PAT Testing Oxford

Keep Your Appliances Safe & Your Records Complete

From small offices to large commercial premises and multi-property portfolios, our local electricians carry out PAT testing all across Oxfordshire.

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Your Local Oxford Electrician

From Oxford city centre to the wider Oxfordshire area, we regularly carry out PAT testing for businesses, landlords and managing agents.

NICEIC Approved & Always Certified

Every job we carry out is completed to BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, fully insured and certificated on completion for your complete peace of mind.

The Only Electrical Team You Need To Call

Whether you need a handful of appliances tested or hundreds across a commercial site, we handle every job thoroughly.

PAT Testing For Oxford Businesses

The Compliance Check That Protects Your Business

PAT testing, or Portable Appliance Testing, checks that the plug-in appliances in your premises are safe to use. While it is not explicitly a legal requirement, UK health and safety law places a clear duty on employers, business owners and landlords to keep electrical equipment safe, and PAT testing is how you prove it.

Our NICEIC registered team carry out PAT testing for businesses, landlords and managing agents, with pass or fail labels applied to every item and full documentation provided on completion.

Our PAT testing service includes:

Visual inspection of every appliance
Earth continuity, insulation resistance and polarity testing
Pass and fail labelling on each item tested
Detailed asset register with test results
PAT testing certificate on completion
Advice on retest intervals for each appliance type
Ongoing testing contracts for commercial clients
Testing carried out around your operational hours

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PAT Testing Across Oxford & The Surrounding Areas

Our team carries out PAT testing across Oxfordshire on a regular basis, working with businesses, landlords and managing agents throughout the city and surrounding areas. Whether you have a small office with a handful of appliances or a larger commercial premises requiring comprehensive testing, we can arrange a visit at a time that suits your operational requirements.

For clients with multiple sites or property portfolios, we can coordinate testing efficiently across all locations, keeping documentation consistent and compliance records up to date.

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NICEIC Approved Contractor
Safecontractor Member
MCS Accredited
RECC Member
CHAS Member
OZEV Approved Charge Point Installer
Trustmark Member

PAT Testing for Oxford Landlords & HMO Owners

The Documentation That Proves You've Done Your Part

For landlords, PAT testing is one of the most straightforward ways to evidence compliance with your duty of care under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. While not explicitly mandatory in England, appliances supplied with a rental property must be safe, and PAT testing provides the clearest demonstration that they have been checked.

For HMO owners, the position is stricter. Oxford City Council’s HMO licensing conditions typically require regular PAT testing of all landlord-supplied appliances, with documentation available for inspection. Our team works with HMO landlords regularly, ensuring appliances are tested properly and documentation is provided promptly to support your licensing compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our PAT Testing Services FAQs

The frequency depends on the type of appliance, the environment and how it is used. For most office environments, annual testing is standard. Higher-use items such as kettles, extension leads and portable heaters in busy commercial settings may warrant the same interval or sooner. For lower-risk items used occasionally, testing every two years may be appropriate. Our team will assess your specific circumstances and advise on the right frequency.

PAT testing covers any electrical equipment connected to the mains supply via a plug or directly wired to a fused connection. This typically includes kettles, microwaves, toasters, computers, monitors, printers, extension leads, power tools, lamps, fans, heaters, kitchen appliances and any other portable or movable electrical equipment. For rental properties, only appliances supplied by the landlord need to be tested, not those owned by the tenant.

The time depends on the number of appliances to be tested. An experienced PAT tester can typically work through a significant number of items in a single visit, with straightforward domestic-style appliances taking a few minutes each. A typical small office with 30 to 40 appliances can usually be completed within a few hours. Larger commercial sites with hundreds of appliances may require a full day or more, often scheduled around operational requirements.

PAT testing can be scheduled to minimise disruption, with testing typically carried out while the appliances are briefly removed from use for inspection. For busy commercial environments, we can arrange testing outside of normal operating hours or split across multiple visits to keep disruption to a minimum. Our team will discuss the most practical approach when you book.