Electrical safety
PAT testing for landlords and letting agents
Daley Inventories charges £125 + VAT for up to 8 appliances, tested by our NICEIC-registered electrician. Book it with an EICR for the same visit and the PAT test drops to £100 + VAT. You get a pass label on every appliance and a dated certificate for the property file.
Prices
| What you book | Price inc VAT | Agents & businesses |
|---|---|---|
| PAT testing, up to 8 appliances | £150 | £125 + VAT |
| PAT testing booked with an EICR | £120 | £100 + VAT |
| More than 8 appliances | Quoted per property | — |
Prices include VAT at 20%. A standard EICR is £222 inc VAT (£185 + VAT); the £100 + VAT PAT price applies when both tests are done on the same visit. Portfolios and properties with more than 8 appliances get a fixed quote.
What the electrician tests
- A visual check of every appliance, plug and flex: cracks, scorch marks, damaged cable, wrong fuse
- Earth continuity and insulation resistance tests on every metal-cased (Class I) appliance
- Polarity and wiring checks on the plug, plus a run test to confirm the appliance works
- Double-insulated (Class II) items, extension leads, chargers and any test equipment on site
- A dated pass label on each appliance, showing when it is next due
- A written certificate listing every appliance, its test results and anything that failed
- Anything that fails is switched off and listed, so you can replace or repair it before the next let
Why landlords and agents use Daley
- Same electrician as your EICR: the PAT test is carried out by our NICEIC-registered electrician, so the appliance results and the wiring report agree.
- One visit, one invoice: book PAT testing with an EICR or gas safety certificate and we do it all in a single appointment.
- Fixed price to 8 appliances: £125 + VAT, however many kettles, hoovers and fridges the property has, up to eight.
- 10 years, 20,000 landlords: Daley Inventories has looked after London and Manchester rentals since 2016, seven days a week.
Who books PAT testing, and why
If you are a landlord
- You supply the fridge, washing machine, kettle or hoover: everything you provide must be safe when the tenancy starts and stay safe while it runs.
- HMO licences in many London boroughs and Greater Manchester councils ask for records of portable appliance checks in shared kitchens and communal areas.
- Insurers increasingly ask for evidence that portable appliances are checked, especially in HMOs and shared houses.
- A dated certificate at check-in shows the condition of each appliance, which helps if you later claim for damage from the deposit.
If you are a letting agent
- One visit can cover a whole round: we batch PAT tests with EICRs on the same day, per property or across a managed portfolio.
- Every property leaves with a complete compliance file: EICR, PAT certificate, gas safety (CP12), EPC and fire risk assessment in one place.
- Your own office equipment is covered by the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, so staff kitchens, heaters and chargers need testing too.
- Offer it at onboarding: a fixed £125 + VAT, or £100 + VAT with an EICR, is an easy added service to put in front of a new landlord.
What the law says
Landlords must make sure any electrical equipment supplied with a rental property is safe. That duty comes from the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 and the Consumer Protection Act 1987, and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 requires appliances you provide to be kept in repair. PAT testing does not create the duty, it proves you have met it.
PAT testing and an EICR are not interchangeable. The EICR, required every five years in the private rented sector in England under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, covers the fixed wiring, sockets and consumer unit. PAT testing covers the appliances you plug in. A satisfactory EICR will not spot a damaged flex on a kettle.
There is no fixed legal interval for portable appliances. The IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment sets testing by risk: what the appliance is, how much it is used, who uses it and where it is kept. Annual testing is the usual benchmark for landlord-supplied appliances, and shared HMO kitchens are often checked more often. Daley Inventories prints the next due date on every pass label so the routine looks after itself.
If an appliance fails, the electrician switches it off, records the fault and tells you what needs repairing or replacing. Our certificates are accepted by letting agents, councils and insurers as evidence of the check, and can be filed alongside your gas safety certificate, EPC and fire risk assessment.
Areas we cover
Every London borough and all of Greater Manchester, including Salford, Stockport and Trafford. PAT testing can be booked seven days a week, 9am to 6pm, on its own or on the same visit as an EICR, gas safety certificate or inventory.
Running a portfolio? See our letting agent services for account pricing and same-day reports.
PAT testing questions
Is PAT testing a legal requirement for landlords?
There is no single law that says every appliance must be PAT tested every year. What the law does say is that all electrical equipment supplied with a rented property must be safe: under the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994, the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, you must make sure appliances you provide are safe when the tenancy starts and kept in repair during it. PAT testing is the recognised way to show that, and many HMO licences ask for it. Daley Inventories gives you a dated certificate per appliance as evidence.
How much does PAT testing cost?
Daley Inventories charges £125 + VAT (£150 inc VAT) for up to 8 appliances at one property, whichever room they are in. If you book it with an EICR for the same visit, the PAT test drops to £100 + VAT (£120 inc VAT). Properties with more than 8 appliances, or portfolios of several properties, are quoted individually.
Does PAT testing replace an EICR?
No, they cover different things. An EICR tests the fixed wiring, sockets and consumer unit and is required every five years in the private rented sector in England. PAT testing covers the appliances you plug in: the fridge, kettle, hoover, heater and anything else you supply. An EICR with a satisfactory result does not tell you a flex is frayed, which is why landlords with furnished properties do both.
How often should appliances be PAT tested?
There is no fixed legal interval. The IET Code of Practice sets testing by risk: the type of appliance, how often it is used, who uses it and the environment it sits in. For appliances supplied in rented property, annual testing is the common benchmark, and anything in a shared HMO kitchen may need checking more often. Daley Inventories prints the next due date on each pass label.
What counts as an appliance?
Anything with a plug or a flex: white goods such as a fridge, freezer, washing machine or dishwasher, small appliances such as a kettle, toaster, microwave or hoover, plus TVs, chargers, lamps, heaters, irons and extension leads. If you are not sure whether something is covered, send us a rough list and Daley Inventories will confirm whether it fits the 8-appliance price.
Do I need to be at the property for the test?
No. Daley Inventories collects keys from you or your agent and can test the appliances whether the property is occupied or empty. Anything we cannot reach, because a tenant is not available or an appliance is built in, is listed on the certificate so you know what still needs checking.
What happens if an appliance fails?
The electrician switches it off, labels it as failed and records the fault on your certificate, with advice on repairing or replacing it. We do not repair appliances ourselves, so there is no pressure to buy anything, and nothing is removed from the property without your instruction.
Why use Daley Inventories for PAT testing?
Daley Inventories has worked with more than 20,000 landlords and letting agents since 2016, and every PAT test is carried out by our NICEIC-registered electrician rather than a subcontracted tester. You get a fixed price for up to 8 appliances, a label on every item, a certificate the same week, and the same team that already handles your inventory, EICR, gas safety certificate and EPC. Call 0208 935 5492, seven days a week, 9am to 6pm.
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