Accredited PAT Testers · Certificate Within 24 Hours · Merton
PAT Testing Merton — from £59.99
Portable Appliance Testing for landlords in Merton. Accredited testers, fixed pricing, no hidden charges — full asset register and certificate emailed within 24 hours.
Postcodes covered: SW19, CR4, SM4, SW20, SW16, KT3, SW17. 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 Merton 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 Merton — local property context
Most Merton homes predate 1939, and the inter-war years, not the Victorian era, are the largest single build period. Only 26.5% of council tax properties were built before 1919, below London's 29.1%, and about 88% predate 2000 (VOA 2025). Flats in converted or shared houses hold 9.2% of households, against 11.1% London-wide (Census 2021).
At the 2021 Census, 29.1% of Merton households rented privately, close to London's 30.0%. Owner-occupation was 55.6% (London 45.2%) and social renting 14.2% (London 23.1%). Our accredited PAT testers regularly test furnished lets and HMOs across the SW19, CR4, SM4, SW20, SW16, KT3, SW17 postcode areas, and carry out PAT Testing across Merton for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.
Postcodes covered in Merton
SW19, CR4, SM4, SW20, SW16, KT3, SW17 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.
Landlord licensing and housing in Merton
Property licensing in Merton
London Borough of Merton Designation of an Area for Additional Licencing 2023
Additional HMO · In force
- Applies to:
- HMOs of 3 or more people forming 2 or more households (in practice shares of 3 or 4, as 5 or more need a mandatory licence); small converted buildings of two flats in under three storeys are exempt
- Area:
- Seven wards: Colliers Wood, Cricket Green, Figge's Marsh, Graveney, Lavender Fields, Longthornton and Pollards Hill
- Period:
- 24 September 2023 to 23 September 2028
London Borough of Merton Designation of an Area for Selective Licencing 2023
Selective · In force
- Applies to:
- Privately rented homes let to a single household (not HMOs, not housing association lets)
- Area:
- Four wards: Figge's Marsh, Graveney, Longthornton and Pollards Hill
- Period:
- 24 September 2023 to 23 September 2028
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
- Applies to:
- HMOs of 5 or more people forming more than one household (flats in purpose-built blocks of 3 or more self-contained flats exempt)
- Area:
- Whole borough
- Period:
- National scheme, no end date
Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the Merton Council licensing page.
- Homes built 1919 to 1939
- 36.8% (London 22.2%)
- VOA 2025
- Households in terraced houses
- 35.7% (London 21.3%)
- Census 2021
- Households in purpose-built flats
- 28.4% (London 40.3%)
- Census 2021
Sources
- Merton Council: Property licensing for landlords and letting agents
- Merton Council: Apply for a licence
- Merton Council: Mandatory HMO licence
- Merton Council: Additional HMO licence
- Merton Council: Selective licence
- Merton Council: Additional licensing public notice (June 2023)
- Merton Council: Selective licensing public notice (June 2023)
- Merton Council: Private rented sector consultation
- Merton Council: Cabinet, 16 February 2026
- Merton Council: Cabinet report on borough-wide HMO Article 4 and licensing (February 2026)
- Merton Council: Full Council, 16 September 2026 (Article 4 direction for small HMOs confirmed)
- Merton Council: Houses in multiple occupation
- Merton Council: Guidance on fire safety in privately rented properties
- Merton Council: HMO amenity standards
- Merton Council: Article 4 directions
- Merton Council: Private rented sector stock report (Metastreet, September 2022)
- Merton Council: Grants and finance
- ONS Census 2021: TS054 Tenure (Nomis)
- ONS Census 2021: TS044 Accommodation type (Nomis)
- VOA: Council Tax Stock of Properties 2025
PAT Testing pricing in Merton
Fixed pricing by number of appliances. The same prices apply in Merton 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 — Merton 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 Merton 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 Merton — frequently asked questions
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