PAT testing
Portable appliance inspection and testing is planned around the equipment, its use and the site’s records.
PAT testing: defining the inspection and its records
What needs checking
An electrician checks equipment type, usage, condition and a practical inventory for the premises.
The work and handover
Agree a risk-based testing scope and record equipment identification and results.
Useful details for your enquiry
Provide the property type, approximate size, previous electrical reports and access arrangements. Mention occupied areas and any limits on planned power interruptions.
PAT testing: questions and answers
Does PAT testing assess all of the building wiring?
No. Appliance checks and fixed-installation inspection are different activities. Explain the equipment inventory and any concerns about the building supply separately.
How should equipment be prepared for an appliance testing visit?
Agree the inventory and access, identify equipment that cannot be interrupted without notice, and have existing records available. Include items in locked rooms or used away from the premises.
What affects the quotation for pat testing?
Installation size, equipment inventory, agreed limitations and access determine the testing scope and quotation. A quotation should confirm the agreed investigation, repair and testing before work is arranged.
PAT testing across the UK
Choose your area for enquiry guidance and local contact details. Confirm availability for your address when you contact us.
5920 areas. All links are available below.
East Midlands 416 areas
East of England 534 areas
London 826 areas
North East 185 areas
North West 355 areas
Northern Ireland 527 areas
Scotland 656 areas
South East 675 areas
South West 503 areas
Wales 579 areas
West Midlands 275 areas
Yorkshire and The Humber 389 areas
Discuss your electrical job
Call 0800 111 6480 or email info@24hourservices.ltd with the details you have. The scope, available next step and quotation can then be discussed.