PAT testing Prices in the North East

✔️ Includes testing of up to 20 items

✔️ Same-day digital certificate included

✔️ Free minor repairs (plugs & fuses)

⭕ From £1.50 per item

⭕ Discounts apply for larger volumes

👷‍♂️ 110v / 3-phase equipment from £2.50 per item

⭕ Microwave Emissions Testing – £10.00 per unit

For large or complex sites, contact us so we can provide a fixed quote upfront.

Every PAT testing job is slightly different, which is why it wouldn’t be fair to show one single price and expect it to suit everyone. The number of items, type of equipment, and site setup all affect the time involved.

What we can do is be completely transparent about where our prices start and how they’re calculated.

Our minimum charge

Our minimum charge is £65.00, which includes testing of up to 20 items.

This initial fee covers:

• Travel time
• Setup and administration
• Testing equipment and certification
• The first 20 appliances tested

If fewer than 20 items are tested, the minimum charge still applies.
If there are more than 20 items, additional items are charged from £1.50 per item.

Volume discounts for larger jobs

As the number of items increases, discounts apply automatically.

This is because testing larger quantities on one site is more efficient — there’s less travel, less setup, and less administration overall. A full day on one site produces a single report, whereas multiple small visits in a day require multiple reports and significantly more admin time.

This is why:

• Smaller jobs have a minimum charge
• Larger jobs benefit from lower per-item rates

What’s included at no extra cost

We don’t believe in charging extra for things that should be part of a proper service.

That’s why the following are included free of charge where required:

• Replacement plugs and fuses
• Minor cable repairs and re-terminations
• Retesting after repairs
• Reporting damaged or faulty sockets (some companies charge for this)

If we spot unsafe usage — such as heaters plugged into extension leads or daisy-chained cables — we’ll explain a safer alternative at no cost.

If annual PAT testing isn’t necessary for certain items, we’ll tell you. We believe in honest, risk-based advice, not unnecessary testing.

Fixed appliances and specialist equipment

Fixed appliances (where a plug has been removed and the unit is hard-wired) are visually inspected and electrically tested from the unit to the spur or outlet. We don’t open spur outlets, as this falls under fixed wiring inspection.

Microwave ovens require additional safety checks, including:

• Door interlock testing
• Internal safety checks
• Microwave emissions testing

Because of the extra time and specialist equipment involved, commercial microwave testing is charged at £10.00 per unit, which is clearly shown on your estimate.

Industrial and construction equipment

For industrial or construction environments using 110v, 230v or 400v commando plugs, testing takes longer and requires specialist adaptors and equipment.

These items are charged at £2.50 per item, with minor repairs included.
If plugs need full replacement, we’ll quote separately before carrying out any work.

For large sites or jobs dominated by industrial equipment, we may quote hourly or day rates instead of per-item pricing — always agreed in advance.

When you book with us, you get more than just a pass or fail:

✅ Full Visual inspection and appropriate electrical testing of every appliance

✅ Free minor repairs including replacement plugs & fuses, re-termination and free retests. (repairs recorded on the report)

✅ Branded Pass labels with a unique ID number for every item checked, applied neat & discreet; previous labels removed, and Bespoke Fail Labels

✅ Fully itemised PDF PAT Testing Certificate Report, compliant to the latest standards

✅ Annual / risk based retest reminders and automatic booking of future appointments, saving you time and money

✅ Free notification of broken sockets

✅ Guidance on areas to improve electrical safety

At DRA PAT Testing, our pricing is designed to be clear, fair, and genuinely good value — without cutting corners or adding surprise charges later.

We’re rarely the cheapest option, and that’s intentional. Here’s why our clients choose us year after year:

• No hidden extras
  What we quote is what you pay. Certificates, reports, minor repairs, labels, and advice are all included.

• Free repairs where possible
  We replace standard plugs, fuses, and carry out minor cable repairs at no extra cost — many providers charge separately for this.

• Fully itemised digital certification
  Every job includes a compliant PDF PAT Testing Certificate Report with individual item records, accepted by insurers, councils, CQC, Ofsted, CHAS and more.

• Qualified, vetted engineers
  All engineers are trained, competent, DBS-checked, insured, and regularly quality-checked — not casual testers paid per item.

• Honest, risk-based advice
  We won’t recommend unnecessary testing or inflated frequencies. If something doesn’t need testing every year, we’ll tell you.

• Same-day reports on most jobs
  In most cases, your certificate is issued the same day — helping you stay compliant without chasing paperwork.

In short: our pricing reflects a proper, professional PAT testing service — done once, done right, with no nasty surprises.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – 400+ Google reviews – More 5-star reviews than any other PAT Testing service in the North East.

“Clear pricing, excellent service, and reports sent the same day – highly recommended for our office.” – Jane, Office Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne

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