PAT testing in Bournemouth
MX2 Electrical carries out PAT testing in Bournemouth and leaves a pass or fail mark on every portable appliance we test in your home.
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Appliance testing costs and price structure
Pricing for portable appliance testing is based on the time required on site and the total number of items to be inspected, with clear rates stated up front.
From £70 an hour
from £70 an hour
Included when agreed
- Visual check of plugs, flexes, casings and on-off switches
- Electrical tests on portable appliances that can be reached and switched on
- A written result for each item we test
- A pass or fail mark on the appliance itself
- A short talk at the end about anything that failed or could not be reached
Ways to pay
- Pay by bank
- Bank transfer
- The price covers visual inspection, instrument testing, pass or fail tags and the final equipment register.
- Total costs vary based on the number of appliances, access to equipment and site layout.
- Repairs or remedial electrical work for failed appliances are quoted separately.
- Current labour rate: £70 per hour.
- Materials, specialist equipment and larger project work are confirmed separately before they go ahead.
PAT testing across Bournemouth
We serve Bournemouth from our base in Poole.
What happens on the day
We organise testing directly around your schedule, working methodically through each room so your equipment is checked with minimal interruption to your day.
- Walking the premisesOn arrival, we walk through your building to locate every item needing an inspection, from under-desk extension leads to breakroom kettles and garage power tools.
- Conducting the inspectionWe inspect the outer flex, check the plug pin layout, verify fuse ratings, and connect testing meters to measure earth continuity and insulation integrity.
- Marking passed and failed itemsAppliances that meet safety standards are marked with pass tags, while any item presenting an electrical hazard is marked as failed and identified immediately.
- Reviewing findings before departureWe go through the completed inventory with you, highlighting any appliances that failed or could not be accessed, and hand over your formal test schedule.
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Why choose MX2 Electrical
You see the price before you call
Starting prices for the common jobs are published on this site, not held back until someone visits.
Registered work, certificated properly
MX2 Electrical is NAPIT registered, and notifiable work is notified through that registration.
The fault gets found before the repair gets priced
Testing establishes what is actually wrong rather than replacing parts in sequence.
- Reviews
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- Rating
- 4.9
- Trading since
- 2024
“With over 20 years in the trade behind us, we are a fully qualified, NAPIT registered team covering Poole and the Dorset area, domestic and commercial. We turn up when we say we will, explain what needs doing before we do it, and leave the place as we found it.”
Mohsen Nazari, MX2 Electrical
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WhatsAppWhat does PAT testing involve?
PAT testing is the formal inspection and electrical testing of plug-in appliances like kettles, power tools, desk computers and extension leads. We visually inspect the casing, plug and cord, run electronic checks for earth continuity and insulation, and mark each item with a pass or fail tag.
Which areas in Bournemouth do you cover for PAT testing?
We test appliances throughout Bournemouth, covering Bournemouth town centre, Boscombe, Southbourne, Winton and West Cliff, across postcodes BH1, BH2, BH3, BH4, BH5, BH6, BH7, BH8, BH9, BH10 and BH11.
What happens if an appliance fails its test?
Any appliance that fails visual or electrical testing is marked with a fail tag and brought to your attention so it can be removed from service. Any repairs or replacements are handled as separate work.
Does PAT testing cover fixed sockets and wiring?
No. PAT testing only covers portable plug-in equipment. Fixed wall sockets, switches, lighting circuits and consumer units are examined under an electrical installation condition report instead.
How should we prepare our Bournemouth premises for testing?
You can prepare by making sure appliances, extension leads and battery chargers are accessible and not locked away in cupboards, allowing our visit to run smoothly without delays.