PAT Testing in Steyning

While there is no single law that says you must "PAT test," there are very clear rules about electrical equipment safety at work. The Health and Safety at Work Act and other UK regulations put the responsibility on the business owner or employer to make sure all electrical kit is safe to use. Most insurance companies also expect to see proof of regular testing to maintain your cover. Sussex Brown Sparks provides the professional documentation you need to show you are meeting these responsibilities.

For rental properties in the Steyning area, we generally suggest an annual check on any portable appliances you provide for your tenants. This helps you catch wear and tear before it becomes a fire risk. Regular inspections are a simple way to protect your investment and keep your tenants safe, especially in older Sussex properties where electrical systems might be under more strain.

A "portable appliance" is generally anything that plugs into a wall socket. This includes everything from office printers and desktop monitors to vacuum cleaners, kitchen appliances, and even extension leads. Our electrical safety inspections in Steyning cover all these items. We check the cables for damage, make sure the plug is wired correctly, and use specialist equipment to test the insulation and earthing.

Yes, we cover a 10-mile radius from our base in Woodmancote, which includes all of Steyning and stretches out towards the Horsham district. We work with various commercial clients, including workshops using heavy-duty tools and offices with dozens of workstations. No matter the size of the job, we provide a transparent service with upfront pricing.

If an item fails, we will let you know immediately. We mark it with a "Fail" label so nobody uses it by mistake. In many cases, the failure is due to a simple issue like a damaged plug or the wrong fuse, which we can fix right away. For more serious internal faults, we will advise you on whether the item should be repaired by a specialist or replaced.