If you're responsible for maintaining electrical safety in your property, it's essential to know that PAT testing is a legal and practical necessity. At Electrical Test Midlands, we provide fully accredited PAT testing in Derby, helping organisations of all types and sizes maintain safe, compliant environments with minimal disruption.

Why Choose ETM for PAT Testing in Derby?

Electrical Test Midlands is a trusted name for portable appliance testing across the East Midlands. Whether you're a landlord, site manager or business owner, we offer tailored PAT testing services in Derby that prioritise convenience, safety and compliance.

• Qualified and experienced engineers – Our team is City & Guilds trained, NICEIC approved and fully insured to carry out all testing safely and efficiently
• Clear digital reporting – You’ll receive easy-to-understand test results and compliance certificates for insurance, audits and legal documentation, in a matter of hours or days rather than weeks
• Flexible appointments – We work around your schedule to minimise disruption to your business or premises
• All appliance types tested – We check everything from standard office equipment to catering appliances, industrial machinery and portable tools

What Is PAT Testing and Why Is It Necessary?

PAT testing, or Portable Appliance Testing, involves a visual inspection and a series of electrical checks to ensure the portable devices in your premises are safe to use. Our PAT testers in Derby help businesses and organisations:

• Stay compliant – Meet the requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, PUWER 1998 and Health & Safety Executive guidelines
• Protect insurance cover – Avoid issues with invalidated insurance caused by untested or faulty electrical equipment
• Reduce risk – Help prevent electrical fires, electric shocks or unexpected equipment failure that could cause injury or downtime

Whether you're running an office, renting out property or managing a school, PAT testing in Derby is a key step in keeping your premises safe and legally sound.

What Counts as a Portable Appliance?

A portable appliance is typically any electrical device that plugs into a power outlet and can be moved. These items are found in nearly every workplace and require regular testing to ensure safety. During our PAT testing in Derby, we commonly test:

• Laptops, chargers and monitors
• Desktop PCs and office hardware
• Power tools and site equipment
• Extension cables and multi-socket leads
• Kitchen items like kettles, toasters and microwaves
• Cleaning appliances such as vacuums and floor cleaners

If you have electrical appliances or equipment on your premises, and you aren't sure if they require PAT testing or fixed wire inspections, our team of expert engineers will be more than happy to assist to ensure your property is fully protected no matter what.

Our Certified PAT Testing Process

We follow a thorough, structured process designed to meet regulatory standards and ensure every appliance is accurately tested. Electrical Test Midlands is trusted by organisations across the region, including Birmingham City Council, Bournville Village Trust and the University of Warwick.

1. Visual inspection – Each appliance is checked for obvious faults such as damaged cables, cracked casings, worn plugs or incorrect fuses

2. Electrical safety testing – We carry out a series of tests using specialist calibrated equipment:

• Earth continuity testing – to confirm a safe ground path
• Insulation resistance testing – to identify any breakdown in insulation
• Touch current and leakage testing – to ensure no hazardous current is escaping

3. Function checks - Where safe and applicable, we power on the appliance to confirm it operates correctly under normal use. Each item is then labelled accordingly and all results are recorded.

At the end of your PAT test in Derby, you will receive a detailed digital report in a matter of hours or days, outlining every appliance tested, its result and any advised remedial works, giving you everything needed for compliance, audits or inspections.