PRICE GUIDE · ELECTRICAL · 2026–2027
PAT Testing cost in the UK
£50–£150 per visit. Typically £90.
PAT testing costs £50–£150 per visit in the UK, with about £90 typical for a small batch of appliances. Testers usually charge a minimum call-out plus a small amount per item, so the number of appliances, travel and London rates set the total.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a PAT testing cost in the UK?
| Low end | £50 | a small batch of items outside London |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £90 | what most people pay |
| High end | £150 | many items or a London visit |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the electricians and electrical firms near you.
What moves the price
- Number of appliances — PAT testing is priced per item above a minimum charge
- Minimum call-out — small batches pay mostly for the tester's travel and time
- Location — PAT testing in London and the South East costs more
- Type of equipment — some items, such as microwaves, need extra tests
- Repairs — replacing plugs, fuses or leads found faulty adds to the bill
- Multiple properties — landlords with several lets can often get a lower price per visit
Electrical work prices in the UK are up 6% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Services for maintenance and repair, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical pat testing would have cost about £120 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7DO →
WHAT YOU GET
What a PAT testing visit includes
Takes: Usually one to a few hours, depending on the number of appliances. Not included: Repairs to failed appliances, an EICR on the fixed wiring and replacement appliances are usually priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common PAT testing jobs
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How to pay less
- Book PAT testing alongside an EICR so one visit covers both the fixed wiring and appliances
- Gather all appliances in one place before the PAT tester arrives
- Ask landlords' PAT testers for a lower rate when booking several properties together
Before you book
- The law does not strictly demand PAT testing, yet landlords and businesses rely on it to show their appliances are safe
- HSE guidance says how often to test depends on the type of appliance and how it is used
- Ask whether the PAT testing price includes replacing plugs and fuses that fail
- Keep the records, which insurers and letting agents may ask to see
PAT Testing cost: questions people ask
£50–£150 per visit, about £90 typical. A small batch outside London costs least; a larger number of items or a London visit costs the most.
From under an hour for a few items to several hours for a large number of appliances.
Not strictly, but landlords must keep electrical equipment they provide safe, and PAT testing is the usual way to show this.
It depends on the appliance and how it is used. HSE guidance suggests regular visual checks with testing at sensible intervals.
Repairs to failed appliances and an EICR on the fixed wiring are separate. Ask whether minor plug and fuse fixes are included.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, read from published UK PAT testing costs — a national range, not a quote. Number of items and travel decide your price.
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