Appliances · Annual (recommended)
PAT Testing for shared kitchens & furnished rooms
Testing for every electrical item you supply across communal areas and individual rooms — kettles, microwaves, fridges, lamps, irons — the appliances most likely to be shared and heavily used in an HMO.
From £80 – £100 · Digital report usually within 24 hours
- Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations & general duty of care
- No fixed statutory fine, but landlords can be held liable under general health and safety law, and some boroughs list it as an HMO licence condition.
What it is
Portable Appliance Testing, explained
Portable Appliance Testing checks that electrical items you supply are safe — in an HMO that usually means a busier list than a single let: shared kitchen appliances, communal washing machine, lamps and heaters in individual rooms. Each item is visually inspected, electrically tested, and labelled.
The law: Not tied to one specific renewal law, but it’s the standard way to show you’ve met your duty of care for supplied appliances — and it’s routinely expected by councils as part of HMO licence conditions, given how much communal equipment a shared house has.
What’s included
Every visit includes
- Visual inspection and electrical test of every supplied appliance, communal and in-room
- Pass/fail labelling with test date on each item
- Written schedule covering the whole property — useful for your licence file
- Replacement guidance for any failed items
- Same-day digital report
Pricing
PAT Testing prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| PAT Testing | £80 – £100 |
HMOs typically have more supplied appliances than a single let — priced per visit after a quick item count across communal areas and rooms.
FAQ
Common questions
Is this a licence condition for HMOs?
Many London boroughs list it as an expected condition, even though it’s not a single specific national regulation — worth checking your borough’s exact licence wording.
Which items get tested?
Anything electrical you supply — communal kitchen appliances, shared laundry equipment, and anything left in individual rooms.
How often should it be done?
Annually is standard for HMOs given how heavily shared appliances get used.
What happens if something fails?
It’s labelled and you’re advised to repair or replace it before it goes back into use.
Also required for most HMOs
Request a quote
Tell us about the property
A few details and we’ll come back with a fixed quote and the earliest slot, usually the same day.