Can I apply for a Sutton HMO licence online?

No. Download the council's HMO application form (updated May 2026). Return it with the documents by post to the Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way, Sutton SM1 1EA, or by email to environmentalhealth@sutton.gov.uk. Each HMO needs its own form. Changes to an existing licence can be made online or on a form.

Is PAT Testing a legal requirement for landlords in Sutton?

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 Sutton 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 Sutton?

PAT Testing in Sutton 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 Sutton?

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

Sutton's largest building era is the inter-war period: 40.6% of its 86,290 council tax properties date from 1919 to 1939, and 30.6% from the 1930s alone (VOA 2025). Semi-detached houses are home to 27.9% of households, and only 3.9% live in flats in converted or shared houses (Census 2021). The council's stock study adds that only about 5% of the borough's housing predates 1900.

The council's 2025 study estimated 942 HMOs in Sutton. Since 22 March 2026, HMOs of 3 or more people from more than one household need a licence. Our accredited PAT testers regularly test furnished lets and HMOs across the SM1, SM6, SM5, SM2, SM3, KT4, CR0 postcode areas, and carry out PAT Testing across Sutton for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Sutton

SM1, SM6, SM5, SM2, SM3, KT4, CR0 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

PAT testing in Sutton: a certificate goes in with the HMO licence form

Sutton's HMO licence form is not complete without a portable appliance test certificate covering every electrical appliance the landlord supplies.

The same list of supporting documents includes a fire detection test report from the last year. Test the appliances before you send the form, so the dates line up.

Property licensing in Sutton

Additional HMO licensing
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 3 or 4 people forming more than one household, below the mandatory threshold
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
In force since 22 March 2026
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs with 5 or more unrelated occupiers forming more than one household and sharing amenities
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme, no end date

Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the London Borough of Sutton licensing page.

Households renting privately: 20.3% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Households who own their home: 64.4% (London 45.2%); Census 2021
Private rented homes that are flats: 56%; Sutton Council stock study, 2025
Housing built before 1954: 58%; Sutton Council stock study, 2025

Sources

PAT Testing pricing in Sutton

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

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