Hawkesworth Appliance Testing Limited

What Hawkesworth Appliance Testing Limited does

Hawkesworth Appliance Testing Limited is a UK and Ireland-based independent compliance testing and inspection services company, headquartered in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, and operating since 1994. It is positioned as the largest independent PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) company in the UK and Ireland, delivering a bundled portfolio of nine core services: electrical equipment (PAT) testing, EICR fixed-wire testing, RCD testing, fire risk assessments, emergency lighting testing, thermographic surveys, EV charger maintenance, fire alarm testing and servicing, and fire extinguisher servicing.

The company executes through a national field-service model with 200+ fully accredited engineers (City & Guilds qualified, DBS checked, public liability insured) covering all of the UK and Ireland. Its technology footprint is essentially a distributed workforce supported by a client portal (hawktest.net) and a quote-and-contact web funnel, with no proprietary software platform, no API, and no disclosed AI capabilities. The business model is professional services: per-service or contract-based on-site testing engagements, with exclusive multi-site pricing for national chains and brands. Its customer base spans hospitality (Premier Inn, Butlins, Fulham FC), retail (JD Sports, Build A Bear, Games Workshop), automotive (McLaren), facilities management (Mitie, CBRE, Dalkia/EDF, Culina Group), construction (Wates Group), testing and inspection (Bureau Veritas), and public sector and education (Forestry England, University of Birmingham, Kingston University). The company is privately held, family-run, and carries a suite of industry accreditations including Constructionline Gold, CHAS, SafeContractor, NICEIC Approved Contractor, ECA, UKAS, Trustmark, and Altius.

Name

Hawkesworth Appliance Testing Limited

Legal name

Hawkesworth Appliance Testing Ltd

Website

https://hawkesworthappliancetesting.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hawkesworth Appliance Testing is the largest independent PAT testing company in the UK and Ireland, delivering bundled electrical and fire safety compliance services through a 200+ engineer national network to enterprise, SME, and public-sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical and Fire Safety Compliance Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Building Inspection Services (54135), Appliance Repair and Maintenance (811412)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Appliance Diagnosis, Troubleshooting & Safety Inspection (HSAGANAO)

Keywords

• PAT testing
• Electrical safety compliance
• Fire risk assessments
• EICR fixed wire testing
• EV charger maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Thirsk

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Testing Services: On-site compliance testing and inspection services including PAT testing, EICR, fire risk assessments, and related safety inspections. Revenue generated through per-service or contract-based engagements for businesses requiring multi-site compliance coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hawkesworth Appliance Testing Limited provides on-site electrical and fire safety compliance testing services, including Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), EICR Fixed Wire Testing, RCD Testing, Fire Risk Assessments, Emergency Lighting Testing, Thermographic Surveys, EV Charger Maintenance, Fire Alarm Testing and Servicing, and Fire Extinguisher Servicing. Services are delivered through a national network of 200+ City & Guilds qualified engineers across the UK and Ireland, with exclusive multi-site pricing available for businesses requiring coverage across multiple locations.

Product overview

Hawkesworth Appliance Testing Limited is a compliance and testing services company offering a unified portfolio of nine core testing services delivered through a network of 200+ qualified engineers across the UK and Ireland. The services include Electrical Equipment (PAT) Testing, EICR (Fixed Wire Testing), RCD Testing, Fire Risk Assessments, Emergency Lighting Testing, Thermographic Survey, EV Charger Maintenance, Fire Alarm Testing and Servicing, and Fire Extinguisher Servicing. These services are offered as standalone offerings that can be bundled for multi-site businesses seeking a single end-to-end compliance solution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Equipment (PAT) Testing Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) service that ensures electrical equipment is safe and compliant with regulations. Engineers conduct visual inspections and electrical tests on appliances. Targeted at businesses of all sizes across the UK and Ireland.
• EICR (Fixed Wire Testing) Electrical Installation Condition Report testing for fixed wiring systems in buildings, assessing the safety and condition of electrical installations. Targeted at commercial property occupiers and owners across the UK and Ireland.
• RCD Testing Testing of Residual Current Devices to ensure they function correctly and provide protection against electric shock. Targeted at businesses required to verify RCD protection across their electrical installations.
• Fire Risk Assessments Comprehensive fire risk assessment services to identify hazards and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. Targeted at businesses and property occupiers responsible for fire safety under UK regulatory requirements.
• Emergency Lighting Testing Testing and inspection of emergency lighting systems to ensure they operate correctly during power failures. Targeted at commercial premises required to maintain functional emergency lighting for occupant safety.
• Thermographic Survey Thermal imaging surveys to identify electrical hotspots, insulation issues, and building defects. Targeted at facilities and operations teams seeking predictive maintenance insight on electrical and building assets.
• EV Charger Maintenance Maintenance and testing services for electric vehicle charging equipment. Targeted at businesses operating EV charging infrastructure at workplaces, retail sites, or commercial properties.
• Fire Alarm Testing and Servicing Testing and servicing of fire alarm systems to ensure proper operation and compliance. Targeted at commercial premises required to maintain functioning fire detection systems.
• Fire Extinguisher Servicing Servicing and inspection of fire extinguishers to ensure they are operational and meet safety standards. Targeted at commercial premises required to maintain certified fire suppression equipment.

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HawkesworthPAT
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hawkesworth2468
• Facebookfacebook.com/hawkesworthappliancetesting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hawkesworth-appliance-testing-limited/posts/?feedView=all
• Instagraminstagram.com/hawkesworthuk

Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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