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Portable Appliance Testing · Edinburgh

PAT Testing in Edinburgh

Professional PAT testing in Edinburgh. Multi-parameter testing to IET Code of Practice. £5 million insured, 15 years serving Edinburgh businesses, landlords and HMOs. Fixed-fee quotes.

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Arnold Pat Testing

Safety Compliance · Scotland

Portable Appliance Testing

PAT Testing

Multi-parameter testing to the IET Code of Practice, 5th Edition.

£5M Insured15+ YearsIET CompliantDigital Reports
£5M InsuredIET Compliant15+ YearsMulti-parameter Tester

PAT Testing Across Edinburgh

Every business in Edinburgh that uses portable electrical equipment has a legal duty to ensure that equipment is safe. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 apply to every workplace — from the financial institutions on Lothian Road and George Street to the independent shops on Victoria Street, from the hotels lining Princes Street to the tech startups in Edinburgh's growing innovation quarter around Fountainbridge and the BioQuarter.

We use the professional PAT testing equipment, one of the most advanced portable appliance testers available, to deliver comprehensive multi-parameter testing. Whether you operate a single small office in Stockbridge or manage multiple premises across the city, our PAT testing provides the thorough, documented results you need for compliance and peace of mind.

Edinburgh businesses we regularly serve include:

Professional services firms in the Exchange District and Charlotte Square
Hotels and hospitality venues along the Royal Mile, Grassmarket, and Princes Street
Restaurants and cafés across Bruntsfield, Leith Walk, and the Shore
Retail premises on Multrees Walk, St James Quarter, and George Street
University of Edinburgh departments and Edinburgh Napier University campuses
NHS Lothian facilities and GP surgeries across the city
Edinburgh schools, nurseries, and community centres
Landlords and letting agents managing rental properties from Marchmont to Gorgie

What We Test in Edinburgh

Every Edinburgh job is delivered to IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (5th Edition).

Office equipment — laptops, monitors, printers, chargers
Kitchen appliances — kettles, toasters, microwaves, fridges
Power tools, extension leads, and portable lighting
IT and server-room equipment, rack PDUs, and UPS units
Hospitality equipment — coffee machines, blenders, food-service kit

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Edinburgh FAQs

PAT Testing in Edinburgh — Questions Answered

How often do I need PAT testing in Edinburgh?

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Frequency depends on the environment, not a fixed rule. The IET Code of Practice recommends office equipment in Edinburgh be tested every 24–48 months, kitchen and hospitality equipment every 12 months, hire equipment before every hire, and construction-site kit every 3 months. HMO landlords in Edinburgh typically test annually to satisfy council licence conditions. We'll assess your environment during the first visit and recommend an interval that keeps you compliant without over-testing.

How much does PAT testing cost for a Edinburgh business?

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We quote a fixed fee based on appliance count, not an hourly rate. Typical Edinburgh small offices (20–50 items) fall in the £60–£120 range; medium premises (100–250 items) £150–£300. We never charge extra for re-testing after a minor repair on the same visit. Send us an estimate of your item count and we'll email a firm quote the same day.

Will the certificate satisfy my Edinburgh insurer, HMO officer, or landlord licence?

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Yes. We issue a full digital certificate listing every item tested, pass/fail results, next-test-due date, and our £5 million public liability and professional indemnity cover. It's accepted by every major UK insurer, by Edinburgh council HMO licensing officers, and by letting agents across Scotland's Central Belt.

Do you test outside business hours in Edinburgh?

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Yes. We regularly work evenings and weekends across Edinburgh for retail, hospitality and schools that can't take equipment offline during trading hours. There's no out-of-hours surcharge for scheduled weekend bookings.

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