PAT testing in Ferndown
Shops and offices in Ferndown can ask MX2 Electrical to handle PAT testing, and each tested appliance gets marked pass or fail before we leave.
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How PAT testing prices are calculated
We believe in clear pricing without hidden surprises. The price for testing is based on the time spent on site and the total volume of electrical appliances that require testing.
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 examination, calibrated instrument testing, appliance labelling and provision of the written equipment register.
- The total depends on the overall number of portable items, their accessibility throughout the premises, and how spread out the equipment is across the building.
- Any remedial work to fix appliance flexes, replace damaged plugs or repair fixed wiring circuits is quoted separately before work begins.
- Current labour rate: £70 per hour.
- Materials, specialist equipment and larger project work are confirmed separately before they go ahead.
PAT testing across Ferndown
We serve Ferndown from our base in Poole.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows a clear process from visual inspection through to electrical meter testing, keeping disruption low for your household or business.
- Initial walkthrough and inventory checkWe arrive on site, meet the property contact and walk through the rooms to gather or locate all portable electrical items, extension leads, battery chargers and plug-in equipment scheduled for inspection.
- Visual inspection of plugs, flexes and casingsEach item receives a thorough check. We look for cracked outer casing, split wiring sheaths, bent pins, incorrect fuse ratings inside the plug, and signs of overheating or scorch marks around socket terminals.
- Instrument testing on portable appliancesUsing calibrated test instruments, we measure earth continuity on earthed equipment and check insulation resistance between live conductors and external metalwork, verifying that internal protective barriers remain intact.
- Immediate labelling and resultsEvery appliance is marked with an individual pass or fail sticker showing the date of inspection. We explain any item that failed the testing on the day so you can withdraw it from everyday operation straight away.
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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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“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 are included in a PAT test?
PAT testing covers electrical appliances that connect to the mains with a plug top. This includes kettles, microwaves, desktop computers, monitors, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, portable heaters and electric hand tools.
Is PAT testing legally required for landlords in Ferndown?
Landlords must ensure that electrical appliances supplied with a tenancy are safe to use. While the method of checking is not restricted to one specific system, regular PAT testing provides a clear, documented record that every supplied appliance has been examined and electrically tested.
What happens if an appliance fails the test?
If an item has broken casing, internal electrical insulation faults or damaged wiring, it receives a fail sticker and is taken out of service immediately. We point this out to you on the day so it is not used by staff or tenants.
Does PAT testing check the building wiring and sockets?
No. PAT testing examines portable plug-in equipment only. Testing for fixed wiring, wall sockets, light circuits and the fuse board or consumer unit is conducted under an Electrical Installation Condition Report, which is arranged separately.
How often should portable appliances be tested?
Testing frequency depends on the environment and how frequently the items are handled. Construction tools and heavy workshop equipment require frequent checks, whereas office IT hardware and rental property appliances typically operate on longer inspection intervals.