RB Services carries out PAT testing in Derby for businesses, schools, care providers and landlords that need to know their electrical appliances are safe. Our City & Guilds qualified engineers test every portable appliance on site and give you a complete, dated record of the results.
Electrical faults rarely announce themselves. A cable crushed under a desk or a cracked plug can look harmless right up until it causes a shock or starts a fire, which is why regular testing is so important.
Portable appliance testing, known as PAT testing, is a routine check that the electrical items people use at work are safe. Each appliance is examined for damage and then put through electrical tests that reveal hidden faults inside the cable, plug or casing.
The law is clear: the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 make employers responsible for keeping their electrical equipment in a safe condition. Inspection and testing by a qualified engineer, with every result written down, is how Derby businesses show they are meeting that requirement and keeping in line with UK health and safety regulations.
The same applies to landlords and managing agents. If you supply appliances with a rental property, you must make sure they are safe, and a PAT test gives you dated proof for each item.
Skipping testing is a false economy. One faulty appliance can lead to an injury, a fire, an insurance dispute or enforcement action, all of which cost far more than keeping your equipment checked.
To ensure nothing is missed, each visit starts with a careful visual inspection of every appliance, looking at the plug, fuse, cable, cable grip and casing for damage, overheating or wear. Our engineer also looks out for unsafe habits, like overloaded adaptors or extension leads plugged into one another.
Next comes electrical testing with calibrated instruments: earth continuity, insulation resistance and polarity, depending on the appliance. Each item then carries a pass or fail label, and the full results go into a report and asset register for your records.
Many dangerous faults are hidden inside the appliance or its lead. A damaged earth wire, deteriorating insulation or a fuse that is the wrong rating can leave equipment looking perfectly normal while putting the user at risk. Only proper testing finds them, so faulty items can be repaired or taken out of use before anyone is harmed. That is why regular testing is crucial to electrical safety.
We provide PAT testing for offices, shops, factories and industrial units, warehouses, workshops, schools and nurseries, care homes, hotels, pubs, restaurants and rental properties across Derby, in every sector and working environment. From a ten-person office to a multi-site operation, every visit is organised around the equipment you have and how your premises run.
You will receive a clear quote before any work is booked, with no hidden charges. On the day, our engineer works through your site methodically, providing a professional service and clear advice for our clients on anything that fails.
Regular PAT testing, as part of your routine maintenance, keeps your staff and anyone else who uses your equipment safe and reduces the chance of a fire or electric shock on your premises. Finding a faulty appliance early also avoids sudden breakdowns and the cost of emergency repairs.
Your test records show insurers, auditors and inspectors that your electrical equipment is properly maintained, and make it easy to see which items are due for retesting.
With over 20 years of PAT testing behind us, RB Services knows how to get a site tested thoroughly. Our City & Guilds qualified engineers are trained to test in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment, the recognised industry standard.
We can test large numbers of items efficiently without holding up your work, and testing can be arranged outside normal working hours where needed. Need more than PAT testing? We also service fire extinguishers, test emergency lighting and fire alarms, and carry out EICRs, so your electrical and fire safety can all be handled by one team.
Our engineer visits your premises and starts with a visual inspection of every portable appliance.
Each item is then tested with calibrated equipment that measures earth continuity and insulation resistance, with as little disruption to your day as possible.
Labels go on as each item is tested, and the paperwork for your files follows the visit.
Ready to book? Ring 0121 268 3144 or send us your details using the quote form, and we can discuss what you need. A rough item count is all we need to prepare a free, no-obligation quote.
We cover Derby and the surrounding area, including Mickleover, Littleover, Chaddesden and Spondon, and also test in Nottingham and Burton on Trent.
Derby fire extinguisher servicing to BS 5306-3 from EAL Level 3 qualified technicians, so you know every extinguisher will work if a fire breaks out.
Emergency lighting testing for premises in Derby, confirming every fitting switches on during a power cut and lights your escape routes for the required time.
Electrical installation condition reports for Derby premises, checking your fixed wiring for damage, deterioration and anything that needs putting right.
Employers are legally obliged to keep electrical equipment safe, and regular inspection and testing is the accepted way to do it. Having a qualified engineer test your appliances and record the results gives you clear proof that your Derby business is complying.
First a close visual check of the plug, lead and casing, then the electrical tests that apply to that kind of appliance, with every result recorded.
Anything with a plug that is used at work, such as desktop PCs, laptops and their chargers, photocopiers, kettles, microwaves, fridges, toasters, vacuum cleaners, fans, drills and extension reels.
Each label shows the date of the test, and our engineer recommends when the item should be retested based on how it is used. Equipment can be damaged at any time, so keeping to regular retest dates is the best way to stay safe and compliant.
Failed items are labelled so they are not used and listed in your report with the reason. We will tell you whether a repair is likely to fix the fault or whether the item should be replaced.
Yes. Along with your report and asset register, you get a PAT testing certificate, all supplied as PDFs.
Yes. Most testing happens during the working day with little disruption, but we can test before you open or after you close if that suits you better.
