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Portable appliance checks in Felling

  • Legal requirement
  • Fixed price
  • Recurring
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The short answer

PAT testing for let and commercial property

Price from
£50.00
Time on site
1 to 4 hours

What you get

A comprehensive PAT test report detailing the safety status of all tested appliances, with 'Pass' or 'Fail' labels applied to each item.

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When do you need a Portable appliance checks?

You should book these checks if you provide electrical goods to tenants or staff. The law requires you to keep equipment safe for use.

  • Test appliances before new tenants move in
  • Check items in offices every year
  • Inspect high-risk tools every six months
  • Test kettles and fridges in rentals
  • Get help if you see damage
  • Ask your professional for a schedule

What happens on the day

An expert will visit your property to check every item that has a plug. They look for damage and use a special tool to test the internal wiring.

  • Move furniture away from wall sockets
  • Expert checks wires for fraying
  • Specialist machine tests for hidden faults
  • Every item gets a status sticker
  • Failed items are taken out of use
  • You receive a full safety report

How to prepare

  • Identify all items with a plug
  • Clear paths to all wall sockets
  • Unpack new appliances for testing
  • Unlock all rooms for the engineer
  • Move heavy appliances away from walls
  • Gather all loose cables and leads
  • Warn staff about brief power cuts
  • Clear space on kitchen worktops

How to improve your result

  • Replace items with frayed cables immediately
  • Avoid using daisy-chained extension leads
  • Check for burn marks on plugs
  • Buy appliances from reputable UK retailers
  • Tidy away loose wires from floors
  • Register new appliances for recall alerts

Why it is useful day to day

Regular checks give you peace of mind that your property and people are protected from electrical accidents. It is a simple way to prevent costly fires.

  • Reduces the risk of electrical fires
  • Keeps your insurance policy valid
  • Protects tenants and employees from shocks
  • Prevents damage to your property
  • Saves money by spotting faults early

Why we ask these questions

These checks answer if your items are fit for purpose and safe for people to touch. It proves you are a responsible person who cares about safety.

  • Is the plug wired correctly?
  • Does the insulation protect users?
  • Are there any fire risks?
  • Is the equipment in good repair?
  • Do you have proof of safety?

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