What does a Newham document audit ask for?

On safety, Newham asks for the gas safety certificate, the fire alarm and emergency lighting test certificate, the EICR and the electrical appliance test certificate. It also lists the written statement of terms, inspection and pest control records, deposit paperwork, management arrangements, references and occupant details. The licence holder stays responsible even when an agent manages the property, so make sure you can reach the agent's copies.

Is PAT Testing a legal requirement for landlords in Newham?

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 Newham 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 Newham?

PAT Testing in Newham 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 Newham?

Annually is widely recommended, and at the start of every new tenancy. For HMOs in Newham, 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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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 Newham 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 Newham 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 Newham — local property context

Newham's housing is split between old and new: VOA figures put 37.0% of homes before 1919 and 28.8% from 2000 onwards, both well above London's 29.1% and 17.9%. Terraced houses hold 31.3% of households against 21.3% London-wide, and purpose-built flats 43.6% (Census 2021). The council said in 2021 that HMOs were distributed across all wards.

Private renting is Newham's largest tenure, at 38.5% of households (Census 2021), and the council licenses nearly every private let in 22 of its 24 wards. Our accredited PAT testers regularly test furnished lets and HMOs across the E6, E16, E15, E13, E7, E12, E20 postcode areas, and carry out PAT Testing across Newham for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Newham

E6, E16, E15, E13, E7, E12, E20 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

PAT testing in Newham: a licence condition with no set interval

Newham's licence condition 21 requires a test report for every electrical appliance the landlord supplies, provided within 28 days of a demand, but it sets no test interval. The date on the report is yours to defend.

Newham's enforcement policy effective from 1 May 2026 lists appliance test certificates among the licence-condition items in its penalty matrix. Breaching a licence condition can bring a civil penalty of up to £40,000.

The condition appears in both licence types, so a cooker or washing machine left in a selectively licensed family home is covered as well as those in an HMO.

Property licensing in Newham

Designation of an Area for Selective Licensing No.1 2023
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Every privately rented home that is not an HMO, whatever its size or occupation, including homes let to one household or to two unrelated sharers
Area:
22 of 24 wards: all except Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park
Period:
1 June 2023 to 31 May 2028
Designation for Additional Licensing of HMOs No.1 2023
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 3 or 4 people forming 2 or more households. Does not cover section 257 converted blocks of flats
Area:
22 of 24 wards: all except Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park
Period:
1 January 2023 to 31 December 2027
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs shared by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households
Area:
Whole borough, including Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park
Period:
National scheme, no end date

Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the Newham Council licensing page.

Households renting privately: 38.5% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Households in terraced houses: 31.3% (London 21.3%); Census 2021
Homes built before 1919: 37.0% (London 29.1%); VOA 2025
Homes built in 2000 or later: 28.8% (London 17.9%); VOA 2025

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PAT Testing pricing in Newham

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

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PAT Testing in nearby boroughs

We cover all 33 London boroughs. See PAT Testing pricing and booking for areas near Newham:

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