Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Protect your staff and your premises from electrical faults. TMUK Group Ltd provides high-volume, risk-assessed PAT testing for commercial offices, schools, hotels, and industrial sites nationwide.
What is In-Service Inspection & Testing (PAT)?
While an EICR covers the hidden wiring inside your walls, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) focuses on the equipment you plug into the wall. If an item has a plug—from a staff room kettle or office PC to heavy-duty industrial power tools—it requires routine inspection to ensure it is safe to use.
Faulty appliances are one of the leading causes of electrical fires and fatal electric shocks in the UK workplace. Regular PAT testing identifies frayed cords, damaged plugs, blown fuses, and internal faults before they cause harm or property damage.
Your Statutory Duties & The Law
While the term “PAT Testing” itself is not enshrined in law, the obligation to maintain electrical equipment absolutely is. Failure to maintain safe equipment can lead to severe HSE fines and invalidated insurance policies.
- The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR): Regulation 4(2) states: “As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such danger.”
- The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Places a duty of care on employers to provide a safe working environment.
- The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER): Requires that all equipment provided for use at work is safe, maintained, and regularly inspected.
A Smarter Approach: Risk-Based Testing Frequencies
Many contractors will tell you that every appliance needs testing every single year. This is a myth.
In accordance with the latest 5th Edition of the IET Code of Practice, TMUK Group Ltd utilises a proportionate, risk-based approach to testing. The frequency of testing should depend on the equipment class, how heavily it is used, and the environment it is in.
- ✅ Low-Risk (e.g., Office Desktop PC): Rarely moved, sits in a clean, dry environment. Requires less frequent formal testing.
- ✅ Medium-Risk (e.g., Hotel Hairdryer): Used frequently by different members of the public. Requires more regular inspection.
- ✅ High-Risk (e.g., Construction Site Grinder): Used in harsh, dusty, or wet environments, subjected to heavy physical wear. Requires highly frequent testing (sometimes every 3 months).
We work with you to create a bespoke PAT asset register and testing schedule, ensuring you remain 100% compliant without paying for unnecessary over-testing.
Our Comprehensive PAT Process
Our engineers are equipped with the latest downloadable PAT testing machinery, allowing us to test hundreds of items per day with minimal disruption to your workforce.
1. Formal Visual Inspection
Over 90% of appliance faults are found visually. We meticulously check for damaged flexes, cracked casings, signs of overheating, and ensure the correct fuse rating is fitted in the plug.
2. Electrical Testing
For Class I and Class II appliances, we perform specialised tests including Earth Continuity, Insulation Resistance, and Polarity checks to ensure the internal wiring is safe.
3. Tagging & Asset Reporting
Passed items receive a clear, durable “Pass” label with a unique ID barcode. You receive a fully digitised Asset Register and Certificate of Testing for your compliance records.
Transparent Commercial Pricing: Sliding Scale
Our PAT testing pricing is designed to offer maximum economies of scale for commercial and industrial clients. The more items you have, the lower your cost per item becomes.
Please note: All prices stated are subject to VAT at the current standard rate.
| Number of Items | Price Per Item (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| 1 to 70 Items | £100.00 (Minimum Call-Out) |
| 71 to 150 Items | £1.50 per item |
| 151 to 500 Items | £1.25 per item |
| 501 to 1000 Items | £0.95 per item |
| 1001 to 1999 Items | £0.75 per item |
| 2000+ Items | £0.59 per item |
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The TMUK Advantage: Free Minor Repairs
Because TMUK Group Ltd utilises fully qualified electrical engineers, we do more than just stick a ‘fail’ label on a vital piece of equipment. If an appliance fails due to a minor, easily fixable issue—such as a damaged plug casing, an incorrect fuse rating, or a loose wire inside the plug—our engineers will often perform these minor repairs on the spot, free of charge, and pass the item. This ensures your staff can keep working safely with minimal disruption and prevents you from having to pay for costly replacements or re-tests.
Streamline Your Appliance Testing Today
Whether you have 50 items in a single office or 50,000 items across a national portfolio, TMUK Group Ltd delivers fast, accurate, and cost-effective PAT testing.