Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Transcat, Inc.

Rochester, NY

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Registration Nos. 33-61665 and 333-109985) of Transcat, Inc. of our report dated June 26, 2013 relating to the consolidated financial statements, which appear in this Form 10-K of Transcat, Inc. for the year ended March 30, 2013.

/s/ Freed Maxick CPAs, P.C.

Freed Maxick CPAs, P.C.

Buffalo, NY

June 26, 2013