Providing PAT testing in the North East of England since 2009
Giving you peace of mind that your electrical equipment is safe and you remain compliant












































































































PAT testing North East
DRA PAT Testing: providing a specialist PAT testing service in the North East of England
DRA PAT Testing Ltd is 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 the top of Northumberland to Middlesbrough and County Durham from our Newcastle upon Tyne base.

Our North East PAT testing clients include
The National Trust – we currently do PAT testing for the National Trust at various North East sites including their Newcastle upon Tyne local office, and Cragside House and Gardens at Rothbury in Northumberland. We have been working with the trust since 2015.
Subway – We do PAT testing at 12 Subway branches from Gateshead to Middlesbrough. Working in fast food outlets like this require a degree of flexibility on our part; often with early starts to get done before shops open, or waiting for staff to finish serving customers before we can step in to do our job.
Hilton Garden Hotel – we carry out the PAT testing for the Hilton Garden hotel owned by Sunderland AFC situated within the grounds of the Stadium of Light in SR1 3HP. We first did this hotel in 2020, working to strict Covid restrictions at the height of the pandemic.
Durham Constabulary – we have been working with County Durham‘s Police force since 2015, and have to visit every station and owned building on a regular basis. This project has been structured so it’s on a rolling retest period, with the force’s buildings placed in 3 blocks, each done every 3 years for most appliances, although we do have to visit some sites annually. This project includes the Head Office at Aykley Heads in DH1 5TS.
North East of England Chamber of Commerce – as members of the NECC we have retained this contract since we took it on in 2014. We currently do the testing in all the chamber’s offices including Durham, Newcastle and Middlesbrough.
Jackson Hogg Recruitment – is a high end recruitment agency based in Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 3QS. We do the testing for their office IT and home-workers equipment on an annual basis.

Free Repairs & Parts
What is PAT testing and why do you need it?
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.
What our customers say
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Excellent, friendly and efficient service. We have a lot of staff that work flexibly and Richard was happy to pop back at a later date to test their equipment which we hadn’t initially mentioned. Would recommend DRA to any organisation that needs appliance testing carried out.
Jackson Hogg Recruitment, Newcastle
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These guys were recommended to us and they came in recently to do the PAT Testing. The service was first class and report very professionally presented in an easy to understand format. It is rare I give 5 stars in a review however in this case it is thoroughly deserved and would recommend DRA PAT Testing Limited to any organisation
Dacon Fabrication
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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. Great value, and respectful of covid guidelines. I would highly recommend and we will be using DRA Testing in a years time.
Nesma Marketing
✅ Same day PAT Test Certificates
✅ Free remedial repairs and replacement parts
✅ Experienced PAT testing engineers
✅ Ensures compliance with Health & Safety
✅ Ensures your insurance policy is valid
✅ Prompt reminders for retests
PAT Testing North East
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.
Free remedial repairs
Free replacement plugs & fuses
Free guidance on retests
Unique appliance ID numbers
Data recorded in our database for life
PAT Test Certificates issued within a few days
All of North East covered
A personalised service every time
Timely reminders for retests
Optional Microwave emissions tests
Fixed appliance testing available
Discounts for fixed wiring inspections (EICR)
PAT Testing North East
If you are still unsure of what you need or who you want to work with why don’t we meet up? I am happy to come to see you to discuss your situation and show you how we can help you. Just call me direct on 07897240878 – Richard.