PAT Testing for Landlords in Bethnal Green & East London

• PAT testing is a check of electrical appliances that plug in. Our qualified partner tester carries out a visual inspection of the plug, cable and casing for damage, a check that the right fuse is fitted, electrical tests such as earth continuity and insulation resistance where appropriate, a pass or fail label on each appliance, and a written record of every item tested. Typical items in a rental include kettles, toasters, microwaves, fridges, washing machines, lamps, heaters, vacuum cleaners and extension leads.

• A local office at 485 Bethnal Green Road, E2, so we're never far away. Sister company of Just Move Property, so we're used to working with landlords, letting agents and tenants. Free, clear quotes before anything is booked. We arrange access with your tenants directly. If your EICR is due too, we'll try to book both on the same day to save your tenants a second visit.

There's no specific law in England that says landlords must PAT test. However, landlords must make sure any electrical appliances they provide are safe, both at the start of a tenancy and throughout it. PAT testing is one of the easiest ways to check this and to keep a record showing you've taken reasonable steps. PAT testing is especially worth doing if the property is let furnished with appliances you supply, it's a house in multiple occupation (HMO) where the licence conditions may expect regular appliance checks, you're changing tenants and want a clean record for the new tenancy, or an appliance is old or has been reported faulty. Remember that an EICR covers the fixed wiring only. Appliances you supply need checking separately. We arrange PAT testing across Bethnal Green, Globe Town, Shoreditch, Hackney, Bow, Mile End, Whitechapel, Stepney, Poplar and the rest of Tower Hamlets. Get a free quote: call 020 7033 0222, WhatsApp us, or send the details using the quote form.

1. Call us, WhatsApp us or use the form. Tell us the address and a rough count of appliances. 2. We give you a free, no-obligation quote before booking. 3. We book a time with you or your tenant, and our qualified partner tester visits. 4. Each appliance is tested and labelled, and you receive a record of the results. Anything that fails is taken out of use and we'll tell you whether it can be repaired or should be replaced.

Related certificates: Landlord Certificates, Gas Safety Certificate, EICR, EPC, Smoke and CO Alarms

1. Is PAT testing a legal requirement for landlords? Not as a specific test, but landlords must make sure appliances they supply are safe. PAT testing is a common way to show this. How often should appliances be tested? There's no fixed legal interval. Many landlords test at the start of each tenancy or every year or two, depending on the appliance and how it's used. HMO licences may set their own requirements. Do you test tenants' own appliances? Tenants are responsible for their own appliances, but our partner tester can check them too if the tenant asks. What happens if an appliance fails? It's labelled as failed and should not be used. We'll tell you whether a simple repair like a new plug or fuse will fix it. Can you test business premises too? Ask us. Tell us what the premises are and roughly how many appliances there are, and we'll let you know what our partners can arrange.

Need PAT testing in Bethnal Green or anywhere in East London? Call JMP Maintenance on 020 7033 0222, WhatsApp us,