Test and Tag Price List

• Looking for a Test and Tag Price List?
• Looking for a longer answer about Test and Tag Price Lists?
• What's Included in Your Test and Tag Cost
• Call Out Fee and Minimum Charges
• In House Testing vs Hiring a Professional
• Compliance Reporting and Electrical Safety
• Additional Services and Custom Quotes
• Competitive Pricing: Why Businesses Choose The Local Guys

Looking for a Test and Tag Price List?

We know you are probably looking for an exact number, but test and tag cost varies on a number of factors. Most companies have a test and tag price list somewhere between $2 and $6 per item. This depends on the location of the site and the number of items tested. At The Local Guys Test and Tag we offer Electrical Test and Tag between $3.80 per item and $2.00 per item ex GST, with the total cost typically working out lower as the number of items on site goes up.

Looking for a longer answer about Test and Tag Price Lists?

There are a few factors the price of electrical test and tag depends on, however, the two main factors include:

• Distance of location
• Number of items to test

In addition, some other factors that come into play when we are quoting a job are:

• How many locations are there
• What type of location is it & will it be difficult to navigate
• Is it a site that needs testing carried out on the weekending or early/late in the day.
• Are the appliances easy to access?
• Is there danger involved in getting to some items
• Any special PPE or safety equipment
• Any special requirements

These are just some of the factors involved when quoting for an electrical test and tag job and what factors need to be considered when creating a test and tag price list. At The Local Guys Test and Tag we have thousands of different clients with many different environments that we test in. Our advice is to speak to one of our friendly franchise partners and get them to send an individual quote for your workplace environment.

We make every effort to make every job as cost effective for our clients as possible as we want you to stay with us for 10 years plus. To receive an obligation free quote today visit our contact page.

What's Included in Your Test and Tag Cost

Your test and tag cost covers more than a sticker on the cord. Every item goes through a proper process, and what's involved changes slightly depending on the type of equipment.

Electrical Appliances and Equipment Testing

Electrical appliances are checked with a visual inspection first, looking for damage to the cord, plug or casing, then an electrical test using calibrated equipment to confirm the item is safe to use. This is standard equipment testing under AS/NZS 3760. How often regular testing needs to happen depends on the environment. Sites like construction sites or busy commercial kitchens typically need more frequent testing than a standard office, because the equipment gets more wear.

RCD Testing and Fire Extinguisher Testing in One Visit

Most sites we visit need more than portable appliance testing. We also offer RCD testing (safety switch testing) and fire extinguisher testing, and we can complete these in the same visit as your test and tag. That means no separate bookings and no second technician turning up a week later, everything gets done in a single visit.

Call Out Fee and Minimum Charges

Some test and tag providers charge a separate call out fee or apply a minimum call out charge on top of the per item rate, especially for small jobs. It's worth asking upfront what's included so there are no surprises on the final quote.

In House Testing vs Hiring a Professional

Some businesses look at in house testing, using a staff member to test and tag their own equipment, instead of hiring a professional. It can work for very small item counts, but it means buying and maintaining the test equipment, training someone to use it correctly, and keeping your own compliance reporting up to date. Hiring a licensed professional means the safety checks, the documentation and the compliance side are all handled for you.

Compliance Reporting and Electrical Safety

Once testing is done, you get compliance reporting in the form of a certificate and digital records for every item tested, each one tagged with the test date. That gives you documentation on hand if a compliance reporting request ever comes up, whether that's from an insurer, a client or a workplace safety audit. Electrical safety documentation is kept on file so you're not chasing paperwork later.

Additional Services and Custom Quotes

Test and tag is often just one part of what a site needs. Beyond standard test and tag services, additional services like emergency exit light testing, fire blanket testing, microwave leakage testing and residential smoke detector testing can usually be added to the same booking.

Free Quote and Custom Quotes for Multiple Locations

Because every site's specific requirements are different, we don't work off one standard price list for everyone. A free quote from one of our franchise partners is the first step, share your site details and we'll put together custom quotes based on your number of items, location and any extra services you need, whether that's one site or several.

Competitive Pricing: Why Businesses Choose The Local Guys

Rather than locking you into a flat rate that doesn't reflect what's actually on site, we aim for competitive pricing built on a transparent per item rate. Most providers can only give you a general estimate over the phone, we'd rather send a franchise partner out so the quote reflects your actual equipment count, not a guess. It's part of how we've been providing reliable service to the same clients for 10 years plus, without them paying more money than the job needs.