our technicians are fully trained, certified, insured and DBS checked, so you can feel confident that you’re in safe hands.
✅ We genuinely care about your safety – we’re not sticker jockey’s or box tickers; we treat every job as if we were testing equipment in our own business – because we take your safety seriously.
We combine expert knowledge, unbeatable customer service, and total reliability – that’s why more people choose DRA PAT Testing over anyone else.
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Affordable PAT Testing in County Durham
Our pricing is fair, flexible, and tailored to your needs – whether you need 5 items testing, or 5000, we offer:
- One-off testing for small businesses and trades
- Ongoing compliance plans for landlords and workplaces
- Volume discounts for schools and large offices
- 5% off the price if you pay upfront.
📞 Contact us today for a free, no obligation quotation.
Don’t leave electrical safety to chance. Join hundreds of County Durham businesses who trust DRA PAT Testing to keep their appliances safe and compliant.
Let us handle your PAT Testing with no fuss and full peace of mind.
📞 Call us now on 01916661009
📲 Call, text or WhatsApp 07778416850
📧 Email [email protected]
or request a free quotation using our PAT Testing Quote form.
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🔍 Frequently Asked Questions
Is PAT testing required by law in County Durham?
While there’s no law that says you must do PAT testing, UK regulations require that all electrical equipment in a business or rental property is safe. PAT testing is the best way to prove this.
How often should I get PAT testing in County Durham?
Most businesses test annually, but it depends on your environment. We’re happy to advise based on your setup.
Do you serve homes or mobile workers?
Yes! We offer PAT testing for self-employed workers, mobile hairdressers, and anyone working from home who needs a certificate for insurance or contracts.