DRA PAT Testing – your North East based Portable Appliance Testing experts
With over 15 years’ experience, over 500 Five-Star reviews we are the trusted choice for Portable Appliance Testing in Newcastle upon Tyne, throughout Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Co. Durham.
We offer top quality, no fuss solutions for ensuring your electrical equipment is safe, with guidance on sensible retest periods, free repairs, retest reminders and fully compliant PAT Testing Certificate Reports. We are CHAS accredited and PATTA members.
Portable Appliance Testing North East
We specialise in professional, reliable and fully compliant PAT testing for businesses, landlords, schools, trades and organisations of all sizes. Our fully qualified, highly trained technicians deliver thorough inspections, remedial repairs, clear documentation and peace of mind; all with a friendly service and no hidden costs.
✅ Fully certified and Insured (£10m PLI)
✅ Fast turnaround & digital reports
✅ Transparent Pricing with no hidden costs
✅ Flexible appointments to suite you
✅ Over 500 5-star reviews from happy clients.
PAT Testing North East – Areas We Cover
With technicians based in Newcastle, North Shields, Wallsend, Sunderland and Seaham, we are easily able to cover the North East region. Our office is in North Shields, where if you have just a few items to test you can bring them to us. If you’re within 30 minutes drive our standard initial prices apply. For further afield we charge a little bit extra to cover the travel time. See our prices page for more information.
If you have sites elsewhere in the UK
Some of our clients have sites elsewhere in the UK; we are able to service them too. Whilst our technicians mainly work in the North East, we do have some trusted contractors we use for work throughout the UK, such as in London, Yorkshire and the North West.
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.
Who We Work With
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.
