I offer an expert, qualified and accredited PAT testing service for all types of clients. I can test all the equipment in your office, schools, hotels or factory and almost any place of work you have,or I can test a single item of equipment.
What's covered in the service:
Portable Appliances (Less than 18kg with no carry handle)
Moveable equipment (Less than 18kg, not fixed)
Hand Held Equipment (Hair dryers, drills, soldering irons)
Stationary Equipment (Over 18kg with no carry handle)
Fixed Equipment (Fastened to a surface e.g. Towel rails & heaters)
Appliances / Equipment for building in (Equipment installed in an area such as cupboards)
IT Equipment (Computers, printers, telephones)
Extension leads
How much does PAT testing cost? I charge a flat fee plus parts. I can usually test between 20 and 30 appliances an hour. It depends on how accessible your appliances are and if I need to wait to get access to your equipment, or climb under desks to get to the plugs.
Minor repairs I will do minor repairs for FREE during the inspection, additional cost will be for parts. Common repairs are: replacement plugs standard plugs £1 each or toughened plugs £2 each replacement 240v fuses 3amp, 0.30p each, 5amp, 0.30p each, 15amp 0.30p each
*These prices are based on 240v appliances 110v will be charged at a higher rate The price stated on this website is the price I charge there are no hidden extras.
PAT testing and the law PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) testing is the examination of electrical appliances to ensure they are safe to use. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require that any electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury is maintained in a safe condition and The Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) places such an obligation in the following circumstances:
Where appliances are used by employees
Where the public may use appliances in establishments such as hospitals, schools, colleges, hotels, shops etc
Where appliances are supplied or hired
Where appliances are repaired
The level of inspection and testing required is dependent upon the risk of the appliance becoming faulty, which in turn is dependent upon the type of appliance, the nature of its use and the environment in which it is used.
PAT Testing-Legal Requirements specific relevance to Electrical Maintenance are: -
The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
The Workplace (Health, Safety, and Welfare) Regulations 1992
Questions and Answers. Question: What needs testing? Answer: The short answer to this is if it's got a plug on it it will need to be tested. The long answer is:
Portable Appliances (Less than 18kg with no carry handle)
Moveable equipment (Less than 18kg, not fixed)
Hand Held Equipment (Hair dryers, drills, soldering irons)
Stationary Equipment (Over 18kg with no carry handle)
Fixed Equipment (Fastened to a surface e.g. Towel rails & heaters)
Appliances / Equipment for building in (Equipment installed in an area such as cupboards)
IT Equipment (Computers, printers, telephones)
Extension leads
Question: Is it true that if something has a removable lead (e.g. a monitor) both the lead and the monitor have to be tested. Answer: Yes.
Question: How long does testing take? Answer: It depends on many factors but our engineers usual do between 20 and 30 tests an hour.
Question: Do you work 24/7? Answer: Yes, we do.
Question: Do I need to count my appliances before you give me a quote? Answer: No, but it helps to have an idea of how manyitems you have, so that we can book in the relevant time scale for the job.
Question: Are there any extra charges? Answer: No we charge a flat hourly rate
Why Choose me?
City & Guilds trained
10 years experience in testing and maintaining electrical systems
DBS approved
FREE Out of hours service, no extra charge is made here you just pay the normal listed rate.