FM Testing Services — electricians in Dublin

FM Testing Services works from premises on Le Fanu Rd in Drumfinn, and its main base is Clondalkin, where it serves customers locally. Ask whether it will travel to your address or can test equipment where it is kept, as this varies between providers. Confirm the areas covered before you book.

The price of PAT testing depends mainly on the number of appliances, the minimum call-out charge, and whether the work is for a business or a home. The PAT Testing price guide gives typical prices in Ireland, so you can compare any quote against it. Ask whether the certificate or report is included, since that can change the total.

Where electrical work is controlled, it has to be carried out by a contractor registered with Safe Electric, and you can check that registration on the Safe Electric site using the contractor's number. For portable appliance testing, ask about the technician's training, experience and any qualification they hold. Ask to see examples of the test records they issue.

Ask whether the business carries public liability insurance and ask to see the certificate, as this is usual for trade businesses in Ireland. Also ask what happens if an appliance fails a test or needs a repair, and whether a re-test is included. Get the terms in writing before you book.

FM Testing Services has a Google rating of 5 from 3 reviews, and you can read them on its Google Maps page at https://maps.google.com/?cid=10503994933899942268. Look at how recent the comments are and whether they mention work similar to yours, or ask the company for references from recent customers.

This work is not usually covered by a home grant in Ireland, so there is no grant scheme to apply for here. Ask the company to confirm what its quote covers and what the full cost would be, so you know exactly what you are agreeing to before you book.

You can ask for a quote by phone, through the company's website, or on its Locufy page. Tell them how many appliances need testing, whether they are used at a business or at home, and where they are kept. Mention when the work would suit you, and ask whether a certificate is included.

Compare FM Testing Services with other PAT testing providers in Clondalkin on Locufy, looking at the services each offers and what its quote covers. Check how much experience each shows and whether it carries insurance and provides a certificate for the test results. Use the same list of appliances for every quote so the comparison is fair.