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PAT testing checks whether portable electrical appliances are safe to use. If you run a business or rent property in Yorkshire, regular PAT testing supports your legal duties under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and protects your insurance. Optima Electrical tests businesses, landlords and multi-site operators across the region with competitive per-item pricing.
Book your PAT test with a NICEIC certified team and get a clear, compliant certificate you can share with insurers and landlords.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) checks whether the fixed wiring in your
property is safe. Landlords and businesses are legally required to have one. Homeowners benefit from the peace of mind.
Book your EICR with Optima Electrical – NICEIC certified inspectors serving Leeds and
surrounding areas.
Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, employers must ensure all electrical equipment is safe for use.
Regular PAT testing is the simplest way to demonstrate compliance. Most offices, shops and workplaces test annually. Higher-risk environments like construction sites and industrial units may need more frequent checks.
We test during or outside business hours to minimise disruption, and cover sites across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Sheffield, York, Harrogate and the wider region. Our engineers carry out minor repairs on the spot, replacing damaged plugs and fuses at no extra charge.
While there is no specific law requiring landlords to PAT test, you do have a duty to ensure electrical appliances you provide are safe.
A PAT certificate provides documented evidence of due diligence. Without one, you may struggle to prove your appliances were safe in the event of an incident or insurance claim.
If you are booking an EICR for your rental property, adding PAT testing at the same visit makes sense. We can test both fixed wiring and portable appliances in one appointment. We work with single-property landlords and portfolio landlords operating across multiple Yorkshire towns.
We test all portable appliances including:
Each appliance is visually inspected and electrically tested. Items that pass get a dated sticker. Failed items are clearly labelled so you know what needs replacing.
You will receive a full certificate listing every appliance tested, its condition and the results.
Running a business in Leeds? Ensuring your electrical systems are safe and compliant is
essential. An EICR provides a thorough inspection of your commercial electrical installation,
including your consumer unit, wiring, sockets, lighting, and other fixed electrical equipment.
It identifies any current or potential issues, helping prevent hazards and maintain safety. By
law, businesses should have an EICR carried out at least every five years, making regular
inspections a vital part of maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.
If you rent out property in Leeds, you are legally required to have a valid EICR before
tenants move in and every five years after that.
The certificate must be provided to tenants within 28 days. Non-compliance can result in
fines up to £30,000 and difficulties with insurance claims.
We provide full EICR inspections with certificates issued promptly after the inspection. If any
faults are found, we can carry out the remedial work and retest to get you compliant.
Our electrician will need access to your consumer unit and all rooms. The inspection typically takes 2-4 hours depending on property size.
We test each circuit, inspect accessible wiring, and check earthing and bonding. You will receive a report grading any issues found:
C1 – Danger present, immediate action required C2 – Potentially dangerous, needs attention
C3 – Improvement recommended (still passes)
If your property has C1 or C2 faults, we will quote for the repair work needed to bring it up to standard. This often includes a consumer unit upgrade or, in older properties, partial or full rewiring.
We are qualified PAT testers serving businesses and landlords across Yorkshire.
Simple per-item pricing. No call-out fees. We will work around your schedule and minimise disruption to your staff or tenants.
Need regular testing? We can set up annual reminders so you never miss a renewal, whether you run one site in Harrogate or ten across the region.
PAT testing covers portable appliances with a plug (kettles, printers, power tools). An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) covers the fixed wiring of the building (consumer unit, circuits, sockets, lighting). Both are different compliance requirements. Most landlords and businesses need both, and we often book them in the same visit.
Tell us how many items you need testing and where, and we will send a quote the same day.
