Who needs a same-day PAT Testing Certificate?
- Fire officer or council inspection due today
- Insurer requesting immediate documentation
- New tenancy / HMO licence requirement
- School, nursery or care setting compliance issue
- Failed or missing previous PAT records
- Last-minute audit or health & safety inspection
If you’ve been told “we need the certificate today”, you’re in the right place.
What does same-day PAT certification mean?
Same-day PAT testing means we attend your site, inspect and test your electrical equipment, and issue your PAT Testing Certificate Report as a PDF on the same day – often within a few hours of testing.
- On-site inspection and testing
- Fully itemised PAT Testing Certificate
- Electrical test readings included
- Repairs to plugs, fuses and cables carried out where possible
- Certificate emailed as a PDF
This is a full, compliant PAT Testing Certificate – not a temporary or “basic” report.
How fast can you get your PAT Testing Certificate?
We regularly issue PAT Testing Certificates on the same day as testing, depending on availability and site requirements.
To ensure urgent jobs can be prioritised and completed efficiently, same-day certification for new clients is confirmed once payment is received.
If you’re unsure whether same-day certification is achievable, call us and we’ll advise immediately.
What’s included in our same-day PAT Testing service?
✔ Visual inspection of each appliance
✔ Electrical testing where required
✔ Pass / fail status clearly recorded
✔ Unique ID number per appliance
✔ Engineer name and test date
✔ Repair notes and remedial actions logged
✔ Fully compliant PAT Testing Certificate Report
✔ Certificate emailed as PDF the same day
Our certificates are accepted by insurers, councils, fire officers, landlords, schools, CQC, Ofsted and HMO licensing teams.
Same-day PAT Testing across the North East
We’re based in the North East and regularly provide urgent PAT testing across:
Newcastle · North Tyneside · Gateshead · Sunderland · Durham · Northumberland
If you’re outside these areas, call us – we may still be able to help.
Why Choose DRA for urgent PAT testing?
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Experienced, qualified PAT testing engineers
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No “cheap certificate” shortcuts
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Repairs to plugs, fuses and cables carried out where possible
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Clear, inspection-ready documentation
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Trusted by hundreds of local businesses
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Honest advice if same-day isn’t realistically achievable
Same-Day PAT Testing FAQs
Q: Can you really issue the certificate the same day?
Yes. In most cases we issue the PAT Testing Certificate as a PDF the same day as testing.
Q: Is it more expensive?
Same-day work can cost more depending on urgency and scheduling. We’ll tell you upfront.
Q: Is the certificate fully compliant?
Yes. It’s the same full PAT Testing Certificate we issue for all jobs.
Q: What if repairs are needed?
Minor repairs (plugs, fuses, cables) are usually completed during the visit.
Need a PAT Testing Certificate today?
If you need a PAT Testing Certificate urgently, call us now and we’ll tell you straight away what we can do.
🔴 Call now – 0191 666 1009
⚪ Request a Same-Day PAT Testing Quote
The 4 Most asked questions about PAT testing
What’s involved in the PAT test?
PAT testing is farily inobtrusive, and when we work together minimal disruption is guarenteed. We do need to turn equipment off and unplug it to test it but the process is quite quick, so not much downtime. We do repairs as we come across them, so you don’t need to worry about delays due to faults, and every test produces results that are recorded into a fully compliant report which documents every device tested, maintenance and the device location in your premises.
Is PAT testing a legal requirement?
You are legally required to maintain safe electrical equipment for continued use and to prevent danger occuring. In the event of an accident occuring, for an investigation you need to provide evidence that your devices were safe, and that you have done everything you can to ensure this. Regular Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) finds faults and fixes them, ensuring dangers are prevented, and the accompanying report ensures your compliance.
How often should PAT testing be done?
PAT testing should be repeated as often as is necessary to prevent danger occuring. A risk assessment is a good way to work out the risks, which help to determine appropriate frequency. We can also guide you based on our vast experience. Typically, site managers opt for annual PAT tests. With DRA PAT Testing we put you in our reminder system, so when tests are due again we contact you to arrange a retest date.
Do new electrical devices require PAT testing?
Assuming you purchased the new appliances from a reputable source, they do not usually require PAT testing immediately, and should be ok to wait until your next scheduled test assuming that is within 12 months of purchase. We do however recommend that the device be visually inspected before use. However, if you are in doubt at all, get it tested, for peace of mind.