Professional PAT Testing in Newcastle & across the North East

At DRA PAT Testing, we specialise in providing reliable, fully certified PAT testing services for businesses throughout Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham and the wider North East.

We work with businesses from all sectors including office-based companies, healthcare, schools, hospitality, retail, industrial, commercial, construction, landlords etc.

With over 400 five-star Google reviews and 15+ years of experience, we help businesses across Newcastle and the North East stay compliant, protect staff, and maintain clear PAT Testing Certificates for insurance and safety requirements.

PAT testing for office environments including computers, monitors and other office equipment.

Electrical safety testing for schools, nurseries and education settings.

PAT testing services for landlords, letting agents and rental properties.

Portable appliance testing for retail stores, shops and commercial premises.

Electrical PAT testing for hotels, restaurants, coffee shops & bars

PAT testing for healthcare environments including doctors and dentists.

From small offices to large multi-site organisations, DRA PAT Testing works with businesses of all sizes across the North East. All of our sector services are delivered by experienced engineers and follow the same reliable PAT testing process used across our commercial PAT testing services.

We try to keep the PAT testing process straightforward and efficient, ensuring minimal disruption to your workplace whilst maintaining full electrical safety compliance.

Step 1 – On-site Inspection: Our engineer will risk assess the site before commencing and discuss the logistics of the job with you; we will then begin with a visual inspection of the appliance, checking for obvious damage, doing any necessary repairs and checking for other potential electrical hazards before testing begins.

Step 2 – Electrical Safety Testing: Each appliance is tested after the inspection, using industry leading professional PAT testers to ensure the appliance meets electrical safety standards and is safe to continue using.

Step 3 – Labelling & Recording: We remove old labels, and apply our labels neatly to the appliance. The label has a unique ID number that refers to the data we collate and provide to you in the report. Anything that can’t be passed will be marked with a fail label, and also referenced in the report.

Step 4 – The PAT Testing Certificate & Report: When the testing is complete, we collate the data, and issue you with a fully comprehensive PAT Testing Certificate & Report for your records, which you can use to demonstrate compliance for insurance and safety purposes.

Most PAT testing jobs can be completed quickly and with minimal disruption, allowing businesses to maintain electrical safety without interrupting day to day operations. Our engineers follow the same reliable process used across all of our PAT testing services.

The cost and time required for PAT testing depends on various factors such as the number of appliances, the type of appliances, the type of workplace environment and your location, but most businesses are surprised at how quick and affordable the process can be.

Most PAT testing appointments can be completed quickly and with minimal disruption. How long depends on how much equipment you have, and the environment – offices can be done quicker than a factory; an empty school in the holidays is easier than a busy office; but we can put more engineers on the job to do it in less time. On average a 30-50 desk office will take a day to complete. Or 20-30 items will be done in an hour. If we come to your home to test a few items, we may only be there 20-30 minutes.

PAT testing is usually priced with an initial fee including the first 10-20 items for smaller jobs, then a per appliance rate. The more appliances to test at one location the lower the per item rate, this is due to the reduction in other costs. Repair costs and replacement parts are included in the price quoted. We are always happy to provide a clear fixed quote so businesses know exactly what to expect before testing begins; you can also get money off by paying upfront.

If you’re unsure how many appliances you have or what testing may cost, we’re always happy to provide guidance and a full estimate. You can also learn more about our PAT testing prices and how costs are calculated.

Our office is in North Shields, and our engineers are based locally in North Tyneside, Newcastle, Sunderland and Seaham. From these locations we can get to most North East areas fairly easily and prompt.

We cover all of Newcastle Upon Tyne/Tyneside, Gateshead & Team Valley, Washington, Sunderland, Co. Durham, Seaham Harbour and most of Northumberland.

Wherever you are, get in touch and we’ll see how we can help you. Our office is manned so calls during the business day will be answered, or returned the same day.

• Trusted by over 1500 clients and Over 400- five star reviews
• Fully insured, qualified & competent PAT Testing Engineers
• Accredited by CHAS and Members of PATTA
• Over 1.6 MILLION Appliances tested

Learn more about our PAT testing services across Newcastle and the North East.

Reviewed by Richard Ayre, Owner / Managing Director. 15+ years experience in PAT testing. Last Updated: March 2026.