Do Barnet's PAT intervals apply to mandatory HMO licences too?

Yes. The council's HMO licence conditions are one set for mandatory and additional licences, so the 2-year and 4-year schedule applies to both. The additional designation ends on 27 October 2027 unless revoked earlier, and as of October 2026 no consultation on renewing it had been found. Mandatory HMO licensing is national and does not end with it.

Is PAT Testing a legal requirement for landlords in Barnet?

PAT Testing is not a named legal requirement, but the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 require landlords in Barnet to ensure all electrical appliances they supply are safe. PAT Testing is the recognised way to demonstrate compliance, and most landlord insurance policies specifically require it for furnished properties.

How much does PAT Testing cost in Barnet?

PAT Testing in Barnet starts from £59.99 for up to 10 appliances. 10–15 appliances cost £69.99, and larger portfolios are priced per appliance band up to 50 appliances. The only location-based surcharge is £20 for properties within the London Congestion Charge Zone, and £10 if no free on-site parking is available.

How often should PAT Testing be carried out in Barnet?

Annually is widely recommended, and at the start of every new tenancy. For HMOs in Barnet, where appliances are used more intensively and by more people, annual testing is effectively the minimum. Higher-risk properties may benefit from testing every six months.

What does a PAT test involve?

Our engineer visually inspects every portable electrical appliance for damage, then carries out electrical safety tests including earth continuity, insulation resistance and — where applicable — a functional check. Every appliance receives a pass or fail label, and you receive a full asset register listing every item tested and its result.

Do I need to be at the property for PAT Testing?

No. A tenant, keyholder or letting agent can provide access. The engineer needs access to every appliance being tested. We confirm the engineer's arrival window by text in advance.

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What is PAT Testing?

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is the inspection and testing of portable electrical appliances — anything with a plug, from kettles and toasters to washing machines and lamps — to confirm they are safe to use. Our engineer visually inspects each appliance for damage, then carries out electrical safety tests including earth continuity and insulation resistance.

While not a named legal requirement, PAT Testing is the recognised way for landlords in Barnet to demonstrate they have met their duty of care under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Most landlord insurance policies specifically require it for furnished lets.

Insurance note: PAT Testing is not a named legal minimum, but landlords in Barnet should check their buildings and contents insurance policy — many insurers will refuse a claim arising from a faulty appliance if you cannot produce a current PAT certificate.

PAT Testing in Barnet — local property context

Little of Barnet's housing predates 1900: 6.5% of council tax properties, against 20.9% across London, while 21.2% were built in the 1930s alone (VOA 2025). Detached houses hold 10.1% of households, against 6.1% London-wide, purpose-built flats 36.6% and terraced houses only 14.9%. A further 1.3% live in a commercial building, such as a flat over a shop (Census 2021).

In 22 of Barnet's 24 wards at least a fifth of homes are privately rented, rising to 48% in Golders Green (Census 2021). Our accredited PAT testers regularly test furnished lets and HMOs across the EN5, NW9, HA8, NW11, NW4, N12, NW7, N3, N2, EN4, N20, NW2, N11 postcode areas, and carry out PAT Testing across Barnet for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Barnet

EN5, NW9, HA8, NW11, NW4, N12, NW7, N3, N2, EN4, N20, NW2, N11 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

PAT testing in Barnet: two-year and four-year intervals

Barnet's HMO licence conditions set two PAT intervals instead of one. Portable equipment supplied by the landlord should be tested every 2 years, and fridges, washing machines and electric fires every 4 years.

A shared house supplied with a kettle, a toaster and a washing machine therefore runs on two cycles; testing everything at the two-year mark keeps them together.

Property licensing in Barnet

London Borough of Barnet Designation for an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation 2022
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs with 3 or more people from 2 or more households; and section 257 converted blocks of 3 or more storeys with at least 3 flats, all privately rented and in the same ownership or control, not built to the 1991 Building Regulations or later
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
27 October 2022 to 27 October 2027
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs with 5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing a kitchen, bathroom or WC, including converted buildings that mix self-contained flats and shared units
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme, no end date

Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the Barnet Council licensing page.

Households renting privately: 32.7% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Homes built 1919 to 1939: 33.8% (London 22.2%); VOA 2025
Households in semi-detached houses: 27.5% (London 18.6%); Census 2021
Conservation areas: 16; Barnet Council

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PAT Testing pricing in Barnet

Fixed pricing by number of appliances. The same prices apply in Barnet as across all other London boroughs — no London surcharge. The only location-based fee is the £20 Congestion Charge Zone addition for central London properties.

PAT Testing — Barnet pricing

Description	Price
Up to 10 AppliancesCheapest	£59.99Book
10–15 Appliances	£69.99Book
15–20 Appliances	£79.99Book
20–25 Appliances	£99.99Book
25–30 Appliances	£129.99Book
30–35 Appliances	£169.99Book
35–40 Appliances	£199.99Book
40–45 Appliances	£229.99Book
45–50 Appliances	£259.99Book

Additional charges (where applicable)

Parking charge if no free on-site parking is available: £10
Properties in the London Congestion Charge Zone: £20

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What's included from £59.99

Every PAT Testing visit we carry out in Barnet covers up to 10 appliances at no extra cost beyond the price shown.

Visual inspection of every portable appliance for damage or wear
Earth continuity and insulation resistance testing
Functional check where applicable
Pass/fail label applied to every appliance tested
Full asset register listing every appliance and its result
Accredited PAT tester — fully qualified and insured
Digital certificate emailed within 24 hours
Faulty appliances flagged with a clear recommendation

PAT Testing Barnet — frequently asked questions

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