PAT Flow - Portable Appliance Testing Limited

PAT Flow: in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment in the UK

PAT Flow - Portable Appliance Testing Limited is a company registered in London that provides in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment, formerly known as portable appliance testing (PAT). The company serves both workplace and home environments and works with clients of all sizes, from small cafés to large offices. Its technical team is certified and carries out testing in accordance with the standards set out in the 5th Edition of the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.

Testing services for businesses and individuals

The company structures its offering according to the type of client. For small businesses and offices it offers a service tailored to their needs; for larger sites with more than 150 tests, it has a specific service; and for schools, colleges and universities it also covers their PAT requirements. It also serves landlords of rental properties. The company states that no job is too big or too small and that all services are carried out quickly, in a friendly manner and reliably.

Geographic coverage and local presence

PAT Flow has local engineers in the Gatwick area and covers a 15-mile radius around this area, although it can travel further if required. The locations expressly listed in its service area are Burgess Hill, Crawley, Dorking, East Grinstead, Gatwick, Haywards Heath, Horley, Horsham, Redhill and Reigate. The company describes itself as a local company and highlights its customer service and the quality of the testing carried out.

Methodology and team qualifications

Testing is carried out thoroughly in accordance with the 5th Edition of the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment. The engineers are City and Guilds qualified, fully insured and DBS checked. The company offers an online booking system and allows free cancellations up to four hours before the appointment start time. Its aim is to complete testing, reports and certification efficiently, professionally and thoroughly.

Booking and contact

Clients can request a quote via a form on the website, by email or by phone. The company states that it responds to enquiries within 24 hours. The contact form asks for name, address, email, phone, subject and message. There is also a quick quote form that asks for name, email, company, location and approximate number of tests.

86-90, Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE · Phone: 01293 972848 · Email: admin@patflow.co.uk