Meet David Paton

Reading-based electrical safety specialist. Certified PAT tester and emergency lighting inspector serving businesses across Berkshire and the Thames Valley.

David Paton — PAT-ON founder and electrical safety specialist
City & Guilds Level 3 Award

City & Guilds

Level 3 Award

A Different Kind of Compliance Business

PAT-ON was founded by David Paton with a straightforward goal: to provide Reading and Berkshire businesses with the kind of personal, professional service that the large national testing companies simply don't offer.

When you book with PAT-ON, you deal with David directly from your first call through to your final certificate. There's no call centre taking your details, no subcontractor turning up on the day, and no salesperson upselling you services you don't need. Just straightforward, qualified electrical safety testing — done properly, at a fair price.

David holds the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (2377) — the recognised professional qualification for PAT testing — and is fully trained in emergency lighting inspection and testing to BS 5266.

Based in Reading, PAT-ON serves businesses across Berkshire and the wider Thames Valley — from small independent cafés to multi-site office portfolios. Short local travel times keep costs down and mean fast availability when you need a quick turnaround.

  • Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (City & Guilds 2377)

  • Emergency Lighting Inspection & Testing (BS 5266)

  • Public Liability Insurance

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Client satisfaction

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Certificates issued

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What You Can Always Expect from PAT-ON

You Deal with David

From first enquiry to final certificate — no middlemen, no call centres.

Transparent Pricing

A clear, upfront quote before any work starts. What we quote is what you pay.

Minimal Disruption

Testing is methodical and respectful of your working environment. Early, late, or weekend appointments available.

Same-Day Certificates

Your certificate and test register are emailed on the day of testing.

Plain English Reporting

Any failures are explained clearly — what failed, why, and what to do next.

No Unnecessary Upselling

You're told what you need. Not pressured into extras that aren't right for your situation.

Get in Touch with David

No-obligation quotes, quick responses, and straight answers.