Class I · Earthed
Metal-cased appliances that rely on the earth connection for protection. They get the full set of tests.
Kettles · toasters · microwaves · heaters · PCs
- Visual
- Earth continuity
- Insulation
- Functional
PAT
Landlords · offices · schools · sites
Every appliance tested, labelled & certified.
Portable appliance testing that leaves a pass or fail label on every item and a complete asset register on file, so you can show your insurer, landlord or inspector the equipment has been checked. Count your appliances below for an instant estimate.
- Label on every item
- Full asset register
- Minor repairs on the spot
PASSED
IDA-0041
Tested09/26
Retest09/27
PASSED
IDA-0042
ItemKettle
Retest09/27
FAILED
DO NOT USE
IDA-0043
FaultLead damage
PASSED
IDA-0044
ClassII ⧈
Retest09/28
TEST DUE
IDA-0045
Due10/26
SiteOffice 2
PASSED
IDA-0046
ItemMonitor
Retest09/28
PASSED
IDA-0047
ItemExt. lead
Retest09/27
PASSED
IDA-0048
ItemMicrowave
Retest09/27
PAT LABELS · 3×4 · SHEET 01
01Inventory builder
Count it up. Price it instantly.
Choose your setting and add the appliances you have. You’ll see an estimated price, time on site, and suggested starting retest intervals for that kind of environment.
Class I
Kettle
Class I
Microwave
Class I
Toaster
Class I
Fridge
Class I
Washing machine
Class I
Heater
Class I
Desktop PC
Class I
Iron
Class II
Laptop charger
Class II
Monitor
Class II
Television
Class II
Lamp
Class II
Hairdryer
Class II
Vacuum
Class I
Power tool
Lead
Extension lead
Lead
IEC / kettle lead
02PAT facts
Peel back the myths.
There’s a lot of confusion about PAT testing. Tap each label to see what the law and guidance actually say.
MYTH
"PAT testing is a legal requirement every year."
Tap to peel →
FACT
The law requires electrical equipment to be maintained to prevent danger (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989). PAT testing is a common way to show that. No law sets a fixed annual interval.
Tap to flip back
MYTH
"Brand-new appliances must be tested before use."
Tap to peel →
FACT
New equipment should be safe from the supplier. A visual check is sensible, and many businesses add it to the register with a label so it’s included in the next test.
Tap to flip back
MYTH
"Landlords in England must PAT test by law."
Tap to peel →
FACT
Not specifically in England, but landlords must make sure appliances they supply are safe, and HMO licences often require evidence. In Scotland, PAT testing landlord-supplied appliances is required.
Tap to flip back
MYTH
"Double-insulated items don't need checking."
Tap to peel →
FACT
Class II items don’t need an earth test, but most faults are found by visual inspection: damaged leads, cracked casings, scorched plugs. They still get inspected and labelled.
Tap to flip back
03Know your classes
Three kinds of appliance, three test routines.
Every item is identified by its construction class, which decides which tests apply. Look for the symbol on the rating plate.
Class II · Double insulated
No earth needed. Protection comes from two layers of insulation. Visual inspection does most of the work here.
Hairdryers · lamps · TVs · vacuums · chargers
- Visual
- Insulation
- Functional
Leads & extensions
Extension leads, IEC kettle leads and cord sets are tested in their own right, including polarity and continuity.
Extension reels · IEC leads · cord sets
- Visual
- Earth continuity
- Insulation
- Polarity
04The test sequence
Five checks per appliance.
Each item takes a couple of minutes. The results go straight into your asset register, and the label goes on the plug or the appliance.
1
Formal visual inspection
Casing, lead, plug, fuse rating and cable grip. Most faults are found at this stage.
Fuse 13A→3A
✓
2
Earth continuity
Class I only: confirms a low-resistance path from the casing to the plug’s earth pin.
0.08 Ω
≤ 0.1 Ω + lead ✓
3
Insulation resistance
Checks that the insulation between live parts and the casing hasn’t broken down.
>299 MΩ
≥ 1 MΩ ✓
4
Polarity & function
Leads are checked for correct wiring, and appliances are switched on to confirm they work safely.
L-N-E
Correct ✓
5
Label & record
Pass or fail label with ID, date and retest date. Failed items are labelled “do not use” and reported.
A-0042
PASSED ✓
05Your certificate
A register, not just a sticker.
You get a PAT certificate plus a full asset register listing every appliance, where it is, its test results and when it’s next due. It’s the record insurers and inspectors ask to see.
Asset register · Site 01
Sample · issued with every certificate
|
ID
|
Appliance
|
Location
|
Class
|
Visual
|
Earth Ω
|
Insulation MΩ
|
Result
|
Retest
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A-0041
|
Kettle
|
Kitchen
|
I
|
✓
|
0.06
|
>299
|
PASS
|
Sep 2027
|
|
A-0042
|
Microwave
|
Kitchen
|
I
|
✓
|
0.09
|
>299
|
PASS
|
Sep 2027
|
|
A-0043
|
Desk fan
|
Office 1
|
II
|
✗
|
N/A
|
—
|
FAIL
|
Removed
|
|
A-0044
|
Laptop charger
|
Office 1
|
II
|
✓
|
N/A
|
>299
|
PASS
|
Sep 2028
|
|
A-0045
|
Extension lead 4-way
|
Office 2
|
Lead
|
✓
|
0.11
|
>299
|
PASS
|
Sep 2027
|
|
A-0046
|
Oil heater
|
Reception
|
I
|
✓
|
0.07
|
186
|
PASS
|
Sep 2027
|
Items tested 6Passed 5Failed 1 (removed from use)Instrument calibrated
06Who we test for
From one flat to a whole campus.
The tests are the same everywhere. The retest interval and the visit plan change with the environment.
Landlords & HMOs
Appliances you supply with the let, tested between tenancies, with HMO licence evidence.
Common: between lets / 1 yr
Offices
IT, kitchens and extension leads, tested floor by floor without stopping work.
Class I test: 1–2 yrs
Schools & nurseries
Classrooms, staff rooms and kitchens, tested during holidays or after hours.
Class I test: ~1 yr
Hospitality
Hotel rooms, bars and commercial kitchens, with guest-friendly scheduling.
Class I test: 1–2 yrs
Construction sites
110V tools, transformers and site leads, on a short rolling cycle.
Combined test: ~3 mths
Retail
Tills, displays, lighting and stockroom kit, tested before opening.
Class I test: 1–2 yrs
Care settings
Residents’ own appliances and shared equipment, with minimal disruption.
Class I test: 6–12 mths
Events & venues
Hire equipment, staging power and cable runs, tested before use.
Before each hire
07Prices
Priced per label. No surprises.
A minimum visit covers small jobs. Above that, you pay per item tested, and the rate drops as the count goes up. Labels, the register and minor repairs like fuse and plug replacements are included.
SMALL SITE
£65 visit
- Up to ~30 items
- Ideal for flats & small lets
- Certificate & register
0 6 5 0 3 0
PER ITEM · 31–200
£1.50 – £2 / item
- Offices, shops, HMOs
- Fuses & plugs replaced free
- Failed items reported same day
0 1 5 0 2 0
LARGE SITE · 200+
from £1.20 / item
- Schools, hotels, campuses
- Out-of-hours available
- Multi-site registers
0 1 2 0 2 0
Indicative prices. Confirmed in writing before booking. Travel, out-of-hours and specialist equipment such as 3-phase or 110V site kit may affect the price.
08Questions
PAT testing, answered.
Is PAT testing a legal requirement?
No law says “PAT test every year”. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require electrical equipment to be maintained in a safe condition. Regular inspection and testing, with records, is the accepted way to show you’ve done that.
How often should appliances be PAT tested?
It depends on the equipment and environment. In low-risk settings like offices, Class I items are commonly tested every one to two years, with more frequent visual checks. Construction-site equipment may be tested every three months. The IET Code of Practice and HSE guidance give starting points, and your risk assessment sets the final interval.
Do landlords need PAT testing?
In England, there’s no specific legal requirement to PAT test, but landlords must make sure any appliances they provide are safe. Many do it between tenancies, and HMO licences often ask for evidence. In Scotland, private landlords must PAT test appliances they provide.
What's included in the PAT certificate?
A summary certificate plus a full asset register: every item’s ID, description, location, class, test results, pass or fail, and retest date. Failed items are listed with the reason and labelled “do not use” on site.
What happens if an appliance fails?
Simple faults like a wrong fuse, damaged plug or loose cable grip are usually fixed on the spot and retested at no extra cost. Anything else is labelled as failed, taken out of use, and recorded so you can repair or replace it.
How long does PAT testing take?
Allow roughly two to three minutes per item, so 30 items takes about an hour to an hour and a half. The builder above estimates time on site for your list. Larger sites can be split across visits or tested out of hours.
Is PAT testing the same as an EICR?
No. An EICR covers the fixed wiring: sockets, circuits and the consumer unit. PAT testing covers plug-in equipment. Landlords and businesses often need both, and we can book them together.
09Book testing
Get every appliance labelled.
Send us your site details and rough item count. If you used the builder above, your list comes through automatically. We’ll confirm a fixed price and a date.
Fixed price confirmed before booking