--- title: "PAT testing cost in Poole — MX2 Electrical" description: "PAT testing prices in Poole — what the job involves, what moves the price, and what it costs town by town." canonical: "https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/costs/pat-testing" last_updated: "2026-08-25T12:53:09.068Z" --- # PAT testing cost in Poole — MX2 Electrical > PAT testing prices in Poole — what the job involves, what moves the price, and what it costs town by town. ## What MX2 Electrical charges £70 per hour — published up front and fixed once the property has been seen. ## What the price covers - Visual examination of plugs, flexible cables, casing and cord grips for signs of damage or overheating - Earth continuity testing on Class I earthed appliances - Insulation resistance testing on Class I and Class II equipment - Inspection of internal plug wiring and correct fuse ratings - Application of pass or fail labels to inspected items - Complete register of tested appliances with test readings ### Priced separately - Testing of fixed electrical wiring and consumer units - Appliance repairs or internal component fault diagnosis - Moving heavy furniture or stock to reach inaccessible plugs - Equipment requiring three phase supply testing unless arranged beforehand ## Plan testing around the real risk Electrical equipment deteriorates with regular use, moving and handling. Testing identifies wear before it creates shock or fire risks. - **Rental properties and HMOs:** Landlords in Poole, Westbourne and Bournemouth supply appliances such as fridges, washing machines and kettles. Testing confirms equipment supplied to tenants remains in safe working order. - **Workplaces and offices:** Offices and shops around Broadstone, Ferndown and Ashley Cross use computers, heaters, extension leads and power tools that need periodic checks under workplace safety regulations. - **Communal and managed blocks:** Managed residential buildings in Canford Heath and Mudeford often have communal cleaners equipment, laundry rooms and maintenance tools that require regular safety records. ## What happens on the day Testing is structured to minimise disruption to your tenants, staff or visitors while each appliance is inspected and verified. - **Access and item location:** Please ensure items for inspection are accessible. Power to each appliance will need to be disconnected briefly during testing. - **Inspection and test routine:** Each item receives a thorough physical check before calibrated test instruments measure earth continuity and insulation integrity. - **Label and immediate feedback:** Items receive a durable label showing test status and date. Any equipment presenting an immediate electrical hazard is highlighted on the spot. ## What you receive You receive a clear equipment report confirming which appliances were tested and their electrical condition. - **Appliance record:** A complete inventory listing every piece of equipment inspected, its specific location within the property, and its assigned asset number. - **Individual results:** Detailed instrument readings for earth resistance, insulation resistance and polarity checks for every item tested. - **Clear failed-item action:** Specific details for any equipment that failed inspection, explaining the fault and recommending replacement, repair or removal from service. - **Maintenance evidence:** Formal documentation you can file for health and safety records, insurance verification, property licensing or tenancy compliance. ## PAT testing price questions ### How much does PAT testing cost in Poole? MX2 Electrical charges £70 per hour — the rate we quote from, confirmed on survey, not a lead-generation estimate. ### How much is a PAT test UK? Our rate for this work is £70 per hour. The price moves with access, the age and condition of the existing installation, and how much making good the job leaves behind — all of which we confirm before work starts. ### How much is PAT testing per item UK? Our rate for this work is £70 per hour. The price moves with access, the age and condition of the existing installation, and how much making good the job leaves behind — all of which we confirm before work starts. ### Is PAT testing a legal requirement for my business or rental property? The law does not state PAT testing by name, but electricity regulations require all electrical equipment provided for work or tenancy use to be maintained in a safe condition. Testing provides clear documentary evidence that you have taken reasonable steps to prevent electrical danger. ### How often should electrical equipment be inspected? Frequency depends on the equipment type and its environment. Frequently moved items such as extension leads or power tools require more frequent attention than stationary office equipment like desktop monitors. I evaluate the operating environment to suggest suitable inspection intervals. ### Does testing require cutting the power to everything? Each appliance must be unplugged individually to connect test equipment. This only interrupts power to that specific item for a short period. ### What happens if an appliance fails the test? The item is marked with a fail label, noted on the report, and should be taken out of service immediately until repaired or replaced. ### Why do prices differ between towns round here? Local housing stock is the main reason. Victorian and Edwardian houses and conversions Older or harder-to-access properties take longer, and that time is what a quote is mostly made of. - [HSE guidance on portable appliance testing](https://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/faq-portable-appliance-testing.htm): Answers from the Health and Safety Executive on legal requirements, testing intervals and practical equipment maintenance. - [Equipment maintenance in low-risk environments](https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg236.htm): Official Health and Safety Executive advice on maintaining electrical equipment safely in office and retail workplaces.