Accredited PAT Testers · Certificate Within 24 Hours · City of London
PAT Testing City of London — from £59.99
Portable Appliance Testing for landlords in City of London. Accredited testers, fixed pricing, no hidden charges — full asset register and certificate emailed within 24 hours.
Postcodes covered: EC2, EC1, EC4, E1, EC3. Next-day appointments available — book online in under 3 minutes.
from£59.99
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 City of London 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.
PAT Testing in City of London — local property context
The City had 8,161 homes in March 2022, and over 40% of them are in the Barbican, Golden Lane and Smithfield areas; the Barbican Estate alone accounts for 2,140. At the 2021 Census, 5.5% of households lived in flats in converted buildings such as former warehouses or churches, and only 1.3% in converted or shared houses (London 11.1%).
Most homes here are small flats: 53.4% of occupied City homes have one bedroom, against 21.2% across London, and only 3.8% have four bedrooms or more. Our accredited PAT testers regularly test furnished lets and HMOs across the EC2, EC1, EC4, E1, EC3 postcode areas, and carry out PAT Testing across City of London for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.
Postcodes covered in City of London
EC2, EC1, EC4, E1, EC3 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.
PAT testing for City HMOs
The City's HMO licence form asks whether every electrical appliance you supply meets the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations. It also asks for your latest PAT report from the last 12 months, where you have one. A recent test answers both questions with one document.
Property licensing in City of London
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
- Applies to:
- Homes shared by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households, including homes above or below commercial floors. A shared flat in a purpose-built block of 3 or more self-contained flats is outside this scheme
- Area:
- Whole City
- Period:
- Current definition since 1 October 2018 (SI 2018/221); in force as of October 2026
Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the City of London Corporation licensing page.
- Households renting privately
- 48.3% (London 30.0%)
- Census 2021
- Households in purpose-built flats
- 87.0% (London 40.3%)
- Census 2021
- Homes built 1955 to 1982
- 41.4% (London 17.5%)
- VOA 2025
- Conservation areas
- 28, with more than 600 listed buildings and structures
- City of London Corporation
Sources
- City of London Corporation: Private rented accommodation
- City of London Corporation: Houses in multiple occupation (HMO)
- City of London Corporation: HMO licence application form
- City of London Corporation: Guidance on HMO standards
- Legislation.gov.uk: Licensing of HMOs (Prescribed Description) (England) Order 2018
- Legislation.gov.uk: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, article 6
- GOV.UK: A guide to making your small block of flats safe from fire
- GOV.UK: Check your fire safety responsibilities under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
- City of London Corporation: Strategic Housing Market Assessment 2023
- City of London Corporation: Barbican Estate Listed Building Management Guidelines
- City of London Corporation: Golden Lane Estate Listed Building Management Guidelines
- City of London Corporation: Conservation areas
- City of London Corporation: Listed buildings
- City of London Corporation: Barbican Estate, register your sub-tenant
- City of London Corporation: Barbican Estate home improvements
- City of London Corporation: Asbestos data, all blocks, Barbican Estate
- City of London Corporation: Barbican Estate fire safety
- City of London Corporation: Barbican Estate fire risk assessments
- City of London Corporation: Cromwell Tower fire risk assessment (2024)
- City of London Corporation: Barbican Estate heating study (November 2024)
- ONS Census 2021: TS054 Tenure (Nomis)
- ONS Census 2021: TS044 Accommodation type (Nomis)
- VOA: Council Tax Stock of Properties 2025
PAT Testing pricing in City of London
Fixed pricing by number of appliances. The same prices apply in City of London 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 — City of London 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 City of London 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 City of London — frequently asked questions
Other landlord certificates in City of London
We also cover these landlord certificates in City of London:
EICR
in City of London
Gas Safety
in City of London
EPC
in City of London
FRA
in City of London
Commercial EICR
in City of London
Electrical Diagnostic
in City of London
Fuse Box
in City of London
Emergency Lights
in City of London
Commercial Gas (CP42)
in City of London
Boiler Installation
in City of London
Fire Safety Cert
in City of London
Fire Alarm Install
in City of London
Fire Door Cert
in City of London
Extinguisher Testing
in City of London
Commercial EPC
in City of London
Asbestos Survey
in City of London
Legionella
in City of London
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PAT Testing in nearby boroughs
We cover all 33 London boroughs. See PAT Testing pricing and booking for areas near City of London:
Book your PAT Testing in City of London
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Next-day appointments across City of London and all 33 London boroughs.
Book PAT Testing in City of London — from £59.99Fixed pricing. No hidden charges. Accredited testers. Certificate emailed within 24 hours.