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Do I need to PAT test new equipment?

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You’ve just got a shiny piece of new electrical equipment for your office or rental property. The question is… where do you stand on PAT testing new appliances?

Here is our guide to PAT testing new equipment and the rules you need to know.

Do new appliances need PAT testing?

The good news is you don’t have to PAT test new equipment as it should have been supplied to you in a safe condition. Just carry out a quick visual check before using it (for example, checking the cables and plug for damage) and you should be good to go.

However, there may be times when PAT testing new items can put your mind at ease. For example, if you think it might have been damaged in transit or you can’t see a BSI kitemark.

It’s also worth checking your insurance. Some insurance providers may insist that all equipment on your premises, including new items, are PAT tested.

Find out more about PAT testing in our comprehensive guide

How does PAT testing help protect new equipment?

A PAT testing engineer will carry out a thorough visual inspection as well as electrical tests on your new equipment. This can give you peace of mind that your appliances are safe, and means they can be added to your asset register for future checks.

While it’s rare for new appliances to fail PAT testing, it can happen. Our engineers have failed brand new items that have been wired incorrectly or have turned out to be counterfeit.

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14:12 13 Mar 25

Hawkesworth is a trustworthy reliable company who have been servicing our commercial sites for many years. The process to request is easy and the work undertaken is top class. The site visit engineers are thorough and respectable of our premises and are always happy to help with any queries we may have

Shirley Taylor

15:57 12 Mar 25

Excellent service from all of the team. From the initial booking in to the PAT test and report received. Very professional and kept updated of status every step of the way. I would highly recommend. Good pricing too which is a bonus in the current climate!

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16:13 11 Mar 25

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11:15 11 Mar 25

We have used Hawkesworth for a number of years. the staff and Engineers are very helpful. If a plan changes we are informed straight away. Great service.

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12:05 10 Mar 25

Excellent service. Reliable, efficient and detailed reporting! Absolutely recommended.

Antony Farthing

17:42 11 Feb 25

We use Hawkesworth every year for our PAT testing. The appointments team are always very helpful and the engingineers are always prompt, smart and contact us when on route so we are ready for their arrival. The service is excellent all round.

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14:40 27 Jan 25

We are extremely happy with the service Hawkesworth provide us for Electrical Testing and PAT Testing. They are fantastic to work with, and have a high level of customer services. Thank you so much to Tracy and the team.

Sue Roman

07:12 08 Oct 24

A 5-star service, really impressed by communications and the organisation of our visit. Two engineers arrived at 7am, ideal timing for a busy GP surgery, they were able to PAT our waiting areas and reception offices before the phones went live at 8am. They were so polite, efficient and made the whole procedure painless. Would definitely recommend for PAT tests and will consider other services in the future. "BIG THANKS" to Michael Fisher and his colleague who visited us on 25/09/2024 - a great job!!

Lesley Frances

09:23 19 Sep 24

This company keep you updated all the time and are very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend them.

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01:44 14 Sep 24

Maria Lyons

16:49 31 Aug 24

Friendly and efficient service

Kezia Butler

17:47 20 Aug 24

Hawkesworth offered an excellent service. They were very efficient and friendly . We would Highly recommend their service.
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Kez Gough

09:57 14 Aug 24

“Excellent service!! Report very easy to follow, will definitely be using Hawkesworth again!! Highly recommended.

Stephanie Ashdown

14:38 10 Jun 24

We are a large GP practice in Surrey with many items that needed PAT testing but the engineer was not phased by this and dealt with them all efficiently and didn't mind waiting for surgeries to finish before he could get into certain rooms. Excellent!

Dee O'Hear

12:33 25 Apr 24

We recently had Hawkesworth Appliance Testing out to carry out PAT testing at our Carluke site. Services from very 1st contact was fantastic and the lads who attended very polite and efficient. I would recommend them to any business that required this work to be carried out - Thanks to all your team

Janey Sandy

12:55 22 Apr 24

I was struggling to find a company to PAT test our appliances at our offices in Southampton. I found Hawkesworth via an internet search and emailed a query. I had an answer and illustration on the same day and had booked in for an engineer to visit. The engineer turned up on time and was very efficient and friendly. I will definitely use Hawkesworth in the future. Thank you

Steve Spiller

09:54 18 Mar 24

Used this company for many years. Easy booking process, reasonable fee. Testers always understand we have a busy working environment and work with us to limit disruption while making sure a through examination is done. Very helpful at locating tools which sometimes have not been returned to their homes, so will have a good look around and find and test them wherever they have been left which is very helpful for us.