PAT Testing Kensington & Chelsea — 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 Kensington & Chelsea 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 Kensington & Chelsea — local property context

Kensington and Chelsea has the highest share of pre-1900 property in London: 62.6% of homes, against 20.9% across the capital (VOA 2025). Flats dominate: about 80% of households live in purpose-built or converted flats, while terraced houses account for 12.8% (Census 2021). Nearly three quarters of the borough sits within 38 conservation areas.

Private renting is the borough's largest tenure: 39.6% of households rent privately, more than the 31.7% who own, against a London private-rented share of 30.0% (Census 2021). Our accredited PAT testers regularly test furnished lets and HMOs across the W11, W10, SW3, W8, SW10, SW5, SW7, W14, SW1X postcode areas, and carry out PAT Testing across Kensington & Chelsea for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

PAT testing in Kensington and Chelsea: evidence for the appliance declaration

RBKC does not name PAT testing in its HMO licence conditions. Condition 6 instead makes the licence holder keep landlord-supplied electrical appliances safe and email the council a declaration of their safety within 14 days of a request.

A dated PAT record for each appliance gives that declaration something to stand on. In a furnished flat share, list every item you supplied so the declaration matches what is in the property.

Households renting privately

39.6% (London 30.0%)

Census 2021

Households in purpose-built flats

56.7% (London 40.3%)

Census 2021

Homes built before 1900

62.6%, the highest in London (London 20.9%)

VOA 2025

Conservation areas

38, covering nearly three quarters of the borough

RBKC

PAT Testing pricing in Kensington & Chelsea

Fixed pricing by number of appliances. The same prices apply in Kensington & Chelsea 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.

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What's included from £59.99

Every PAT Testing visit we carry out in Kensington & Chelsea 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

Other landlord certificates in Kensington & Chelsea

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