How Often Should You Do PAT Testing and Why It Matters in 2025
Why PAT Testing Matters in 2025
Whether you run a café, dental practice, construction site or small office, keeping your electrical equipment safe in 2025 is not just a legal requirement – it’s also peace of mind.
PAT Testing (Portable Appliance Testing) is one of the simplest and most effective ways to make sure your business remains compliant, protected and risk-free. With regulations getting stricter every year, more landlords, schools and businesses are asking:
The good news is that PAT testing is affordable, fast and straightforward. At Duo Test, we provide affordable PAT testing services across Essex, Kent, East London and Grays, including same-day digital certificates and compliance reports
This guide will explain the latest PAT testing requirements for 2025, answer common questions, and show how landlords, tenants and business owners can stay fully compliant at the lowest possible cost.
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What Is PAT Testing (in simple terms)?
PAT Testing means checking your portable electrical appliances — from kettles and laptops to drills, fridges, or printers to ensure they’re safe to use and won’t cause:
At Duo Test Limited, we don’t just rely on the testing machine. With over 5 years of experience and more than 1 million tests completed, we combine technical PAT testing equipment with detailed visual inspections to make sure every appliance is truly safe.
During a visual PAT test check, our certified engineers carefully inspect:
This hands-on process ensures that even if an item passes the electrical test, potential risks are not overlooked. Our goal is to provide affordable PAT testing services that create a safe environment for all users while keeping you fully compliant with UK regulations
How Often Should You Do PAT Testing?
The frequency of PAT testing in the UK depends on the type of equipment, how often it’s used, and the level of risk. As a general guide:
Most insurance providers and safety inspectors expect at least annual PAT testing. For high-risk environments like construction and catering, more frequent testing is strongly recommended.
At Duo Test Limited, we provide affordable PAT testing services across Grays, Basildon, Dartford, Romford, Barking, Bexleyheath, Chatham, Ilford, Stratford and surrounding areas, helping landlords, schools and businesses stay fully compliant.
What Gets Tested?
- Plug and cable condition
- Earth continuity and insulation
- Leakage current
- Internal faults using professional tester
- Appliance labelling and reporting
At Duo Test Limited we test safely, quickly and thoroughly without disrupting your work day. Available in Kent, Essex & East London.
Why Chose Duo Test Limited?
- Certified PAT Testing Engineer ( City & Guilds Level 3 )
- Local and reliable: based in Grays, serving Essex, Kent, East London.
- Fast certificate turnaround (usually next day)
- Fixed pricing, no hidden costs
- Flexible bookings: mornings, evenings, weekends
I’m not a big company sending random staff, I show up personally, do the job properly, and make sure you’re 100% covered.