PAT testing in Canford Heath
For landlords, PAT testing in Canford Heath from MX2 Electrical means you keep the written result we prepare for every appliance switched on during the visit.
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PAT testing pricing structure
Our rates reflect the time spent on site carrying out testing, visual examinations, and producing your documentation. The total cost reflects the number of appliances and their accessibility.
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 hourly rate covers testing, inspection, and recording of appliances across the property.
- The overall cost depends on the total count of portable items and how easily they can be reached.
- Any repairs, replacement plugs, or remedial work to damaged cords 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 Canford Heath
We serve Canford Heath from our base in Poole.
What happens on the day
Testing visits follow an orderly routine so every portable device is checked without causing unnecessary disruption to your working day or home routine.
- Initial equipment walkthroughWe arrive at the address, meet the site contact, and walk the rooms to identify every portable appliance, extension reel, and detachable lead requiring electrical safety testing.
- Visual inspection of plugs and flexesEach unit receives an inspection covering the outer casing, cable grips, flexible cord condition, and internal plug wiring alongside checking that the correct fuse rating is fitted.
- Instrument safety testingCalibrated test instruments measure earth continuity, insulation resistance, and polarity to verify that the equipment remains safe to plug into the electrical system under load.
- Marking each tested deviceEvery appliance receives a durable sticker stating whether it passed or failed the test, showing the test date alongside an individual identification reference number.
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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.
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- Trading since
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“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 items require PAT testing?
Any electrical equipment that connects to the mains supply using a flexible cable and plug requires testing. This includes office computers, desktop monitors, printers, kitchen kettles, microwaves, vacuum cleaners, extension leads, and workshop power tools.
How often should portable appliances be tested?
Testing frequency depends on the environment and how heavily the items are used. Handheld power tools on construction sites require frequent testing, while standard office computers and desk lamps usually follow longer inspection cycles.
What happens if an appliance fails the test?
Any appliance that fails either the visual inspection or instrument test is marked with a fail sticker and removed from service immediately. We explain what caused the failure, and repair work can be quoted as a separate job.
Does PAT testing include wall sockets and lights?
No, PAT testing covers plug-in portable appliances only. Fixed electrical installations, including distribution boards, light fittings, and wall sockets, are assessed through an Electrical Installation Condition Report under a separate booking.
Do you test appliances in furnished rental properties?
Yes, we regularly visit rental properties across Canford Heath to test landlord-owned appliances, including washing machines, tumble dryers, fridges, and floor lamps, providing an itemised safety inventory.