PAT Testing
(Portable Appliance Testing)
If you provide, manage or use electrical equipment, PAT testing can help you to ensure safety and compliance, and maintain day-to-day reliability. At Crusader Energy, we carry out PAT testing for landlords, businesses and commercial premises using a thorough yet simple approach.
Our testing helps identify damaged or unsafe appliances, reduce electrical risk, and support your wider duty to keep equipment safe for use.
What is PAT Testing and Why is it Necessary
Portable appliance testing (PAT), now referred to as electrical equipment testing (EET), involves the routine inspection of electrical equipment to ensure its safety and compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989.
The process includes visual inspections and specialised electronic tests to identify invisible faults, such as insulation breakdowns and internal wiring degradation.
EET testing is crucial for risk management and ensuring operational continuity, and for adhering to the 1989 regulations and the IET Code of Practice.
Employers are legally responsible for keeping electrical systems in a safe condition.
PAT testing should typically be carried out every 1 to 3 years, depending on the type of device and how it is used.
What is Included in Our PAT Testing Services
Our PAT testing service is designed to keep the process straightforward. We carefully inspect appliances, carry out tests where appropriate, and provide a clear record of what has passed, what requires attention and what should be removed from use.
Visual inspection of portable electrical appliances
Checks on plugs, cables, casings, and obvious signs of damage
Electrical testing using suitable test equipment
Clear pass and fail identification
A record of tested items for your compliance paperwork
Practical advice if any appliances are unsafe or need replacing
Pricing:
£75 for up to 10 devices
£2.50 per additional device
PAT Testing for Landlords
If you are a landlord, PAT testing is a sensible way to show that any portable electrical appliances you supply are being properly maintained.
We help landlords and letting agents by carrying out PAT testing on supplied appliances such as:
Kettles
Microwaves
Washing machines
Extension leads
and other portable items within furnished or part-furnished properties
PAT Testing for Commercial Properties
Portable appliances are used daily by staff, customers and contractors in commercial settings. Offices, retail spaces, workshops, hospitality venues and other workplaces can all benefit from regular inspection and testing as part of a broader electrical safety strategy.
Our PAT testing service helps businesses keep equipment in safe working order, reduce avoidable disruption, and maintain a clear record of testing across the site.
What Does Our PAT Testing Cover
Our PAT testing covers a wide range of portable and moveable electrical equipment used in landlord and commercial environments, including:
Computers, monitors and printers
Kettles, microwaves and kitchen appliances
Extension leads and multi-socket adapters
Heaters and fans
Lamps and desk lighting
Chargers and power supplies
Vacuum cleaners and cleaning equipment
Portable tools and workplace equipment
If you have a larger number of items on site, we can advise on the most practical testing approach and provide clear pricing based on the number of devices.
Why Customers Trust Crusader Energy
I had a recent install from Ross, an electrician from Crusader Fire, and I couldn’t be more impressed with his professionalism and expertise.
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Jessica Potts
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Excellent service at a reasonable price. Grant explained what he was going to do and carried out the work quickly and efficiently. Many Thanks
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Chris
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Grant provided the most excellent service for us. He sorted the issue out very efficiently and professionally. He came out on a Saturday and really did save the day.
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Lily Thornton
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Gas and electrical safety often go hand in hand, which is why we provide trusted electrical services to support wider compliance needs.
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