Hackney is full of the kinds of businesses that rely on plenty of portable electrical equipment — creative studios, cafés, bars, co-working spaces, and independent shops. Keeping that equipment safe is part of your duty as an employer or landlord, and PAT testing is how you demonstrate it. GFL Electrical carry out PAT testing across Hackney.
What PAT testing is (and isn’t)
PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) is the inspection and testing of plug-in electrical equipment — kettles, computers, kitchen gear, power tools, extension leads — to check it’s safe to use. Two things worth being clear about:
- There is no fixed legal interval for PAT. The law (the Electricity at Work Regulations) requires you to keep equipment maintained in a safe condition — PAT is the practical, evidenced way most businesses do that.
- The right frequency is risk-based: a busy café kitchen or a workshop needs testing more often than a quiet office.
Who needs it in Hackney
- Cafés, bars, and restaurants — heavy use of kitchen and bar appliances
- Creative studios and makers — tools, equipment, lots of leads and adaptors
- Co-working and office spaces — computers, chargers, kitchen areas
- Landlords — appliances provided in furnished lets
What we provide
- Inspection and testing of your portable appliances
- Clear pass/fail labelling and a register of items tested
- A report you can show insurers, clients, or licensing
- Honest advice on a sensible re-test interval for your setup
See our main PAT testing service.
Common questions about PAT testing in Hackney
Is PAT testing a legal requirement? Not as a fixed schedule — but keeping equipment safe is a legal duty, and PAT is the standard way to evidence it. Insurers and many clients expect it.
How often should my Hackney café be tested? Risk-based — busy kitchens typically more often than offices; we’ll recommend a sensible interval.
Do you work around opening hours? Yes — we can test early, late, or on quieter days to avoid disrupting trade.
Get PAT testing in Hackney
To keep your Hackney business’s equipment safe and evidenced, GFL Electrical are your local NICEIC electricians. Call 020 3774 5604, or see everything we do on our Hackney electrician page.
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