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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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- We had them to give us a quote for a complete rewire vary professional just waiting for the priceshaun duffin2/03/2023Very quick to respond. Lovely lads who have done a very good job with all my electicity requests. Very impressed.... read moreVery quick to respond. Lovely lads who have done a very good job with all my electicity requests. Very impressed. Would definitely recommend. read lessKristina Stothard1/28/2023
- Communication was excellent. Quick to answer emails, work booked in very quickly (next day!) and got updates by text when... read moreCommunication was excellent. Quick to answer emails, work booked in very quickly (next day!) and got updates by text when they were on their way. Nice to not have to make calls/chase people. Also love being able to pay invoices in a few clicks. Connor was great - really friendly and did a good job. read lessTimothy Oates1/25/2023Excellent customer service from Jess who was very professional and reassuring. Ian came out of hours and he was very... read moreExcellent customer service from Jess who was very professional and reassuring. Ian came out of hours and he was very informative, explaining everything he was doing as he went along. Thankfully power was restored to my kitchen sockets but sadly, the living room wiring needs further investigation. I'm more than happy to recommend the work and service provided and will be using MJP again. read lessTracey McGill1/25/2023
- Just wanted to say thank you for organising this so quickly and also to say that Jon (visiting electrician) was... read moreJust wanted to say thank you for organising this so quickly and also to say that Jon (visiting electrician) was an absolute diamond, and dealt with the delicate situation superbly. read lessCrispin Hambidge1/23/2023Had an issue with something tripping the electrics and causing lights to flicker. Connor came out on short notice found... read moreHad an issue with something tripping the electrics and causing lights to flicker. Connor came out on short notice found the fault, fixed the lights and made it safe. Connor was friendly, professional and safety conscious. read lessJoel Gibson1/13/2023
- Very happy with the service. Ian came out even though he was on his way home in the evening... read moreVery happy with the service. Ian came out even though he was on his way home in the evening & did a temporary job to get electricity working again. He then came again next day at 8 am & spent 4 hrs finding fault & repairing it. We were very impressed with his helpful service and pleasant manner. Definitely recommend this company. read lessMargaret Dixon-Bradshaw1/11/2023Efficient and organisedCatherine Ransford1/04/2023
- Really friendly and helpful. Turned up on time too. Perfect!Deborah Burdett1/03/2023I looked online and found this company to perform an EICR inspection at a property I manage remotely. They were... read moreI looked online and found this company to perform an EICR inspection at a property I manage remotely. They were prompt, gave prompt quotes, liaised with my agent, and turned up at the property at the time they said. Unfortunately it did not pass inspection, but they quoted for remedial works, and did a subsequent test which did pass. It's difficult to know (remotely) whether the suggested changes were required. They were not cheap, and by then it makes more sense to use the same company again as you are reasonably certain that the property will pass if they do the changes. For five stars, they could have phoned at the time of the first inspection to fix and re-test at the time (once I consented to the cost), which would have saved time. They could also have taken a few photos which would have made it easier for me to judge whether the quotes for upgrade works were fair. read lessAmit Shah12/25/2022
- Booked an EICR, booking process was straightforward and I well kept well inforned of when the engineers would arrive. ... read moreBooked an EICR, booking process was straightforward and I well kept well inforned of when the engineers would arrive. The guys that came out were friendly and explained the faults they'd identified clearly. Will definitely be getting back in touch for any future work I need doing! read lessNeil Harvey12/23/2022Really great professional same day service. Thank youJason Grew12/20/2022
- Friendly and communicative business. Very efficient service and good value. I've used MJP twice now and will continue to do... read moreFriendly and communicative business. Very efficient service and good value. I've used MJP twice now and will continue to do so. Highly recommend. read lessSusie Beresford12/17/2022Excellent service from John, he was nice and early, fitted all the new light fittings to my new home and... read moreExcellent service from John, he was nice and early, fitted all the new light fittings to my new home and did an excellent job. Very friendly and chatty, keen to please and a great employee of the company. Thank you read lessWendy Lodge12/17/2022
- Great piece of diagnostic work to locate a redundant but still live circuit that decided after many years to degrade... read moreGreat piece of diagnostic work to locate a redundant but still live circuit that decided after many years to degrade and interfere with a MCB. Many Thanks. read lessBob Smith12/12/2022The office staff and the electrican were very helpful! We were able to book an appointment, within a couple of... read moreThe office staff and the electrican were very helpful! We were able to book an appointment, within a couple of days (non urgent work) We were told when they were arriving in advance, so I was able to let the tenants know. Very happy with the service this company provided. Thank you! read lessAsh Family12/07/2022
- Helpful, friendly, accomodating. Nothing is too much trouble. The electrician listened to what I said and carried out the work... read moreHelpful, friendly, accomodating. Nothing is too much trouble. The electrician listened to what I said and carried out the work exactly as per my instructions, left no mess and loved my dog. What more could I ask. read lessSandy Dixon12/06/2022MJP fitted some meter tails when we moved our electrical cut-out. They were very friendly and professional. I would use... read moreMJP fitted some meter tails when we moved our electrical cut-out. They were very friendly and professional. I would use them again and recommend them to others. read lessElizabeth Aliaga11/28/2022
- We went overnight without power following a blown fuse. The next morning we made a call to MJP, answered... read moreWe went overnight without power following a blown fuse. The next morning we made a call to MJP, answered by a very helpful member of staff. An electrician was with us within the hour. He quickly identified the fault and made the necessary repairs. Very polite, very helpful and knew his stuff! read lessColin Baker11/23/2022Explained everything clearly. Very professional.Joseph Gliddon11/03/2022
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.