What Green Sparks PAT Testing does

Green Sparks PAT Testing Ltd is a privately held, family-run Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) service provider based in Hayle, Cornwall, operating across the South West of England. Founded in 2009 by James Green after retraining as an electrician, the company relocated from Devon to Cornwall in 2012 and now positions itself as the largest PAT testing team in the South West. Following James Green's death in March 2023, his wife Kathleen Green assumed the Managing Director role and has continued operations with the existing team, including Team Manager Jack Cookman (joined March 2020) and several newer engineers.

The company's core offering is on-site electrical safety testing of portable appliances (110v, 230v, and 415v) using annually calibrated Seaward machines, with full downloadable test results delivered as PDF reports within hours of completion. The service includes visual inspection, ride assessment, free replacement plugs and fuses, bespoke colour-coded labels, and an automated reminder service for renewal dates. Customer segments span education (with a 30% discount), hospitality (with discreet labelling and changeover-period scheduling), healthcare, retail/charity shops, manufacturing, and public institutions.

Green Sparks operates a direct-to-consumer B2B sales motion via phone, email, and website quote requests, with per-item unit pricing starting at approximately £1.10-1.15 plus site attendance fees ranging from £20 to £65 depending on postcode zone. The company has no external funding, no parent company, and no disclosed revenue figures. The business relies on regional brand recognition, recurring compliance demand, and personal customer relationships rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Green Sparks PAT Testing

Legal name

Green Sparks PAT Testing Ltd

Website

https://greensparkselectrics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Green Sparks PAT Testing is a family-run portable appliance testing service based in Cornwall, providing on-site electrical safety compliance testing for businesses, schools, hospitality, and care homes across the South West of England. The company operates with a small team using calibrated Seaward equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Safety Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Building Inspection Services (541350)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Safety Check (Outlets/GFCI/AFCI, Breaker Panel Visual) (HSAGAOAG)

Keywords

• Portable appliance testing
• PAT testing services
• Electrical safety testing
• Appliance compliance testing
• Workplace electrical inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Hayle

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. PAT Testing Services: One-time testing service with per-item pricing plus site attendance fee. Services include visual inspection and electrical testing of portable appliances. Free replacement plugs and fuses included. Discounts available for charities, education, and large sites (100+ tests).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Green Sparks PAT Testing delivers on-site Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across Cornwall, Devon, and the South West of England for businesses, schools, hospitality venues, care homes, and other organisations. The service uses annually calibrated Seaward testing machines to perform visual inspections and electrical tests on 110v, 230v, and 415v plug-connected appliances, providing full downloadable test results and PDF certificates rather than simple Pass/Fail outcomes. Complementary offerings include site risk assessments, an automated reminder service for testing due dates, free replacement plugs and fuses, and bespoke colour-coded yearly labels (with discreet options for hospitality environments).

Product overview

Green Sparks PAT Testing operates as a service company offering Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) across Cornwall, Devon, and the South West. The core offering consists of PAT testing services for businesses, schools/education establishments (with 30% discount), and hospitality venues. The service includes the use of calibrated Seaward testing machines, full test results (not just Pass/Fail), PDF reports and certificates, a reminder service for renewal dates, risk assessment capabilities, and free repairs (replacement plugs and fuses). The company is ranked No.1 in Cornwall with over 20 years of combined team experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PAT Testing for Businesses Portable Appliance Testing service for businesses across Cornwall, Devon, and the South West, covering offices, industrial units, hotels, care homes, charity shops, hospitals, and churches. Delivered on-site using calibrated Seaward machines and producing full PDF test reports.
• Schools & Education PAT Testing PAT testing service for schools, universities and other education establishments, priced with a 30% discount on standard charges to support budget-conscious compliance.
• Hospitality PAT Testing PAT testing service tailored for hotels and holiday accommodation, scheduled during guest changeover periods and using bespoke discreet labelling to preserve the guest experience.
• Risk Assessment Services Expert team provides full risk assessment of the electrical dangers present at a client's site, helping duty holders determine the appropriate frequency of inspection and testing required under UK regulations.
• Reminder Service Automated reminder service that notifies clients when their next PAT Testing is due, supporting ongoing compliance and recurring service engagement.

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PATTA (Portable Appliance Testing Association)minorOthersJames Green (founder) was a committee member of the national trade association PATTA and attended national meetings to raise the standards of PAT Testing across the industry. This represents industry involvement rather than commercial partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Martindale Electric: UK manufacturer and supplier of electrical test equipment including PAT testers, used by PAT testing service providers. Adjacent comparable to Green Sparks as an enabling equipment supplier and standard-setter in portable appliance testing.
• Megger Group: Manufacturer of electrical test equipment used across insulation, continuity, and portable appliance testing workflows. Comparable as an enabling technology and equipment supplier to PAT testing service providers, though Megger's broader portfolio extends well beyond PAT.
• Fluke Corporation: Global manufacturer of professional electrical test and measurement instruments widely used in PAT testing and broader electrical safety compliance work. Adjacent comparable as the dominant test-equipment ecosystem player influencing the cost and capability baseline of the PAT service market Green Sparks operates in.
• Seaward Group: Manufacturer of the Seaward PAT testers that Green Sparks explicitly uses as its core testing equipment (calibrated annually). Comparable as the enabling technology provider for the UK PAT testing industry rather than a direct competitor; relevant for assessing equipment cost dynamics and credibility of Green Sparks' toolchain.

Direct peers

• Hawkesworth Appliance Testing: UK PAT testing specialist serving education, healthcare, hospitality, and commercial customers with on-site portable appliance testing. Directly comparable to Green Sparks on service scope and vertical focus, with a broader geographic footprint across England.
• PASS Ltd (Portable Appliance Safety Services): One of the largest UK PAT testing service companies, providing on-site portable appliance testing to businesses, education, and hospitality nationwide. Directly comparable to Green Sparks in core service, customer mix, and per-item pricing model, but operating at national scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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