The Norfolk P.A.T. inspector
REEDSAFE - HOW MUCH?
P.A.T. inspections do not need to cost the earth
The easiest way of finding out how much it is likely to cost for a PAT inspection by Reedsafe
is to email Kevin using the link above or call 07818 038049 for an instant quote.
Small businesses
For small businesses located in Norwich and the immediate surrounding areas, our fees
start at £45. If you only have a small office or shop with a minimal number of appliances,
this may be all you will pay! Why not give Kevin a call or send an email through for a more
accurate quotation?
Larger businesses
Please give Kevin a call or send an email through using the above link. We have a scaled fee
structure which means you pay less per item the more items we test.
Repairs
Reedsafe can undertake repairs to some electrical appliances. We carry stock of illuminated
switches for certain makes of glass washers, dish washers, hot cupboards and vacuum
cleaners. We can also replaced the flex on some makes of vacuum cleaners and power tools.
If you would like a quote for these kinds of repairs, please email us and include a snap of the
faulty part / device - take the picture with your mobile phone! (Use Whatsapp if easier)
Compare what you will get for your money
Reedsafe know savy customers will be shopping around for quotes. Ensure you will get
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A FULL inspection and test. Many companies are doing nothing more than a quick
visual inspection on appliances. Kevin is very often called in to “do the job properly”
following a visit by an engineer who has done nothing more than walked around the
premises sticking labels on appliances and ticking a box on their test sheet that says
“visual only” - this is MONEY FOR OLD ROPE and potentially leaves you exposed to
dangerous equipment. If your PAT quote sounds too cheap - this is likely to be what
you will get. Reedsafe will properly inspect your appliances, dismantling plugs to
check for tight, correctly wired terminations, correct fuse rating and evidence of over
heating. Reedsafe will visually inspect the appliance flex and case then, using our
specialist test equipment, perform the required electrical tests. Only then can you be
sure your appliances are safe.
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Microwave oven emission tests. We do not charge extra for performing an emission
test on your microwave ovens whilst undertaking your PAT testing. Some companies
charge up to £15 extra per oven!
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Repairs! We have seen some companies FAIL and discard an appliance simply
because a new plug was required. ALL OUR QUOTES INCLUDE A QUANTITY OF FREE
PLUG CHANGES AND REPLACEMENT FUSES. The only condition is that this does not
become excessive - if it does, we will only charge cost price for plugs (currently 60p
for a standard 3, 5 or 13 amp fused plug) or 20p for a fuse. Rewiring a plug is free as
is shortening an existing flex if damaged. We have seen some companies bumping
up the invoices by charging £3+ for a new plug.
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A computer generated certificate of testing. Quite often we are given the last
inspectors “test certificate” to use as a guide at a new customers premises and quite
often this is nothing more than a few sheets of A4 paper with a very basic
handwritten list of appliances tested. Nothing more. No identification of each asset
and no electrical test readings. Reedsafe will always issue a computer generated set
of easy to understand certificates. Our certificates comprise a cover sheet detailing
your company name and address, a general certificate of testing which can be
displayed if required, a copy of our test equipments calibration certificate and most
importantly, a full equipment record listing for each appliance - an asset number, full
description (make, model and serial number where possible), location of appliance,
pass / fail status, date of test, suggested retest date and of course, the electrical
inspection readings. Our certificates are supplied as PDF’s and sent by email, usually
within 24 hours of completing your testing. Incidentally - any company or engineer
advising a PASS label is as good as a certificate is misleading you! Labels are attached
for identification purposes only. They are not a proof of testing.
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Finally, a friendly and competent engineer! With Reedsafe, Kevin will be the person
performing your testing. Kevin served as an apprentice when he left school and that
was when he first undertook training to safely and competently perform a PAT
inspection. After a few years out of the trade, in 2002 Kevin updated his skills and
knowledge at Norwich City College before establishing Reedsafe. Since then, Kevin
has always updated his knowledge of the latest requirements of each subsequent
issue of The IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Test of Electrical
Appliances. In addition, Kevin’s years of experience have been utilised by several
manufacturers of PAT test equipment to give input on new devices, feedback on
existing devices including field use of prototype testers. We know our trade!
Sometimes, paying just a tiny bit extra can make a big difference to the level of service you
or your company receive, both at the time of testing and in the months and years after.
Reedsafe has built a strong reputation for being honest, reliable and competent. Many of
our customers return to us year upon year. There are no hidden fee’s and no heavy selling.
We also offer ongoing support for all our customers and their appliances between retests. A
final point, Reedsafe keep copies of ALL certificates issued by us - right back to 2002 and
don’t charge to reissue if yours have been misplaced.
ADDED VALUE!
Did you know we also carry out EMISSION
TESTING on all commercial MICROWAVE
OVENS as part of a standard PAT
inspection? AND we do not charge any
extra for this service!
Our test fee’s include FREE REWIRES of
existing plugs, FREE REPLACEMENT FUSES
and FREE REPLACEMENT PLUGS too!
(T&C’s apply)
Need your test certificate in a hurry?
Reedsafe usually supply test certificates
within 24 hours of completing the job.
Quite often, the same day! (Subject to
cleared payment unless agreed otherwise)
Reedsafe is based in Sprowston - a suburb
2 miles north of Norwich city. Kevin
handles all enquiries, the testing at your
business, production of certificates and
invoicing. We do not subcontract out ANY
work EVER!