PAT Testing in Durham

DRA PAT Testing Ltd is one of Durham and the North East‘s leading (electrical) PAT testing company with more 5 star reviews on Google than any other electrical testing company.

With over 10 years experience of testing electrical equipment in the workplace we have developed a system to guarantee you minimal disruption, with sensible guidance and peace of mind that not only do your appliances maintain safety standards but you remain complaint with the legal regulations at all times.

We have hands-on experience of businesses of all sizes and types from people working from home, to large offices, salons, doctors surgeries, schools, hotels and so on; so whatever you do we can help.

We are able to test all types of electrical equipment including 110v, 230v, 415v and three-phase with plugs or industrial adaptors, integrated kitchen appliances where the plug can’t be accessed and electrical equipment wired directly into the mains supply.

We are also able to provide you with other electrical testing including fixed wiring inspections (EICR), emergency lighting, fire alarm testing and thermal image surveys, all carried out by our NICEIC registered electrical inspector.

We are a small but experienced team, qualified, PAT testing expert trained and competent with CSCS, DBS, Police checks, PATTA registered and CHAS accredited. We cover all of the North East of England from our Newcastle upon Tyne base.

PAT testing is a process that we carry out on electrical equipment to make sure it is safe to continue using, so that it complies with legal regulations. The process involves an inspection of the plug, fuse, cable and outer casing of the appliance to check for wear and tear, correct use, etc. and electrical tests using a PAT tester machine to check for internal faults in the earthing and insulation.

At any point during the inspection there may be a need for the engineer to carry out repairs so that the appliance will pass PAT testing; if this is necessary we will do it automatically. If something can’t be repaired then it would be deemed too dangerous to continue using and would fail the test; we’d then advice you what can be done with it.

PAT testing is carried out on appliances fitted with a plug (or industrial adaptor) that can be easily disconnected from the mains power socket. Integrated electrical appliances such as fridges in a kitchen are included in the inspection even when the plug can’t be accessed.

You need to get PAT testing done so that you comply with UK workplace regulations for health and safety; a duty holder for the business is responsible for ensuring equipment is safe to use and continues to be so. Regular PAT tests are recognised as the best and most efficient way of confirming electrical equipment is safe; especially as you will get a Certificate to confirm it.

Find out more about our electrical testing services or contact us for a no obligation PAT testing quotation.

DRA PAT Testing started up in Seaham in 2009 so the areas of County Durham are particularly important business areas for us, but we cover all of the North East. In fact we have clients all over the United Kingdom, so wherever you are, rest assured, we can help. Just get in touch and tell us what you need. 

We cover all of the North East of England including Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Co. Durham, and Teesside. So whether you are in Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Middlesbrough or anywhere else we will come to you to test your  electrical equipment.