Is PAT Testing a legal requirement for landlords in Bexley?

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 Bexley 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 Bexley?

PAT Testing in Bexley 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 Bexley?

Annually is widely recommended, and at the start of every new tenancy. For HMOs in Bexley, 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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Postcodes covered: DA8, DA7, DA16, DA15, DA14, DA17, DA5, DA1, DA6, SE2, SE28, DA18. Next-day appointments available — book online in under 3 minutes.

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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 Bexley 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 Bexley 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 Bexley — local property context

In Bexley, 44.2% of households live in a semi-detached house, the highest share of any London borough (Census 2021). Of the borough's council tax properties, 37.0% were built in the 1930s (VOA 2025).

Private renting in Bexley more than doubled between 2001 and 2011, a 103% rise, yet Census 2021 put it at 15.3% of households, the smallest share of any London borough. Our accredited PAT testers regularly test furnished lets and HMOs across the DA8, DA7, DA16, DA15, DA14, DA17, DA5, DA1, DA6, SE2, SE28, DA18 postcode areas, and carry out PAT Testing across Bexley for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Bexley

DA8, DA7, DA16, DA15, DA14, DA17, DA5, DA1, DA6, SE2, SE28, DA18 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

Landlord licensing and housing in Bexley

Property licensing in Bexley

Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs with 5 or more people in 2 or more households, whatever the number of storeys
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme, no end date; licences last up to 5 years
The London Borough of Bexley Selective Licensing Scheme 2024
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Privately rented homes in the ward, unless exempt (HMOs that need a mandatory licence are exempt)
Area:
Belvedere ward only
Period:
13 January 2025 to 12 January 2030 (designation made 3 October 2024)
Previous selective licensing designation (2018)
Selective · Expired
Applies to:
Privately rented homes in those four areas; not renewed there
Area:
Thamesmead North, Abbey Wood/Lower Belvedere, Erith and Manor Road
Period:
1 October 2018 to 31 August 2023

Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the London Borough of Bexley licensing page.

Households in flats in converted or shared houses: 1.8% (London 11.1%); Census 2021
Households in purpose-built flats: 21.3% (London 40.3%); Census 2021
Households renting from the council: 2.6% (London 12.1%); the council owns no housing stock; Census 2021; Bexley Council
Homes built 1945 to 1982: 29.3% (London 22.5%); VOA 2025

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PAT Testing pricing in Bexley

Fixed pricing by number of appliances. The same prices apply in Bexley 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 — Bexley 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 Bexley 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 Bexley — frequently asked questions

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