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Landlords in Poole, Westbourne and Bournemouth supply appliances such as fridges, washing machines and kettles. Testing confirms equipment supplied to tenants remains in safe working order.
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PAT Testing in Poole
Need electrical appliances inspected for safe ongoing use? MX2 Electrical provides PAT testing across Poole and Bournemouth to check plugs, cables, earth continuity and insulation. This NAPIT registered service covers rental properties, commercial premises and shared residential buildings throughout Ferndown and Christchurch.
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PAT testing price
Portable appliance testing is charged at an hourly rate. Total time depends on item count, access and the physical distribution of equipment across the site.
- Covers visual inspection, formal instrument testing and logging of portable and movable electrical equipment.
- Applies to appliances made accessible during the visit with clear access to plugs and sockets.
- Repairs to damaged plugs, replacement leads or remedial work to supply circuits are not included in the standard inspection time.
- Current labour rate: £70 per hour.
- Materials, specialist equipment and larger project work are confirmed separately before they go ahead.
Trusted by customers
Feedback from customers across Poole and surrounding areas covering electrical testing, installations and repair work.
4.9
MX2 Electrical is frequently praised for prompt, professional and friendly service, with electricians who explain the work clearly, offer options and complete jobs efficiently. Reviews commonly mention EICRs, EV charger installations, sockets, lighting, wiring, ventilation, consumer units and cooker work, with neat finishes, tidy work areas and fair pricing standing out. A small number of reviews raise concerns about follow-up costs and remedial work after EICRs.
Summarised with AI
I’m Really happy with the work from both of them. They installed a new socket in our conservatory and did a great job. They were both professional, friendly, tidy and made sure everything was done properly. I’m very pleased with the result and would definitely recommend them. Thank you both for your hard work!
Jonas “Almost Jonas” E.
MX2 came along promptly to quote, their quote was reasonable and they gave us options. The work itself was done quickly, efficiently and very neatly, they went the extra mile adding extra without quibbling, and they left the flat in a very tidy space.
C.W 2.
Great job
Asa, S.MyBuilder
Plan testing around the real risk
Electrical equipment deteriorates with regular use, moving and handling. Testing identifies wear before it creates shock or fire risks.
Workplaces and offices
Offices and shops around Broadstone, Ferndown and Ashley Cross use computers, heaters, extension leads and power tools that need periodic checks under workplace safety regulations.
Communal and managed blocks
Managed residential buildings in Canford Heath and Mudeford often have communal cleaners equipment, laundry rooms and maintenance tools that require regular safety records.
What PAT testing covers
Testing checks the safety of electrical equipment connected by plug and socket against current electrical safety standards.
Included when agreed
- Visual examination of plugs, flexible cables, casing and cord grips for signs of damage or overheating
- Earth continuity testing on Class I earthed appliances
- Insulation resistance testing on Class I and Class II equipment
- Inspection of internal plug wiring and correct fuse ratings
- Application of pass or fail labels to inspected items
- Complete register of tested appliances with test readings
Not included automatically
- Testing of fixed electrical wiring and consumer units
- Appliance repairs or internal component fault diagnosis
- Moving heavy furniture or stock to reach inaccessible plugs
- Equipment requiring three phase supply testing unless arranged beforehand
What happens on the day
Testing is structured to minimise disruption to your tenants, staff or visitors while each appliance is inspected and verified.
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Access and item location
Please ensure items for inspection are accessible. Power to each appliance will need to be disconnected briefly during testing.
- 02
Inspection and test routine
Each item receives a thorough physical check before calibrated test instruments measure earth continuity and insulation integrity.
- 03
Label and immediate feedback
Items receive a durable label showing test status and date. Any equipment presenting an immediate electrical hazard is highlighted on the spot.
What you receive
You receive a clear equipment report confirming which appliances were tested and their electrical condition.
- Appliance record
- A complete inventory listing every piece of equipment inspected, its specific location within the property, and its assigned asset number.
- Individual results
- Detailed instrument readings for earth resistance, insulation resistance and polarity checks for every item tested.
- Clear failed-item action
- Specific details for any equipment that failed inspection, explaining the fault and recommending replacement, repair or removal from service.
- Maintenance evidence
- Formal documentation you can file for health and safety records, insurance verification, property licensing or tenancy compliance.
Why choose us
Use one local team for electrical inspection, diagnosis, installation and certification across homes, workplaces and light-industrial settings.
Public liability £2,000,000 · Nvq level 3, Gold Card Electrician · NAPIT
Get Free QuoteYou see the price before you call
- Starting prices for the common jobs are published on this site, not held back until someone visits.
- Each one says what moves it: the circuit count on an EICR, the cable run on a charge point, the board type on a consumer unit.
- The full price is confirmed against your actual job before any work starts.
Registered work, certificated properly
- MX2 Electrical is NAPIT registered, and notifiable work is notified through that registration.
- Consumer unit replacements, new circuits and inspections leave you holding the certificate.
- The business carries two million pounds of public liability cover.
The fault gets found before the repair gets priced
- Testing establishes what is actually wrong rather than replacing parts in sequence.
- You are told what was found and what putting it right involves before it is agreed.
- Where an inspection turns up remedial work, it is quoted separately so it stays your decision.
PAT testing questions
Common questions about portable appliance testing intervals, responsibilities and requirements.
Is PAT testing a legal requirement for my business or rental property?+
The law does not state PAT testing by name, but electricity regulations require all electrical equipment provided for work or tenancy use to be maintained in a safe condition. Testing provides clear documentary evidence that you have taken reasonable steps to prevent electrical danger.
How often should electrical equipment be inspected?+
Frequency depends on the equipment type and its environment. Frequently moved items such as extension leads or power tools require more frequent attention than stationary office equipment like desktop monitors. I evaluate the operating environment to suggest suitable inspection intervals.
Does testing require cutting the power to everything?+
Each appliance must be unplugged individually to connect test equipment. This only interrupts power to that specific item for a short period.
What happens if an appliance fails the test?+
The item is marked with a fail label, noted on the report, and should be taken out of service immediately until repaired or replaced.
Official PAT guidance
Official safety guidance on maintaining portable electrical appliances in commercial and residential settings.
- HSE guidance on portable appliance testingAnswers from the Health and Safety Executive on legal requirements, testing intervals and practical equipment maintenance.
- Equipment maintenance in low-risk environmentsOfficial Health and Safety Executive advice on maintaining electrical equipment safely in office and retail workplaces.
Areas we cover
Poole, Bournemouth, Broadstone, Wimborne Minster, Wareham, Parkstone, Ferndown, Christchurch, Canford Heath, Westbourne, Andover, Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Sherborne, Weymouth, Blandford Forum, Swanage, Dorchester
Start with the job details
Share the electrical problem, property or site type and postcode. MX2 will confirm availability, scope and pricing before work goes ahead.