--- title: "PAT testing in Parkstone | 4.9 Star · NAPIT · TrustMark" description: "PAT testing, Parkstone, Ashley Cross, BH12: MX2 Electrical records a written result per appliance, carried out by NVQ Level 3 electricians." canonical: "https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/electrician-parkstone/pat-testing" --- # PAT testing in Parkstone > PAT testing, Parkstone, Ashley Cross, BH12: MX2 Electrical records a written result per appliance, carried out by NVQ Level 3 electricians. 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. ## 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. - PAT testing: from £70 an hour; from £70 an hour - 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. ## PAT testing across Parkstone We serve Parkstone from our base in Poole. - Ashley Cross - Lower Parkstone - Upper Parkstone - BH12 - BH14 ## 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 flexes We 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 testing Using 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 tagging Every 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 debrief Before leaving the premises, we provide an appliance register detailing every item tested and explain any equipment that failed and needs removal from service. ## Frequently asked questions about PAT testing ### What 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. ## Other services in Parkstone - [Electrician in Parkstone](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/electrician-parkstone): Electrical inspections, repairs and planned installation work across Parkstone, Ashley Cross, BH12 and BH14 from MX2 Electrical. - [PAT testing (all areas)](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/services/pat-testing): PAT testing in Poole from MX2 Electrical. 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