PAT testing in Parkstone
Renting in Parkstone, you can have MX2 Electrical complete PAT testing and hand over the outcome in writing for every portable appliance we manage to start.
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PAT testing pricing considerations
Pricing for appliance testing reflects the time needed on site and the total volume of portable appliances requiring inspection across the building.
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 total number of plug-in appliances and extension leads determines visit duration.
- Appliances that are unplugged and easy to reach help the testing proceed without delay.
- Separate work to repair damaged plugs, replace fuses or fix flexes is quoted on request.
- Current labour rate: £70 per hour.
- Materials, specialist equipment and larger project work are confirmed separately before they go ahead.
PAT testing across Parkstone
We serve Parkstone from our base in Poole.
What happens on the day
Every appliance testing visit follows a structured sequence from visual inspection through to functional electrical metering and item logging.
- Visual examination of plugs and flexesWe look over each plug top, cable grip, flexible lead, casing and power switch to detect fraying, cracking, burns or loose wiring before plugging the item into a tester.
- Electrical instrument testingUsing calibrated testing instruments, we run earth continuity, insulation resistance and polarity checks on each plug-in device to detect internal electrical faults.
- Status marking and item taggingEvery tested appliance receives a durable sticker indicating whether it passed or failed the electrical checks, alongside an individual reference number for your records.
- Documentation and debriefBefore leaving the premises, we provide an appliance register detailing every item tested and explain any equipment that failed and needs removal from service.
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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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- 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 items need PAT testing?
Any electrical item that connects to a standard socket using a plug requires testing. This includes office computers, monitors, extension cables, kettles, microwaves, workshop power tools, vacuum cleaners and portable heaters.
Do landlords in Parkstone need to test appliances?
Landlords providing electrical goods such as washing machines, fridges, kettles or lamps in furnished rentals should have them tested regularly to confirm they remain safe for tenants to plug in and use.
What happens if an appliance fails testing?
When an item fails visual or electrical testing, we tag it with a fail sticker, take it out of service, and inform you immediately. Putting the appliance right or replacing it can be arranged as a separate job.
Does PAT testing include fixed wiring and sockets?
No. Portable appliance testing only inspects the plug-in equipment itself. Fixed wiring, wall sockets, light fittings and consumer units are assessed under an Electrical Installation Condition Report, known as an EICR.
How often should portable appliances be tested?
Testing frequency depends on the environment and how frequently equipment is handled. Heavy-duty tools on construction sites require frequent testing, whereas low-risk office computers usually require less frequent checks.