How Much Does A Landlord Gas Safety Certificate Cost?

Being a landlord can be highly profitable, but it does come with certain obligations. One of those is ensuring a property has an annual Gas Safety Certificate. 

Gas Safety Certificates are relatively affordable. Unlike dealing with issues like upgrading a property, they won’t break the bank. However, the cost will depend on where your property is located, the number of gas appliances, and which company you choose. 

Here at Landlord Certificates we strive to keep this process as affordable as possible. No matter if you have one property or an entire portfolio, we are always happy to offer a free quotation. As our name suggests, we specialise in Gas Safety Certificates, so we can also answer any questions you might have. 

In the meantime, let’s look at why Gas Safety Certificates exist- and why as a landlord, you can’t afford to overlook them:

Gas Safety Certificates have only been around since 1998.

Commonly known as CP12 certificates in the UK, they were introduced as a legal requirement following the enactment of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. These regulations were established to protect tenants, landlords, and homeowners by ensuring that gas appliances, fittings, and flues are safely installed and maintained. 

Why are they so important?

It’s not an over exaggeration to say that gas safety is a matter of life and death. Poorly maintained or broken gas appliances can lead to deadly hazards, including gas leaks, explosions, and carbon monoxide poisoning. 

Each year, dozens of people in the UK die from carbon monoxide poisoning due to faulty gas appliances, while thousands more suffer from symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, and confusion. 

Our engineers can ensure that all appliances in a property are safe. We will thoroughly check boilers, gas cookers and gas fires, so nothing is overlooked. 

Did you know it’s a legal requirement for landlords?

The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 require landlords to have all gas appliances in their rental properties inspected by a qualified engineer every 12 months. A gas safety check includes examining the appliances for defects, assessing the proper functioning of ventilation systems, and ensuring there are no gas leaks or risks of carbon monoxide exposure.

You must provide a copy of the gas safety certificate to  your tenants within 28 days of the inspection. For new tenants, the certificate should be given before they move in. 

You will also need to keep a record of the certificate for at least two years. Otherwise, you could land yourself with heavy fines or even a prison sentence.

Providing peace of mind for tenants

Everyone wants to live in a secure living environment. Gas appliances that are regularly inspected and maintained are less likely to develop problems that could pose a risk to residents’ health and safety.

A gas safety inspection can also be helpful even if it’s not a legal requirement. Many homeowners like to have this process carried out so they don’t have to worry about expensive repairs later on.

Why use fully ‘Gas Safe’ registered engineers

Put simply, it’s the law. The Gas Safe Register was established in 2009 to replace CORGI (Council for Registered Gas Installers) as the UK's official gas registration body. The Gas Safe Register is designed to protect the public from unsafe work on gas appliances. 

That’s why we only ever hire Gas Safe registered engineers at Landlord Certificates. 

All our engineers are highly trained professionals.

They have undergone rigorous assessments to ensure they possess the necessary knowledge and skills to work safely with gas appliances. 

Our team is also required to renew their qualifications regularly and stay up-to-date with the latest safety regulations and best practices. You can be assured that all work is compliant with the latest legal standards and is the product of outstanding workmanship. 

We want customers to have complete confidence when picking our engineers. Every single one has the skills and qualifications to carry out work safely and efficiently. They’re also always happy to provide advice on keeping gas appliances running efficiently and for as long as possible. 

Quality work guaranteed for your property. 

Our registered Gas Safe engineers are accountable to the Gas Safe Register, so they’re always accountable for their work. 

If there are any issues with the work carried out, customers can report the problem to the Gas Safe Register, which will then conduct an investigation. This system helps to ensure that registered engineers maintain high standards and act responsibly.

Furthermore, many insurance policies require that gas appliances are serviced by a qualified Gas Safe engineer. If an unregistered person conducts the work, any related claims could be denied, leaving the homeowner or landlord financially vulnerable in case of an accident or breakdown.

If you need a Gas Safety Certificate, simply make a quick booking online today.