FAQ
What is PAT Testing?
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is an important part of a company's or individual's responsibility to health and safety. This is done using a series of specialised testing procedures on your portable appliances.
How much will it cost?
Our pricing is based on a cost per appliance. For a free, no obligation quote, call us now on 0131 476 7741
Are there any additional costs?
No. Minor repairs to appliances and the supply and/or fitting of materials e.g. new plugs, correctly rated fuse, rewiring plug top etc are all free and part of our service.
Why Fresh Start PAT Testing?
We believe that we can offer you, the potential customer, an unrivalled service, in quality and ability that will minimise disruption to your day to day operations whilst ensuring that you, and your staff, are working in the safest environment possible.
What range of experience does Fresh Start PAT Testing have?
Our experience covers a wide range of business sectors including: Churches, Community Centres, Third Sector organisations, Private Business, Health Care, Supported Accommodation, Financial Institutions, Private Landlords & Letting Agents and Retail Shops.
Q) I rent my business premises, is testing my landlords responsibility or mine?
A) You are responsible to make sure that you and your staff complies with Health & Safety legislation. However, it is usually dependant on the terms of your lease as to whether you or your landlord pays for testing to be carried out on the electrical installation. Usually, if you are on a full repairing lease then the cost will fall to you. Portable Appliance testing will always be at your expense.
.Q) I can get my electrical installation tested cheaper elsewhere, why should I choose Fresh Start PAT Testing?
A) Not all testing companies offer the same service. You can rest assured that Fresh Start PAT Testing provide a very thorough and cost effective survey of all systems that will enable you not only to be able to prove compliance and be comfortable in the knowledge that any faults present have been found and reported.
Q) How will I know when my next test is due?
A) We hold records of all clients, together with re-test dates on our database and remind clients when re-tests are due in advance.






