Rented properties and HMOs
Landlords can use inspection and testing to help demonstrate that supplied appliances remain safe for tenants to use.
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PAT testing in Basingstoke
JD Electricals provides portable appliance testing for landlords, small businesses and domestic properties across Basingstoke, with clear inspection results and test records.
“Most of my work is domestic: consumer units, full and partial rewires, lighting and EICRs on houses around Basingstoke. I test and certify everything I fit, and anything else I find while I am there gets priced separately rather than added quietly to the bill. The electrician who quotes your job is the one who does it.”
James DunnElectrician · Nvq level 3 electrical installation
What PAT testing costs
Standard pricing for portable appliance testing across Basingstoke and nearby areas is outlined below based on straightforward domestic or small commercial visits.
- Covers visual inspection, earth continuity testing and insulation resistance testing on portable electrical appliances.
- Includes pass or fail labelling on tested equipment alongside a digital test record.
- Repairs to damaged plugs, incorrect fuses or severed cables are quoted separately before any work begins.
Testing appliances across Basingstoke
Portable electrical equipment in rented homes, workplaces and home offices benefits from checks based on the equipment, its use and its environment.
Workshops and small commercial premises
Portable tools and office appliances can develop damaged leads, plugs or internal faults that visual checks and electrical tests help identify.
Home offices and domestic lets
Extension leads, chargers and computer equipment can be included in a risk-based inspection and testing programme where appropriate.
What is covered
Each inspection assesses the physical condition and electrical safety of portable plug-in equipment.
Included
- Visual inspection of plugs, casings, flexes and cable grips
- Checking plug wiring and verifying the correct fuse rating is fitted
- Earth continuity testing for Class I earthed appliances
- Insulation resistance testing between live conductors and exposed metal
- Applying individual pass or fail labels to each item
- Issuing an itemised PAT test record register
Not included
- Fixed appliance hardwiring and consumer unit modifications
- Internal electrical repairs to sealed appliances
- Replacement of cracked or faulty appliance body panels
What to expect during the inspection
Testing is carried out methodically with minimal disruption to your home, tenancy or workplace.
- 01
Access and gathering items
Appliances need to be accessible and unplugged briefly during testing. Having portable items gathered or easily reached speeds up the process.
- 02
Instrument testing
Each item undergoes a visual check followed by calibrated meter tests to measure earth paths and insulation integrity.
- 03
Labelling and logging
Every tested appliance receives an adhesive label showing its test status and asset identifier, logged onto the final inventory sheet.
What you end up with
At the end of testing, every item is categorised and recorded clearly.
- Pass
- The appliance has completed visual inspection and electrical testing within safe limits. A green pass label is attached showing the test date.
- Fail
- The appliance shows physical damage, improper fuse rating or failed meter readings. A red fail label is fitted and the item must be removed from service.
- Test record
- A digital summary detailing every appliance tested, its location, asset number, test readings and whether it achieved a pass or fail result.
Why choose us
JD Electricals is run by Jay Dunn, an electrician covering Basingstoke and the surrounding Hampshire towns, including Kempshott, Hatch Warren, Chineham, Popley, Oakley, Hook, Fleet and Tadley. Domestic work: EICRs, fuse boards, rewires, fault finding, lighting and EV chargers. You deal with Jay from quote to completion.
Nvq level 3 electrical installation
Get Free QuoteCommon questions
Answers to common questions about portable appliance testing and duty requirements.
Do you carry out the PAT testing yourself?+
Yes. When you book testing with JD Electricals, I am the electrician who arrives at your property, tests each item and produces the test register.
— James Dunn
What happens if an appliance fails during the visit?+
I apply a fail sticker and log it immediately on the register. If it only needs a simple fix like a new plug or the correct fuse, I can price that separately on the spot.
— James Dunn
Is PAT testing legally required for landlords?+
The law requires electrical equipment supplied to tenants to be safe, but it does not prescribe PAT testing by name. Inspection and testing can provide dated evidence of the checks carried out.
How often should portable appliances be tested?+
There is no single interval for every appliance. The next check should be based on the equipment type, how often it is used, its environment and the results of previous inspections.
Start with the job details
Send a message with what you need and roughly when suits, and you will get a straight answer on price and timing.