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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
At MJP Electrical, all our engineers are trained to City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing Level, specifically for the periodic testing and inspection of electrical equipment.
Therefore, we are able to carry out periodic PAT tests on all of your electrical appliances to ensure that they comply with the electrical regulations and are safe to use. Failure to test equipment regularly could lead to electrical safety problems due to faulty wiring or appliance faults which, if not attended to, could lead to injury or even death.
Don’t compromise on your electrical safety. Get in touch to find out about our PAT testing services.


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- I had to arrange an electrician very last minute and MJP were amazing. They organised for Jon to come around... read moreI had to arrange an electrician very last minute and MJP were amazing. They organised for Jon to come around within the hour and he was fantastic. Extremely efficient, helpful and effective. The problem was sorted quickly and I will now be booking him for all future works! Thanks again. read lessRebecca Stickler9/13/2023Had an issue with loss of power to garage (housing both fridge and freezer) that I was unable to fix... read moreHad an issue with loss of power to garage (housing both fridge and freezer) that I was unable to fix myself. Liam arrived on time and determined likely cause of problem. He fixed the issue and offered suggestions as to remedial work to prevent other issues that I was unaware of, primarily around safety. Have arranged a return visit to sort these issues. All staff are professional, courteous and communicative. I thoroughly recommend MJP . read lessM Hobbs9/11/2023
- Professional from the initial enquiry on the phone, until the problem was solved and the tradesman finishedDeborah Burnett9/08/2023Good and quick serviceandy fung8/22/2023
- We suddenly found ourselves with no power in our plug sockets at 7am in the morning and after calling 3... read moreWe suddenly found ourselves with no power in our plug sockets at 7am in the morning and after calling 3 other electrical companies and being quoted £300 for just an hours’ worth of work, I called MJP Electrical Services and they were so helpful! Lora was so great on the phone and even managed to get an engineer out early, even though we were happy to wait until 1pm like she originally said. Connor and Will arrived 15 minutes after my first call and fixed the issue in just over an hour. We were super happy with the service that we’ll be using them for all our electrical needs! 10/10 would recommend them 😊 read lessKemi Ajayi8/21/2023Was looking to get my house through the EICR check so I can rent it out. Had another company give... read moreWas looking to get my house through the EICR check so I can rent it out. Had another company give me a quote for fall re-wire. MJP were able to change my main consumer unit and a few other things to get it through the EICR at a third of the full house rewire quote. John did the work and was very friendly and efficient. Great job done thank you! Will recommend. read lessGraham Rogers8/21/2023
- The team at MJP were helpful, understanding, and patient at all times. Wonderful people to work with!Henry Osadzinski8/11/2023We have used MJP Electrical Services Ltd. in the past and we expect to use them in the future.... read moreWe have used MJP Electrical Services Ltd. in the past and we expect to use them in the future. On this occasion we found the company to be efficient. The electrician, Connor, was knowledgeable and completed the work required. There are still a few issues with this latest job to be resolved but we are confident that he and MJP will rise to the challenge. We would certainly recommend MJP (and Connor) to others and , as we said, would like to stick with them in the future. read lessRoger Taylor7/15/2023
- Great experience! Jon from MJP was knowledgeable, cheerful and really helpful guy! 10/10 would recommend.Rebecca Gascoyne6/30/2023Super changeover of 4 pendant light, great communication throughout and very efficient, helpful electrician came to do the work -... read moreSuper changeover of 4 pendant light, great communication throughout and very efficient, helpful electrician came to do the work - thank you! read lessClaire Wingrove6/29/2023
- MJP Electrical provided an excellent service with my property purchase, including a full electrical report, remedial work and EICR certification.... read moreMJP Electrical provided an excellent service with my property purchase, including a full electrical report, remedial work and EICR certification. They were extremely helpful, efficient and knowledgable.. thank you so much Liam, Luca, Lora and Ashley! read lessEmma Tattersall6/28/2023Good quality work and good value from MJP. Would definitely use againPaul Lempert6/20/2023
- Very quick call out and the Electrician was brilliant. Great Service !Jason Guest6/16/2023Liam at MJP Electricals has been absolutely brilliant. He helped to solve our problem with our downstairs cloakroom (installing a... read moreLiam at MJP Electricals has been absolutely brilliant. He helped to solve our problem with our downstairs cloakroom (installing a light). He noticed other issues with our electrics (it being an old house) and gave us recommendations, which we have now booked in. He took the time to answer all our questions and we felt reassured that we selected the best company to sort us out. Liam got started straight away, was neat and tidy and even came back on a Sunday when we noticed a problem with the hallway light. Highly recommend and will use them for all our electric work in the future. read lessKristin Macdonald6/04/2023
- Excellent customer service work ready to start and I am sure another ExcellentPat Stone6/03/2023Great service right from the initial inquiry through to John coming out and completing the work, along with fixing an... read moreGreat service right from the initial inquiry through to John coming out and completing the work, along with fixing an additional, unrelated issue with a faulty switch we hadn't noticed until he was here. Really friendly and professional, I'd recommend MJP to anyone. read lessSimon Bays6/02/2023
- Really good service would recommendCheryl Boyle5/30/2023Had liam out after a little fire. Was out of hours on a bank holiday. Booking and payment was swift,... read moreHad liam out after a little fire. Was out of hours on a bank holiday. Booking and payment was swift, Liam was very knowledgable, thorough and quick. Highly recommend 👍 read lessStuart Mason5/30/2023
- Our problem was at my elderly mother's property. We made an out of hours call and the engineer (Liam) responded... read moreOur problem was at my elderly mother's property. We made an out of hours call and the engineer (Liam) responded very quickly. He advised a new consumer unit. The quote came same day and when the work was completed the invoice matched exactly. Highly rrcommend MJP Electrical. read lessAlison Holbrook5/27/2023Great service all the way through, Kris was helpful, friendly and did a great job.Louise Trenchard5/26/2023
Frequently asked questions
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A: Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. Most electrical safety defects can be found by visual examination but some types of defect can only be found by testing. However, it is essential to understand that visual examination is an essential part of the process because some types of electrical safety defect can’t be detected by testing alone.
A: There is currently no strict legal requirement for PAT testing. The Government however has put regulations into place that pertain to the maintenance of electrical appliances and the most effective way to ensure that these regulations are met is through PAT testing.
The UK Health and Safety Executive along with insurance companies will expect you to perform PAT testing to ensure that you are compliant with certain regulations including:
- Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974
- The Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989
- The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations of 1998
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations of 1999
Not complying with the above mentioned regulations can result in fines up to £5,000 and/or six months imprisonment. Fines have been seen to go as high as £20,000 and offences heard in the Crown Court have carried sentences of more than 2 years imprisonment in additional to unlimited financial penalties. So even though PAT testing itself is not legally required, it simply helps you to protect yourself by ensuring that you are complying with these regulations.
Claims that PAT testing is required by law and that the client is breaking the law by not having it done are simply not true. The law does require however that employers, including self-employed, ensure that all electrical equipment that they provide in their business is safe and properly maintained. This means that PAT testing is a critical part of your company’s health and safety and should be considered part of a solution to your safety concerns.
PAT testing provides the most effective way to identify defects that can come with use. Faults in electrical equipment pose a potential hazard, particularly if they are not repaired readily. Even though PAT testing itself is not required by law, the consequences of electrical faults should be considered carefully.