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GuidePAT TestingPortable Appliance Testing (PAT) for landlords in Scotland: a practical guide
A practical guide to PAT testing for private landlords in Scotland, covering appliances, inspection intervals, records, and the difference between PAT testing and an EICR.Read
GuidePAT TestingWhich electrical appliances need Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)?
Find out which workplace and rental-property appliances are commonly included in PAT testing, and why not every item needs the same checks.Read
GuidePAT testingHow much does Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) cost?
PAT testing costs depend on the number of appliances and the service you need. See Certworks’ prices and what to look for in a thorough inspection.Read
GuidePAT TestingIs Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) a legal requirement for private landlords in Scotland?
Scottish landlords must arrange electrical safety checks, including PAT testing for appliances they provide. Learn what’s covered and which records to keep.Read
GuidePAT TestingHow often should Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) be carried out?
There’s no single PAT testing interval for every appliance. Find out what affects the frequency of checks and why annual testing isn’t always necessary.Read
GuidePAT TestingWhat is Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and what does it actually check?
PAT testing checks whether portable electrical equipment is safe to use. Find out what the inspection involves, who needs it, and how often appliances should be checked.Read- GuideEICR
What an EICR checks
An EICR looks at the fixed wiring of a property. It is separate from a PAT test of plug-in appliances.Read - GuideEICR
What happens on an EICR visit
What the inspector does on the day, and what you receive once the visit is finished.Read - GuideLetting agents
What a letting agency usually keeps on file
EICR, gas safety and an EPC are the certificates agencies arrange most often for a let.Read - GuideEICR
How an EICR differs from PAT testing
One covers the fixed wiring. The other covers plug-in appliances. Here is how to tell them apart.Read - GuideProperty managers
Certificates property managers book most
EICR, gas safety and PAT testing are the usual set. Other services book the same way.Read - GuidePortfolio landlords
The same certificate for every home you own
Book the certificate each let needs, then repeat it for the next property.Read