DRA PAT Testing – providing electrical equipment testing in Newcastle upon Tyne

Regular electrical inspections and testing prevent (or reduce the chances of) electrical accidents and fire whilst helping you comply with your workplace legal requirements.

DRA PAT Testing offer high standards at a sensible price, honest guidance and compliant PAT Testing Certificate Reports. We are accredited through CHAS, PATTA and DBS checked.

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PAT Testing in Newcastle Upon Tyne and throughout Tyne and Wear

Regular Electrical Safety Inspections are essential to ensure your electrical systems are safe and meet the latest compliance to protect your property and people.

We are Newcastle’s premier PAT Testers; a leading In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (ISITEE) company, with over 15 years experience, more 5-star reviews than any other UK PAT Testing company, and over 1.4 Million appliances checked.

With our office in North Shields, and engineers in Sunderland, Seaham, Cramlington and Newcastle, we are perfectly located to work with businesses, schools and other organisations throughout Tyne and Wear and the wider North East region.

As well as specialising in electrical equipment safety testing (aka PAT testing), we can also help you with other areas of electrical safety through fixed wiring inspections (EICRs) and Fixed Appliance Testing.

Richard Ayre, Director of DRA PAT Testing

What our clients say about us…

Excellent
Based on 382 reviews
McKeag & Co Solicitors LLP
First time using DRA for a commercial building. Richard and Rob arrived on time and were very thorough, professional and efficient throughout. The communication prior to the works and whilst the works were carried out was great. The report and certification came through a few days later. WE will definitely be using DRA next year for our PAT Testing. Highley recommend this company.
Michael Downey
DRA attended our warehouse on time and promptly got to work testing the mobile equipment on our vans.
Work done quickly and efficiently as always.
Ramsay Floyd
Always get the best service from DRA and great value for money. Definitely recommend.
Excellent
Based on 382 reviews
McKeag & Co Solicitors LLP
First time using DRA for a commercial building. Richard and Rob arrived on time and were very thorough, professional and efficient throughout. The communication prior to the works and whilst the works were carried out was great. The report and certification came through a few days later. WE will definitely be using DRA next year for our PAT Testing. Highley recommend this company.

Our Clients Include..

Durham Constabulary
Jackson Hogg Recruitment
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Arlos Cafe in Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The Beacon of Light, Sunderland
Smart Academies of Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

DRA PAT Testing Ltd – A PAT Testing Company you can trust

A PAT Testing company you can trust, with fair prices and high standards, our all inclusive service is utilised by clients throughout the UK. Our clients have peace of mind from our work because they know when we say an appliance is safe, it really is.

✔  Free remedial repairs including rewires, replacement BS1363 plugs and fuses

✔  Guidance on how to improve safety through cable management and socket protection

✔  Comprehensive, compliant PAT Testing Certificate Reports including electrical readings

✔  Guidance on retest periods based on risk, compliance and insurance

We are currently one of the leading PAT testing companies in the North East with more 5-star reviews (over 500 across all platforms) than any other UK PAT Tester.

We have a team of experienced, qualified professional engineers all trained to operate to high standards, who work with assigned clients long term ensuring the best possible nurtured relationship which in turn leads to you having peace of mind that the engineer knows your business and how to maintain safety within it.

We believe in taking away your stress, by managing your electrical safety inspections for you, and reminding you when they are next due, so you can forget all about them. We can test all types of electrical equipment including industrial, 3-phase and fixed equipment as well as fixed wiring inspections.

Our Electrical Inspection and Testing Services

DRA PAT Testing are here to help you in all aspects of maintaining safe electrical systems, whether you need Portable appliances testing, hard wired equipment and the mains wiring inspecting.

Electrical Equipment Testing

PAT is carried out on appliances fitted with a plug, this includes all electrical equipment / appliances in use.

You are legally required to maintain all electrical equipment to ensure it is always safe to use; this should be done by a competent person and records should be kept.

Our comprehensive, all inclusive service provides you with everything you need to ensure compliance with HSE, insurance, regulatory bodies, etc.

Fixed Electrical Inspections

All types of electrical installation need regular inspections including mains wiring, emergency lighting and fire alarms, etc.

By working alongside the North East’s best accredited and trusted electrical and safety inspectors we can manage all areas of electrical safety for you.

Electrical inspections, periodic testing and proficient record keeping is required by law, health and safety, insurance, landlords, regulatory bodies, etc.

PAT Testing Newcastle upon Tyne – Areas we cover

I bet you searched “PAT Testing near me“; it’s totally understandable that you want a company who really are local, we are that. There are many you will find that are not based in our region, even claiming to be. Our engineers operate from their home base, and the business runs from an office in North Shields Royal Quays – you’re more than welcome to come visit us.

Our engineers are based in Newcastle, Wallsend, North Shields, Cramlington, Seaham and Sunderland so we are near you, assuming you are in or near those areas. We can cover most of the North East region within a 30-45 minute drive. Most of our work is in the Tyne and Wear area, and bordering locations. We also cover most of Northumberland.

So when you need your electrical equipment testing, whether you have one item or thousands, want to come to us or us come to you (which is more normal) simply get in touch so we can arrange an appointment.

Regular PAT Testing Keeps Everyone Happy! 😊

✔  The Fire Brigade / local fire inspector 🔥

✔  The Health and Safety Inspector

✔  Your insurance provider

✔  The Local Authorities

✔  Accreditation providers such as ISO, CHAS, Constructionline, etc.

✔  Your workforce and other users

When you get electrical equipment PAT tested annually it shows everyone that you care, it shows that you take safety seriously, it helps to protect your business and your livelihood, and it helps you to comply with your legal obligations as a business owner/manager/duty holder.

Health and Safety at Work is there to protect everyone in a workplace, and the premises; under the umbrella of HASWA is a host of regulations including ones for electrical safety. HASWA is there to ensure all aspects of work, at work, are safe, including appliances provided by landlords in rental properties, computers in offices, tools in workshops, etc.

Regular PAT Testing (ideally annually) helps to ensure electrical equipment stays safe.

PAT Testing Frequently Asked Questions