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PAT Testing from £59.99
Portable Appliance Testing for furnished rental properties and HMOs. From £59.99 for up to 10 appliances — around £6 per appliance. Pass/fail label on every item. Digital asset register and certificate emailed within 24 hours.
from£59.99
- From
- £59.99
- Covers
- up to 10 appliances
- Certificate
- emailed within 24 hours
- Includes
- digital asset register
What is PAT Testing?
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is a series of visual inspections and electrical tests carried out on plug-in electrical appliances to verify they are safe to use. Every appliance is checked for visible damage to the cable, plug, casing, and connector, then tested electrically for earth continuity (on Class I appliances) and insulation resistance. A pass or fail label is applied to each appliance and a digital asset register is produced recording every item tested.
For landlords of furnished properties, PAT Testing is the recognised way to show that all supplied electrical appliances meet the safety standard required by law. A furnished property without a current PAT certificate may leave you exposed if a tenant is injured by a faulty appliance — and most landlord insurers will not pay out without one.
Which appliances need to be tested?
Any plug-in appliance you supply as part of the furnished tenancy. If you provided it and it has a plug, it needs a PAT test. If a tenant brings their own appliance, you are not responsible for testing it.
White goods
Washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, fridge-freezer
Kitchen appliances
Microwave, toaster, kettle, electric hob, extractor fan with plug
Living room
Television, set-top box, DVD/Blu-ray player, games console, lamps
Cleaning & other
Vacuum cleaner, electric heater, dehumidifier, fan, extension leads
Fixed appliances wired directly into the mains — such as an electric oven or hob — are covered by your EICR, not the PAT test.
PAT Testing pricing
Fixed pricing by number of appliances — no per-item surcharges within a band and no call-out charges. A furnished 1–3 bedroom property typically has 8–12 appliances.
PAT Testing — price by appliance count
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 AppliancesCheapest | £59.99 |
| 10–15 Appliances | £69.99 |
| 15–20 Appliances | £79.99 |
| 20–25 Appliances | £99.99 |
| 25–30 Appliances | £129.99 |
| 30–35 Appliances | £169.99 |
| 35–40 Appliances | £199.99 |
| 40–45 Appliances | £229.99 |
| 45–50 Appliances | £259.99 |
Additional charges (where applicable)
- Parking charge if no free parking available on site: £10
- Congestion Charge Zone: £20
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What's included for £59.99
- Visual inspection of every portable appliance, lead, and plug
- Earth continuity test on all Class I (earthed) appliances
- Insulation resistance test on all appliances
- Pass (green) or Fail (red) label applied to each appliance on the day
- Digital asset register listing every appliance tested with make, model, and result
- PAT test certificate emailed to you within 24 hours
PAT Testing for HMOs
HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) present a higher electrical risk than single lets. Multiple unrelated tenants use shared appliances more intensively, cables and plugs deteriorate faster, and fault detection is less reliable when no single occupant takes responsibility for reporting problems. Most HMO licences issued by London boroughs include an explicit condition requiring current PAT Testing for all supplied appliances.
An HMO with 5 bedrooms might supply 20–30 appliances across communal and individual rooms — washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge-freezer, microwave, and kettle in the kitchen, plus a TV and lamp in each bedroom. Our pricing scales transparently by appliance count, so a 30-appliance HMO would be £129.99 — no surprises.
Other compliance certificates you may need
Most landlords who book PAT Testing also hold a current EICR and Gas Safety Certificate. HMO landlords also require a Fire Risk Assessment. Book all together with our HMO Complete bundle.
How it works
- 1
Book online
Choose your appliance count, select a date, and pay securely. The booking takes under 3 minutes. You receive a confirmation email immediately.
- 2
Engineer visits
A City & Guilds 2377 qualified engineer arrives at the property and tests every appliance in situ. A pass or fail label is applied to each item on the day. You or a tenant can provide access — you do not need to be there.
- 3
Digital certificate emailed within 24 hours
Your PAT certificate and full digital asset register are emailed to you within 24 hours of the visit. The register lists every appliance by make, model, serial number, and result — your complete compliance record.
Appliance classes — why they affect your test
Not all electrical appliances are tested the same way. There are three classes of electrical appliance, and the class determines which tests are required. Your PAT engineer identifies the class of each item before testing.
Have a metal body and rely on an earth connection for protection. If insulation fails, the earth wire carries fault current safely away and trips the breaker before anyone receives a shock.
- Examples
- Metal-bodied kettles, irons, tumble dryers, toasters, most power tools
- Tests required
- Earth bond test + insulation resistance test
- How to identify
- No special marking — Class I is the default for most domestic appliances.
Have two layers of insulation, so no earth connection is needed. Even if the outer layer fails, the inner layer protects the user. Usually have a plastic body.
- Examples
- Hairdryers, many electric drills, laptop chargers, vacuum cleaners
- Tests required
- Insulation resistance test only — there is no earth to bond
- How to identify
- Look for a small double-square symbol on the casing or data plate.
Operate at less than 50V AC via a safety isolating transformer. The voltage is low enough that it cannot cause a dangerous electric shock under normal conditions.
- Examples
- Some LED garden lights, battery charging systems
- Tests required
- Usually visual inspection only
- How to identify
- Marked with the Roman numeral III or the relevant IEC symbol.
What happens during a PAT test
PAT testing is a two-part process — a visual inspection followed by electronic testing. Both parts are required. Around 90% of faults are caught visually.
Part 1: Visual inspection
- Cable condition — Checked for fraying, cuts, kinking near the plug, and damage where the cable enters the appliance.
- Plug condition — Cracked casing, bent or corroded pins, and missing or incorrect fuse are all fail conditions.
- Fuse rating — A 3A fuse for appliances under 700W; 13A for above 700W. A 13A fuse in a 200W lamp is dangerous — it will not blow before the cable overheats.
- Signs of overheating — Discolouration, burn marks, or melted plastic near the plug or cable entry point.
- Cable anchorage — The cable must be gripped at the plug body — not pulling directly on the internal terminals.
Part 2: Electronic testing
Confirms the earth conductor is intact and low-resistance (should be under 0.1 Ohms). A broken earth means the appliance cannot protect against electric shock if insulation fails.
Applies 500V to the wiring and measures resistance — should be above 1 Megaohm. Low readings indicate damaged or deteriorated cable insulation.
Measures current flowing from live parts to earth during normal operation. Kept below 0.75mA to prevent shock risk.
PAT testing frequency — how often is enough?
There is no single legal interval for PAT testing. The IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) and HSE provide guidance based on the environment and equipment type. For landlords, the following intervals apply:
| Environment | Recommended frequency |
|---|---|
| HMO (shared house) | Annually |
| Furnished single let | Every 2 years |
| Commercial premises | Annually for most equipment |
| Commercial kitchens | Every 6 months |
| Construction sites | Every 3 months |
| Schools | Annually (IT equipment: every 4 years) |
PAT Testing — frequently asked questions
Ready to book PAT Testing?
Book online in under 3 minutes. An engineer will contact you to confirm your appointment slot. From £59.99 for up to 10 appliances — digital certificate and asset register emailed within 24 hours.
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