Accredited PAT Testers · Certificate Within 24 Hours · Islington
PAT Testing Islington — from £59.99
Portable Appliance Testing for landlords in Islington. Accredited testers, fixed pricing, no hidden charges — full asset register and certificate emailed within 24 hours.
Postcodes covered: N1, N7, N19, N5, EC1, N4. 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 Islington 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 Islington — local property context
Islington fits 225,000 residents into 15 square kilometres, the second densest borough in England and Wales on the council's figures, and most of its homes are flats. At the 2021 Census, 57.4% of households lived in purpose-built flats and 21.3% in flats or bedsits in converted or shared houses, while 12.7% lived in terraced houses. The stock is old: 35.9% of council tax properties predate 1900 (VOA 2025).
Islington expects landlords to join the London Rental Standard and be accredited, and requires a licence for shared homes of three or more people from two households or more. Our accredited PAT testers regularly test furnished lets and HMOs across the N1, N7, N19, N5, EC1, N4 postcode areas, and carry out PAT Testing across Islington for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.
Postcodes covered in Islington
N1, N7, N19, N5, EC1, N4 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.
PAT testing in Islington: a certificate the tenant sees
On selectively licensed lets, Islington's May 2024 conditions put the PAT certificate in the tenant's hands: they must receive, or see displayed, a certificate covering the appliances you supply.
Property licensing in Islington
London Borough of Islington Designation of an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation 2025
Additional HMO · In force
- Applies to:
- HMOs of 3 or 4 people from 2 or more households who share facilities, including such flats in purpose-built blocks; and section 257 converted blocks below the 1991 Building Regulations standard where every flat is rented and the building is in one ownership
- Area:
- Whole borough
- Period:
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2031
London Borough of Islington Designation of an Area for Selective Licensing 2024
Selective · In force
- Applies to:
- Privately rented homes let to one person, two sharers or a single household (not HMOs, owner-occupied homes or social housing)
- Area:
- Finsbury Park, Tollington and Hillrise wards
- Period:
- 20 May 2024 to 19 May 2029
London Borough of Islington Designation of an Area for Selective Licensing 2026
Selective · Not yet in force
- Applies to:
- Privately rented homes let to one person, two sharers or a single household (not HMOs, owner-occupied homes or social housing)
- Area:
- Barnsbury, Caledonian, Tufnell Park, Mildmay, Highbury, Junction and Laycock wards
- Period:
- 23 November 2026 to 22 November 2031 (applications open since 7 September 2026)
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
- Applies to:
- Homes of 5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing a kitchen, bathroom or toilet, including buildings of bedsits or flats that are not fully self-contained
- Area:
- Whole borough
- Period:
- National scheme, no end date
Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the Islington Council licensing page.
- Households renting privately
- 31.2% (London 30.0%)
- Census 2021
- Households renting socially, the largest tenure
- 40.2% (London 23.1%)
- Census 2021
- Private renting by ward
- 25% to 41% of homes, highest in Caledonian
- Islington Council estimate, 2025
- Conservation areas
- 42
- Islington Council
Sources
- Islington Council: Landlords
- Islington Council: Property licensing
- Islington Council: How to apply for a property licence
- Islington Council: Inspecting your property
- The Gazette: Islington additional HMO licensing designation 2025
- Islington Council: Selective licensing 2024, public notice
- Islington Council: Selective licensing designation 2026
- Islington Council: Selective licence conditions (May 2024)
- Islington Council: Standards for houses in multiple occupation (August 2026)
- Islington Council: Executive report on the private rented sector consultation (October 2025)
- Islington Council: Conservation areas
- Islington Council: Property near a designated or protected area
- ONS Census 2021: TS054 Tenure (Nomis)
- ONS Census 2021: TS044 Accommodation type (Nomis)
- VOA: Council Tax Stock of Properties 2025
PAT Testing pricing in Islington
Fixed pricing by number of appliances. The same prices apply in Islington 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 — Islington 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 Islington 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 Islington — frequently asked questions
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