Portable Appliance Testing in London

Portable appliance testing helps businesses manage electrical safety. Our PAT service supports compliance, reduces risk, and provides clear records for audits and insurers.

What this service includes

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Practical electrical safety checks for workplaces

PAT testing is a straightforward way to manage risk from portable electrical equipment. It involves inspection and testing of appliances used across offices, kitchens, welfare spaces, and operational areas, helping identify damage, faults, or unsafe conditions.

We carry out testing efficiently, with minimal disruption, and provide clear records for compliance, audits, and safety management. Testing can be scheduled alongside other services, or delivered as a standalone visit.

Minimal disruption

Testing planned around your working hours and site access.

Clear compliance records

Results provided in a usable format for audits and reporting.

Suitable for all workplaces

Support for offices, facilities, and mixed use buildings.

Practical risk reduction

Faults identified early, before they become incidents.

Who this service is for

Offices and corporate sites

Support with testing deskside equipment, kitchen appliances, and shared devices, helping manage workplace safety obligations.

Education and public buildings

Assistance with maintaining safe equipment across staff areas, classrooms, and shared facilities, with clear documentation for audits.

Hospitality and leisure venues

Testing support for appliances used frequently, including back of house areas, staff rooms, and operational equipment.

Cresswell is ISO certified

How PAT testing works

Confirm what needs testing

We agree on the scope, locations, and access requirements.

Test and label equipment

Appliances are inspected, tested, and labelled with results.

Record results clearly

You receive a report with pass fail outcomes and notes.

Plan future testing

We advise on suitable retest cycles based on usage.

Trusted by 1,000+ Customers

Consistently excellent service

Cresswell provide a consistently excellent service and maintain a high level of cleanliness and comfort throughout the office space. There have been many occasions when Cresswell have gone above and beyond the service spec – they truly care about the service they provide to their clients
Petronas Energy Trading Ltd

High quality cleaning standards

Having worked with Cresswell for a number of years, I am continually satisfied with the excellent high quality cleaning standards provided. The company is reactive and nothing is too much trouble

BMO Real Estate Partners

A responsive cleaning company

They are a responsive company to deal with and remain highly reactive to our continuous needs and I believe the service we receive is excellent
Metrus Property Advisors Ltd

Quick, easy and clear

Cresswell are absolutely brilliant. In addition to the immaculate cleaning they provide, I love the communication, it’s so quick, easy and clear. Everything is done exactly as you request and they are adaptive to your every need. I cannot recommend them highly enough

CyrusOne

High level contract

Cresswell have carried out high level contracts throughout Central London and the M25 greenbelt for us. They provide a reliable and professional service and I would have no hesitation in recommending them

CMM Interiors Ltd

Consistently excellent service

Cresswell provide a consistently excellent service and maintain a high level of cleanliness and comfort throughout the office space. There have been many occasions when Cresswell have gone above and beyond the service spec – they truly care about the service they provide to their clients

Petronas Energy Trading Ltd

Portable appliance testing questions answered

Portable electrical appliances and plug in equipment are included, and the scope is agreed based on your site.
It depends on the number of items and site access, but we plan the visit to keep disruption low.
Yes, we can. We agree on access and sequencing so testing runs smoothly.
Yes. You receive records that show results, dates, and any failed items.
Frequency varies by environment and usage, and we can advise based on your equipment and risk profile.