Is PAT Testing a legal requirement for landlords in Greenwich?

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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich?

PAT Testing in Greenwich 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 Greenwich?

Annually is widely recommended, and at the start of every new tenancy. For HMOs in Greenwich, 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: SE18, SE9, SE10, SE3, SE28, SE7, SE2, SE12, SE8. 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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich — local property context

Almost one in five Greenwich households rents from the council (18.6%, London 12.1%, Census 2021). Over a quarter of homes date from 2000 or later: council tax records place 26.3% of properties in the 2000 to 2025 build period (VOA 2025). Purpose-built flats are the most common type of home, housing 43.1% of households at the 2021 Census.

The council estimates about 32,242 privately rented homes in Greenwich in 2025, roughly 26% of the stock, up from about 21% in 2011. Our accredited PAT testers regularly test furnished lets and HMOs across the SE18, SE9, SE10, SE3, SE28, SE7, SE2, SE12, SE8 postcode areas, and carry out PAT Testing across Greenwich for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Greenwich

SE18, SE9, SE10, SE3, SE28, SE7, SE2, SE12, SE8 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

PAT testing in Greenwich: recall checks on single lets

Greenwich's January 2026 selective licence conditions ask landlords to check the appliances they supply for manufacturer recalls and to register new appliances with the manufacturer. A PAT visit leaves you with an itemised list of those appliances, which is the list to check against recall notices.

Property licensing in Greenwich

Royal Borough of Greenwich Designation of an Area for Selective Licensing 2022
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Houses and flats let to a single household that do not need an HMO licence (registered social landlord lets and statutory exemptions excluded)
Area:
Parts of the pre-2022 Plumstead, Glyndon, Shooters Hill, Woolwich Common and Woolwich Riverside wards (now parts of Plumstead and Glyndon, Plumstead Common, Shooters Hill, Woolwich Common, Woolwich Arsenal and Woolwich Dockyard)
Period:
1 October 2022 to 1 October 2027
Royal Borough of Greenwich Designation for an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation 2023
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 3 or more people from 2 or more households that are not mandatory HMOs, including section 257 converted blocks below the 1991 Building Regulations standard where more than a third of the flats are let short-term
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing a toilet, bathroom or kitchen
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme, no end date
Proposed expanded selective licensing scheme (2026 consultation)
Selective · Consultation
Applies to:
Single-household private lets: about 22,500 homes, around 70% of the borough's private rented sector; would replace the 2022 scheme
Area:
18 wards, one of them in part (southern Woolwich Arsenal); six areas left out
Period:
Proposal only as of October 2026: consulted 21 July to 12 October 2026, Cabinet decision due towards the end of 2026, could start from spring 2027

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

Licences on the council's public register (July 2026): 4,890: 3,354 selective, 829 mandatory HMO, 707 additional HMO; Royal Borough of Greenwich
Selective-area properties that hold the licence they need: About 60%; Royal Borough of Greenwich, 2026
Private rented homes outside known HMOs with at least one serious hazard: About 17.5% (national benchmark 9% to 10%); Royal Borough of Greenwich estimate, 2025/26

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PAT Testing pricing in Greenwich

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

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