Electrical Safety Checks Every Homeowner Should Do Regularly
A domestic electrical safety check is a visual inspection where you look at accessible equipment, without tools and without removing any cover. A homeowner can carry out these checks themselves, […]
PAT Testing Cost in the UK: What You Pay Per Item, Per Visit and Per Property
PAT testing costs £1 to £3 per appliance in the UK, and most contractors apply a minimum charge of £40 to £80 per visit regardless of how few items you […]
How to Start a PAT Testing Business From Scratch
Starting a PAT testing business takes four things: Evidence that you are competent to test, A calibrated instrument, Insurance, and A list of buyers who have a reason to book. […]
How Much Can You Earn as a PAT Tester?
A qualified PAT tester in the UK earns £22,000 to £28,000 per year as an employee, or £150 to £300 per day self-employed. Per-item work pays £1 to £3 per […]
9 Electrical Appliances That Cause the Most House Fires
A high-risk portable appliance is any mains-powered item with a plug whose fault can let it overheat and ignite the class of equipment that Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) exists to […]
Landlord Electrical Safety Penalties: 2026 Updated For UK Citizen
Landlord electrical safety penalties are the civil fines and enforcement measures imposed by local housing authorities on landlords who breach the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) […]
New Electrical Safety Rules for Landlords: What Changed in 2025–26
The new electrical safety rules for landlords are the duties introduced by the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) (Amendment) (Extension to the Social Rented Sector) Regulations […]
PAT Testing Regulation Changes: What Changed in 2026
Portable appliance testing has been affected by two separate developments, and they are commonly reported as one. The first is a change of name; the second is a change of […]
Penalties for Failing to Maintain Electrical Equipment at Work
Failure to maintain electrical equipment at work is not a single offence. It is a set of overlapping duties, drawn from at least four statutes and one binding sentencing guideline, […]
Can a PAT Test Detect Every Electrical Fault?
A quick answer is No, a PAT test cannot detect every electrical fault, and no competent tester will claim it can. A PAT test confirms that an appliance was safe […]