Is PAT Testing a legal requirement for landlords in Bromley?

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 Bromley 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 Bromley?

PAT Testing in Bromley 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 Bromley?

Annually is widely recommended, and at the start of every new tenancy. For HMOs in Bromley, 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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PAT Testing Bromley — from £59.99

Portable Appliance Testing for landlords in Bromley. Accredited testers, fixed pricing, no hidden charges — full asset register and certificate emailed within 24 hours.

Postcodes covered: BR3, BR2, BR5, BR6, BR1, SE20, BR4, BR7, TN16, SE9, SE26, SE19. 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 Bromley 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 Bromley 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 Bromley — local property context

Bromley is London's largest borough by area, at 59 square miles, and over half of it is open countryside, much of it Metropolitan Green Belt. Semi-detached houses are its most common home type, at 29.9% of households (Census 2021). Of 143,430 council tax properties, 25.7% were built in the 1930s and 34.6% between 1945 and 1982 (VOA 2025).

Census 2021 counted 23,661 Bromley households renting privately, 17.4% of the total and the third lowest share of the 33 London boroughs. Our accredited PAT testers regularly test furnished lets and HMOs across the BR3, BR2, BR5, BR6, BR1, SE20, BR4, BR7, TN16, SE9, SE26, SE19 postcode areas, and carry out PAT Testing across Bromley for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Bromley

BR3, BR2, BR5, BR6, BR1, SE20, BR4, BR7, TN16, SE9, SE26, SE19 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

Landlord licensing and housing in Bromley

Property licensing in Bromley

Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs with 5 or more people forming 2 or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme, no end date; licences last 5 years (the only scheme in Bromley as of October 2026)

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

Households in detached houses: 18.1% (London 6.1%); Census 2021
Households in purpose-built flats: 23.5% (London 40.3%); Census 2021
Homes built before 1919: 17.0% (London 29.1%); VOA 2025
Households heated by mains gas only: 82.2%, the highest in London (London 70.5%); Census 2021
Households living in houses: 68.6% (London 46.0%); Census 2021
Households who own their home: 68.5% (London 45.2%); Census 2021
Homes built in 2000 or later: 10.5% (London 17.9%); VOA 2025
Conservation areas: 47; Bromley Council

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PAT Testing pricing in Bromley

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

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