--- title: "PAT testing in Basingstoke | 5.0★ | JD Electricals" description: "PAT testing in Basingstoke and Hampshire by JD Electricals. Electrical equipment testing, pass labels and test records for landlords and businesses." canonical: "https://jd-electricals.co.uk/services/pat-testing" --- # PAT testing in Basingstoke > PAT testing in Basingstoke and Hampshire by JD Electricals. Electrical equipment testing, pass labels and test records for landlords and businesses. JD Electricals provides portable appliance testing for landlords, small businesses and domestic properties across Basingstoke, with clear inspection results and test records. ## 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. - PAT testing (portable appliance testing): from £95 - 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. - **Rented properties and HMOs:** Landlords can use inspection and testing to help demonstrate that supplied appliances remain safe for tenants to use. - **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. 1. **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. 2. **Instrument testing:** Each item undergoes a visual check followed by calibrated meter tests to measure earth paths and insulation integrity. 3. **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. ## Common 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## Business facts - Service area: Basingstoke, Kempshott, Hatch Warren, Brighton Hill, Chineham, Popley, Winklebury, Rooksdown, Old Basing and Lychpit, Oakley, Hook, Fleet, Tadley, Overton, Bramley, Whitchurch, Gosport - Hours: Sun, Fri, Sat 08:00–17:00; Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 14:00–19:00 - Phone: +447307211625 - Email: team@jd-electricals.co.uk - Qualifications: Nvq level 3 electrical installation, City and guilds, 2009 ## Request a quote - [Start a request](https://jd-electricals.co.uk/#chat): Send the job details and postcode to JD Electricals. ## Related pages - [Fault finding](https://jd-electricals.co.uk/services/electrical-fault-finding): Electrical fault finding and repair. - [EICR testing](https://jd-electricals.co.uk/services/eicr): EICR testing. - [Full sitemap](https://jd-electricals.co.uk/sitemap.md): Complete machine-readable page directory.