Electrical Equipment Testing (EET) / Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing)
Keeping UK workplaces safe, compliant, and fully protected
Electrical safety isn’t optional - it’s a legal responsibility. GridCore’s nationwide EET service (commonly known as PAT Testing) helps businesses of all sizes comply with relevant legislation – including the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR) and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – to reduce the risk of electrical accidents and protect staff, visitors, and property.
Whether you manage a single site or hundreds of locations across the UK, GridCore’s team of qualified engineers deliver fast, reliable, and fully-documented testing with minimal disruption to your operations.
The benefits of GridCore’s EET /PAT Testing Service?
Nationwide
coverage
From Aberdeen to Plymouth, our engineers cover every UK postcode - ideal for multi‑site organisations needing consistent standards and centralised reporting.
Fully qualified, experienced engineers
All testing is conducted by certified technicians to ensure accuracy and compliance. All are DBS-checked, insured, and uniformed.
Competitive
pricing
You only pay for what you need - whether that’s 100 items or 10,000.
Digital certification & Asset Register
You receive a full report, compliance certificate, and detailed asset list for your records, audits, and insurance requirements.
Out‑of‑hours
testing
We work around your schedule, including during evenings and weekends, to minimise downtime.
Testing for all appliance types
Using the latest equipment, we test any appliance that’s plugged in, including office equipment, IT hardware, industrial machinery, catering appliances, and portable tools.
What’s included in our EET / PAT Testing service?
1
Visual inspection
We inspect plugs, fuses, cables, casings, and the appliance's overall condition to identify visible defects.
2
Electrical testing
Using calibrated EET / PAT testing equipment, we perform earth continuity tests, insulation resistance tests, polarity checks, leakage tests and functional checks.
3
Labelling and asset identification
Each appliance receives a unique ID label that shows its pass/fail status and the next test due date.
4
Digital reports and certification
You receive an EET / PAT Test Certificate, full asset register, detailed test results and a failures report with recommendations.
5
Remedial work (Optional)
Minor repairs, such as plug rewires and fuse replacements, can be completed on the spot. Where more work is required, GridCore’s team will ensure that faults are rectified quickly and efficiently.
Who we work with
Electrical safety is one of the most important responsibilities for any employer. GridCore has long-standing clients in a range of sectors, helping them stay compliant and safe.
Sectors we work with include:
Offices and commercial buildings
Schools, colleges and universities
Healthcare and care homes
Manufacturing, industrial and logistics sites
Government, local authorities and public sector
Hospitality and leisure
Landlords and property managers
Aggregates and quarries
Utilities
Defence
Retail stores and shopping centres
Whether you have 1 site or 100, we deliver consistent, compliant testing nationwide.
How often do you need EET / PAT Testing?
There is no fixed legal interval. HSE guidance recommends testing based on risk level:
| Type of equipment | Typical industry practice |
| Office IT equipment | Every 12–24 months |
| High-use or harsh-environment equipment | More frequent testing |
| Construction tools | Very frequent testing |
We can help you build a tailored testing schedule based on your equipment and environment.
Book your tests today
Whether you need a one‑off visit or a fully-managed national testing programme, our team is ready to help.
Contact our specialists today
We’ll provide a fast response, clear pricing, and a testing plan that fits your business.
