Count the appliances
Tell us roughly what’s provided — white goods, small appliances, lamps. We price on the number of items.
Every appliance tested. Every record kept.
Portable Appliance Testing for landlords, letting agents, homeowners and businesses across Glasgow, Paisley and the West of Scotland — with minimal disruption and a full audit trail.
What PAT testing is
Proof that the appliances you provide are safe.
PAT — Portable Appliance Testing — verifies the electrical safety of equipment with a plug: white goods, kitchen appliances, lamps, heaters and more. Each item gets a visual inspection and electrical test, a pass or fail label, and an entry in a dated register.
For landlords, that register matters as much as the testing. It’s the audit trail that demonstrates the appliances provided with a tenancy were checked by a competent person — reducing risk to tenants and liability for you.
Why it’s worth doing properly:
- Faults are identified early, before they become shock or fire risks
- Landlord-provided equipment must be safe throughout the tenancy
- Up-to-date records support insurance and legal compliance
- Failed items get practical advice — repair, replace or remove
For Scottish landlords
Part of the same safety duty as your EICR.
In Scotland, electrical safety inspections for rented homes cover both the fixed installation and any appliances the landlord provides. The appliance side is met through in-service inspection and testing — PAT.
We test as part of the electrical safety inspection or as a standalone visit, and we’ll recommend earlier retesting where an item’s age, condition or use justifies it. Tenants’ own appliances remain their responsibility.
Bundling saves money
Most clients add PAT to an EICR appointment — the visit is already booked, so the additional cost is small. Ask for the combined price.
What to expect
Quick, methodical, barely noticeable.
A typical property is done well within an hour.
Test & label
Each item is visually inspected, electrically tested and labelled with the result and date.
Register issued
You receive the itemised record for your files — the proof of compliance that agents and insurers ask for.
PAT FAQs
Common questions about appliance testing.
How often should appliances be tested?
For rented homes, landlord-provided equipment is tested as part of the electrical safety inspection cycle — at least every five years, or sooner where the tester recommends it. Many landlords choose annual testing or testing at each change of tenancy for extra assurance.
Which appliances are included?
Anything with a plug that the landlord provides: cookers, fridges, washing machines, kettles, microwaves, lamps, vacuum cleaners and portable heaters. Tenants’ own equipment is not the landlord’s responsibility.
What happens if an item fails?
It’s labelled as failed and we’ll explain why — often a damaged plug, lead or casing. Some failures are quick repairs; others are cheaper to replace. You decide with clear information either way.
Do businesses need PAT testing?
Employers must keep electrical equipment safe, and regular PAT testing with records is the accepted way to demonstrate it. We test offices, shops, salons, workshops and other small business premises across the West of Scotland.
Book with confidence
Get your appliances tested and documented.
Tell us the property and appliance count — we’ll confirm a fixed price and sort the visit.
