PAT testing in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and East Durham

Efficient, Professional & Fully Certified Portable Appliance Testing for Businesses, Landlords and Offices.

DRA PAT Testing are specialise in Electrical Equipment Testing (also known as PAT Testing), which is a safety check on workplace electrical equipment to make sure it is ok to use. Carried out in all business premises from schools to rental property, offices to factories, hotels to salons, etc.

Whatever you need doing, be it one laptop, an office full of computers, your coffee machine and kitchen equipment, rental property domestic appliances, power tools in a factory or 110v site equipment. Whatever it is our team of experienced, highly skilled, DBS checked technicians will come to you to get the job done in an efficient, timely manner with minimal disruption to you.

Regular PAT testing of electrical equipment is essential to help you meet your legal obligations for providing only safe equipment.

When you book your PAT testing appointment with us you get the benefit of our experience; the process is easy, no fuss. We send you reminders when we’re coming, keeping you informed all the way. We’re very proud of our high standards and every client gets free remedial repairs, unique ID numbered labels and fully compliant reports.

Plus our clear pricing structure and quoting policy means there are no hidden charges, and thus; No shocks with Us!

Why do you need PAT testing?

You need PAT Testing to make sure your electrical appliances are safe to use and to help you comply with UK workplace safety laws. Employers, landlords and anyone responsible for a premises have a legal duty under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 to make sure electrical equipment is properly maintained and does not put people at risk.

PAT Testing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to meet this duty. It helps identify faulty, damaged or unsafe appliances before they cause electric shocks, fires or injuries. Many insurers, letting agents and health & safety policies also require regular PAT Testing as part of their risk management.

In short, PAT Testing helps you stay legally compliant, protect staff and customers, reduce fire risk, and prove your electrical equipment is safe with a clear record of testing.

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Why choose DRA PAT testing?

When you choose DRA for your PAT Testing, you’re getting qualified experts who make electrical safety simple, fast and stress-free.

We turn up when we say we will, test every item properly, fix small faults for free and leave you with clear, professional documentation that keeps your business fully compliant.

No hassle, no hidden costs — just reliable, local specialists you can trust to keep your workplace safe. Get in touch today and let us take care of it.

  • 16+ years’ PAT testing experience across all industries – over 1.5 million tests completed
  • Fully qualified, insured and DBS-checked engineers who wear company branded uniform
  • Flexible appointments to suit your schedule; with regular reminders and updates
  • Fully compliant PAT Testing certificates with electrical test results
  • Free Remedial Repairs including replacement plugs, fuses and rewires

Need reliable PAT Testing in Newcastle? DRA delivers fast appointments, fixed pricing and fully certified testing that keeps your business compliant. Get your quote today and we’ll take care of everything.

What our Clients Say about Us on Google

Excellent
Based on 421 reviews
I used DRA for the second year running and can't fault them. Efficient and friendly, great to get the reminder email, and fairly priced. See yiou next year!
Excellent work. Kyle phoned before he arrived to confirm his arrival time. Was quick, polite and efficient. Some items had an extra cost which was explained before these were done and authority obtained to do the work.
Been working with them for a few years now. Just had their visit a few days ago. Great job and customer service as usual. Highly recommended

Why does a business need to get PAT testing done regularly?

Businesses need regular PAT Testing to keep their electrical equipment safe, reduce fire risks and stay compliant with UK workplace safety laws. Over time, appliances can become damaged, worn or develop internal faults — even if they still appear to work. Regular PAT Testing helps identify these issues early, preventing electric shocks, injuries and costly downtime.

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require employers to maintain electrical equipment in a safe condition, and routine PAT Testing is the most recognised and reliable way to prove this. Many insurers, auditors and health & safety policies also expect businesses to carry out regular testing as part of their risk management.

By keeping up with PAT Testing, businesses protect staff and customers, avoid legal or insurance problems, and demonstrate that they take electrical safety seriously. It’s a simple, cost-effective way to stay safe, compliant and confident that your workplace is properly protected.

Our PAT Testing Services

Just got a few items to test? Bring your equipment to us, drop off & pick up later, and while you wait options

PAT testing for office-based businesses – make sure your sensitive IT equipment is safe and wiring suitable

Fixed prices for landlords of residential and commercial properties; students, air bnb, professional lets, etc.

Get your school PAT testing done in the holidays – no disruption to students or staff. Best time to do it so nothing gets missed.

We like to help Local businesses, to ensure we’re all compliant and safe, protecting our businesses from electrical risks.

Pubs, restaurants, coffee shops, etc – we can come in early before you open, or work around you with minimal disruption.

An Introduction to DRA PAT Testing, from Richard…

Richard Ayre, owner, DRA PAT Testing. Photograph of Richard standing in front of a shipping container in Newcastle upon Tyne

I founded DRA PAT Testing in 2009, and over the years we’ve grown from a one-person operation into a trusted, family-run business with a team of qualified engineers. Based in North Shields since 2012, we’re proud to be rated No. 1 on Google by our clients.

Alongside PAT Testing, we provide thermal imaging, emergency lighting inspections, EICRs and wider workplace safety support through our industry contacts. As a Director of the Portable Appliance Testing Trade Association, I’m committed to raising standards across our industry.

If you need help with PAT Testing or related services, I’m always happy to talk or visit your site. Just get in touch — we’re here to help.

PAT Testing North East

Based in North Shields, most of our work is within Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and across Tyne and Wear. However we also cover most North East areas including Northumberland, County Durham and Teesside. Please get in touch to see what we can do for you.

Our Clients Include

There’s No Shocks with DRA PAT Testing

Not just in the electrical sense; we like to ensure you get no shocks with any part of our service; we carry out repairs as we go, our labelling is neat and discreet, if you have more items to test than expected we simply do them rather than leaving them like some do, we can pop in to do the odd item or repair a plug, we provide fully itemised PAT Testing Certificate Reports including electrical test readings (essential for full compliance), there’s no hidden costs, we send reminders for the appointment, and keep in touch.

Specialist providers of PAT Testing in Newcastle and across the North East

We provide fully compliant Electrical Equipment Testing services for businesses, landlords, schools, etc across the North East of England, whether you have 1 appliance or hundreds of computers. We regularly test in offices, restaurants, schools, local shops, building sites, etc. We can test all types of equipment including 110v, integrated and fixed, as well as thermal imaging for servers – so whatever you need doing, wherever you are, get in touch today to Book your PAT Testing Appointment.