Accredited PAT Testers · Certificate Within 24 Hours · Hackney
PAT Testing Hackney — from £59.99
Portable Appliance Testing for landlords in Hackney. Accredited testers, fixed pricing, no hidden charges — full asset register and certificate emailed within 24 hours.
Postcodes covered: N16, E8, E5, E9, N1, N4, E2. 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 Hackney 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 Hackney — local property context
Most Hackney households live in flats: 60.4% in purpose-built blocks, against 40.3% across London, and 15.5% in flats or bedsits in converted or shared houses (Census 2021). Terraced houses hold only 13.9%. Much of the stock is old, with 34.9% of council tax properties built before 1919 (VOA 2025), while the interwar years account for 7.8%, about a third of the London share.
Hackney's licensing restarted on 1 May 2026: shares of three or more need a licence anywhere in the borough, and other private lets need one in 17 of 21 wards. Our accredited PAT testers regularly test furnished lets and HMOs across the N16, E8, E5, E9, N1, N4, E2 postcode areas, and carry out PAT Testing across Hackney for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.
Postcodes covered in Hackney
N16, E8, E5, E9, N1, N4, E2 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.
Landlord licensing and housing in Hackney
Property licensing in Hackney
London Borough of Hackney Designation of an Area for Additional Licensing 2025
Additional HMO · In force
- Applies to:
- HMOs of 3 or more people from 2 or more households, including houses, flats in converted houses and flats in blocks. Excludes section 257 converted blocks
- Area:
- Whole borough
- Period:
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2031
London Borough of Hackney Designation of an Area for Selective Licensing 2025
Selective · In force
- Applies to:
- Privately rented homes not licensable as an HMO, such as a home let to a single household, a single tenant or two sharers
- Area:
- 17 of 21 wards: all except Haggerston, Hoxton East and Shoreditch, Hoxton West and Woodberry Down
- Period:
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2031
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
- Applies to:
- Shared homes of 5 or more people from 2 or more households who share facilities such as a kitchen or bathroom
- Area:
- Whole borough
- Period:
- Run by Hackney since 2004 (council evidence pack)
Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the Hackney Council licensing page.
- Households renting privately
- 32.2% (London 30.0%)
- Census 2021
- Households renting socially
- 40.5% (London 23.1%)
- Census 2021
- Households in other converted buildings, such as former warehouses, schools or churches
- 3.4% (London 1.2%)
- Census 2021
- Homes built in 2000 or later
- 23.3% (London 17.9%)
- VOA 2025
Sources
- Hackney Council: Private landlords
- Hackney Council: Check which property licence you need
- Hackney Council: Apply for a property licence
- Hackney Council: Guidance for landlords
- Hackney Council: Additional licensing designation 2025 (notice)
- Hackney Council: Selective licensing designation 2025 (notice)
- Hackney Council: Additional HMO and selective licensing consultation evidence pack (2025)
- Hackney Council: Property licensing FAQ
- Hackney Council: Property licensing policy
- Hackney Council: Schedule of licence fees
- Hackney Council: HMO licence conditions
- Hackney Council: Selective licence conditions
- Hackney Council: Accommodation standards
- Hackney Council: Conservation areas map
- Hackney Council: Article 4 directions
- Hackney Council: Listed buildings
- Hackney Council: Smoke and emissions from burning
- Hackney Council: Air quality in Hackney
- ONS Census 2021: TS054 Tenure (Nomis)
- ONS Census 2021: TS044 Accommodation type (Nomis)
- ONS Census 2021: TS046 Central heating (Nomis)
- VOA: Council Tax Stock of Properties 2025
PAT Testing pricing in Hackney
Fixed pricing by number of appliances. The same prices apply in Hackney 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 — Hackney 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 Hackney 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 Hackney — frequently asked questions
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