Accredited PAT Testers · Certificate Within 24 Hours · Croydon
PAT Testing Croydon — from £59.99
Portable Appliance Testing for landlords in Croydon. Accredited testers, fixed pricing, no hidden charges — full asset register and certificate emailed within 24 hours.
Postcodes covered: CR0, CR2, CR7, SE25, CR8, CR5, SE19, SW16. 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 Croydon 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 Croydon — local property context
Houses outnumber flats in Croydon. At the 2021 Census, 24.7% of households lived in semi-detached houses, 23.3% in terraces and 12.2% in detached houses, against 29.0% in purpose-built flats and 8.5% in flats in converted or shared houses. By build date, 23.5% of council tax properties are from 1919 to 1939 and 25.7% from 1945 to 1982 (VOA 2025).
The council estimates that 31.2% of Croydon's housing stock is privately rented. The 2021 Census counted households instead and found 25.8% renting privately, below London's 30.0%. Our accredited PAT testers regularly test furnished lets and HMOs across the CR0, CR2, CR7, SE25, CR8, CR5, SE19, SW16 postcode areas, and carry out PAT Testing across Croydon for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.
Postcodes covered in Croydon
CR0, CR2, CR7, SE25, CR8, CR5, SE19, SW16 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.
Landlord licensing and housing in Croydon
Property licensing in Croydon
The London Borough of Croydon Designation of an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation 2026
Additional HMO · In force
- Applies to:
- HMOs of 3 or 4 people from 2 or more households that are not mandatory HMOs. Some section 257 converted blocks may also need a licence: check with the council
- Area:
- Whole borough
- Period:
- 25 September 2026 to 1 September 2031 (end date as published, October 2026)
London Borough of Croydon Designation for Areas for Selective Licensing 2026
Selective · In force
- Applies to:
- Privately rented homes let to a single household, a single tenant or two sharers, unless licensed as an HMO or otherwise exempt
- Area:
- 14 of 28 wards: Addiscombe East, Addiscombe West, Bensham Manor, Broad Green, Fairfield, Norbury and Pollards Hill, Norbury Park, Selhurst, South Croydon, South Norwood, Thornton Heath, Waddon, West Thornton and Woodside
- Period:
- 25 September 2026 to 1 September 2031 (end date as published, October 2026)
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
- Applies to:
- HMOs of 5 or more people from 2 or more households who share a toilet, bathroom or kitchen
- Area:
- Whole borough
- Period:
- National scheme, no end date
Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the Croydon Council licensing page.
- Licences granted under the 2010 to 2020 schemes
- About 40,000
- Croydon Council
- Private rented homes in the 14 selective wards
- 60% of the borough's total
- Croydon Council
- Households owning their home
- 54.7% (London 45.2%)
- Census 2021
- Households renting from a social landlord
- 17.9% (London 23.1%)
- Census 2021
Sources
- Croydon Council: Property licensing schemes
- Croydon Council: About our new housing licensing schemes
- Croydon Council: Selective Licensing Scheme 2026, applying for a licence
- Croydon Council: Additional HMO licensing designation 2026
- Croydon Council: Selective licensing designation 2026
- Croydon Council: Notice of amendment of commencement date
- Croydon Council: Commencement decision, July 2026
- Croydon Council: Cabinet report, private sector property licensing scheme (March 2026)
- Croydon Council: Selective licence conditions 2026
- Croydon Council: Additional HMO licensing scheme 2026, applying for a licence
- Croydon Council: Additional HMO licence conditions
- Croydon Council: Apply for a mandatory HMO licence
- Croydon Council: Check whether an HMO is licensed
- Croydon Council: Article 4 direction, small HMO conversions
- Croydon Council: Wood burning and smoke control
- ONS Census 2021: TS054 Tenure (Nomis)
- ONS Census 2021: TS044 Accommodation type (Nomis)
- VOA: Council Tax Stock of Properties 2025
PAT Testing pricing in Croydon
Fixed pricing by number of appliances. The same prices apply in Croydon 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 — Croydon 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 Croydon 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 Croydon — frequently asked questions
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