Testing & Compliance

PAT testing that doesn't disrupt your day.

Portable appliance testing for landlords, businesses and rented properties across Ormskirk and Lancashire — scheduled around you, with straightforward records you can hand over to whoever needs them.

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What Gets Tested

Every plug-in appliance, checked and logged.

PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) checks that plug-in electrical items are safe to use — a visual inspection plus electrical tests for earth continuity, insulation resistance and polarity, depending on the appliance class.

For landlords with furnished lets, HMOs, or businesses with staff and visitors on site, it's one of the simplest ways to show you've taken reasonable care of electrical safety — and it's usually quick, with minimal disruption.

Kitchen appliances — kettles, microwaves, toasters, fridges
Portable heaters & fans
IT equipment, monitors & office electricals
Extension leads & multi-way adaptors
Each item labelled with a pass sticker & date

RCD and loop impedance testing at a rental property consumer unit

How It Works

Straightforward, start to finish.

Tell us the appliance count

Rough numbers are fine — we'll confirm a price before we turn up.

Testing on site

Usually done in one visit, worked around tenants, staff or opening hours.

Pass labels applied

Every item gets a dated pass sticker so it's obvious at a glance what's been checked.

Records handed over

A full test log you can keep on file or pass to whoever needs to see it.

Common Questions

FAQs

Is PAT testing a legal requirement?

There's no single law that names 'PAT testing' specifically, but landlords and employers have a general duty of care under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and, for rentals, the Housing Act, to keep electrical appliances safe. PAT testing is the standard, recognised way to demonstrate that.

How often should appliances be tested?

It depends on the appliance type and environment — typically annually for rental properties and higher-risk equipment, and longer intervals for low-risk items in low-use settings. We can recommend a sensible schedule for your property or business.

Do you test at commercial premises too?

Yes — offices, shops, warehouses and units. We work around your trading hours and can test out-of-hours if needed.

What if an appliance fails?

It gets labelled as failed and taken out of use until it's repaired or replaced — we'll flag it clearly so nothing dangerous stays plugged in by mistake.

Related Services

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PAT Testing

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Commercial Electrical Testing

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