Gas Safety Certificate (CP12)

Rental Properties

Commercial

New Installation

Private Homes

Find a Gas Safe Engineer

Use our directory to find registered Gas Safe engineers in your area. You can filter results based on location, availability, and customer reviews.

Schedule the Inspection

Book an appointment with your chosen Gas Safe engineer. Most engineers offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability.

Gas Safety Check

A qualified Gas Safe engineer will visit your property to inspect all gas appliances, flues, and pipework to ensure they are safe and working efficiently.

Receive Your Certificate

After passing the inspection, you'll receive your Gas Safety Certificate (CP12). This document details all the checks performed and confirms your gas installations are safe.

Address Any Issues

If any problems are found, the engineer will explain what needs to be fixed. Some issues may need immediate attention for safety reasons.

Annual Renewal

Mark your calendar for the next inspection, as Gas Safety Certificates need to be renewed annually for rental properties.

A Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) is a legal document that confirms a gas appliance has been checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer and is safe to use. It provides details about all gas appliances checked, their condition, and any defects found.

For rental properties, a Gas Safety Certificate must be renewed annually by law. While not legally required for private homeowners, annual checks are strongly recommended for safety.

A gas safety check includes: - Inspection of gas appliances and installations - Checking gas tightness - Checking burner pressure and gas rate - Checking ventilation - Checking safety devices - Checking for carbon monoxide leaks - Visual inspection of gas pipework

Costs typically range from £60 to £120, depending on: - Number of appliances to be checked - Property location - Service provider - Additional services required

A typical gas safety check takes: - 30-60 minutes for a standard property - Longer for properties with multiple appliances - Additional time if issues are found - May require follow-up visits for repairs

Only Gas Safe registered engineers can legally issue Gas Safety Certificates. They must: - Be currently registered with Gas Safe - Have relevant qualifications - Carry their Gas Safe ID card - Be qualified for the specific type of work

Yes, for: - Rental properties (landlords must provide one) - Commercial properties - Holiday lets - Not legally required for private homeowners but recommended

If your property fails a gas safety check: - Unsafe appliances will be disconnected - You'll receive a report detailing the issues - Repairs must be completed before certification - May need immediate action for serious safety risks

While not legally required, having a current Gas Safety Certificate when selling: - Provides assurance to buyers - May speed up the sale process - Shows responsible home maintenance - Could be requested by buyers or surveyors

Gas safety checks cover: - Boilers - Gas fires - Gas cookers and hobs - Gas water heaters - Gas central heating systems - Any other gas appliances

Landlords must: - Arrange annual gas safety checks - Use a Gas Safe registered engineer - Provide certificates to tenants - Keep records for 2 years - Fix any identified issues promptly

You can verify an engineer's registration by: - Checking their Gas Safe ID card - Verifying their number on the Gas Safe website - Calling Gas Safe Register directly - Asking to see their qualifications