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Landlord Gas Safety

CP12 Landlord Gas SafetyCertificates, Fast TurnaroundBy Gas Safe Engineers.

Fixed-price CP12 certificates across East London and Essex. Digital copy emailed once issued, compliant with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.

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Service Overview

What it is.
Who it's for.
Why it matters.

What it is

A landlord gas safety certificate (CP12) is the legally required annual inspection of every gas appliance, flue and gas pipe in a rented property, carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer and documented on an official record.

Who it's for

Every landlord renting out a property with gas appliances, every letting agent managing such properties, and every social or housing-association landlord meeting their statutory compliance.

When you need it

Annually, no later than 12 months from the previous certificate. New tenancies require a valid certificate before the tenant moves in. We prioritise landlord bookings and will fit you in as quickly as the diary allows.

Why professional matters

It's not optional. Renting without a valid CP12 is a criminal offence under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, penalties include unlimited fines and imprisonment. Beyond the legal side, it protects your tenants from CO poisoning and protects you from liability if anything goes wrong.

What Happens If You Leave It

The cost of doing nothing
is always higher than acting.

Criminal liability

Renting without a valid CP12 carries unlimited fines and prison time under the 1998 regulations, and voids the Section 21 eviction process.

Insurance invalidated

Most landlord insurance policies are voided by an expired CP12. One incident and you're personally liable.

Section 21 blocked

Without a valid certificate served on the tenant at start of tenancy, you cannot serve a Section 21 notice. Vacant possession becomes a court fight.

Tenant CO risk

An undetected faulty boiler or flue is a serious safety risk to your tenants, and almost always preventable with an annual inspection.

Our Process

A clear, step-by-step system.

No surprises, no shortcuts, the same proven workflow on every job.

Booking & access

Tell us the property address, tenancy status and appliances on site. We coordinate access with you or the tenant directly.

Appliance & flue check

Every gas appliance: boiler, hob, oven, gas fire, water heater. Burner pressure, flue flow, ventilation, stability and combustion all checked.

Gas tightness & pipework

Full gas tightness test on the installation, visible pipework inspection, emergency control valve verified.

Defect logging

Any issues classified per Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedure, Immediately Dangerous, At Risk or Not To Current Standards.

Certificate issued promptly

Digital CP12 emailed to you (and tenant if requested) once the inspection is complete. Hard copy posted on request.

The Benefits

Why the right engineer
changes the outcome.

Fully compliant

Issued by a Gas Safe registered engineer on the official CP12 template, accepted by every UK landlord insurer and tribunal.

Fast turnaround

Certificates typically emailed shortly after the inspection is completed.

Fixed-price, no surprises

One price per property, no extras for multiple appliances or out-of-hours access (within reason).

Tenant safety verified

Every appliance combustion-tested, CO risk identified before it becomes a tragedy.

Portfolio rates

Managing multiple properties? Discounted rates for portfolio landlords and letting agents.

Service + CP12 combined

Bundle the annual boiler service into the same visit and save £30 vs booking separately.

The Detail

What we'd tell a friend before they booked.

The CP12 is a strict, legally defined document, it's not a generic 'safety check'. Done properly, it covers every gas-burning appliance in the property plus the gas installation itself, and follows the Gas Safe Register's published inspection schedule.

What a CP12 inspection actually covers

Every gas appliance on the property: combustion performance check, operating pressure, flue flow test, spillage test, stability and ventilation, safety device operation. The gas installation: visible pipework condition, gas tightness test, emergency control valve location and operation.

The property: appropriate ventilation, CO alarm presence (now a legal requirement in any room with a fixed combustion appliance), and any unsafe situations classified per the Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedure (GIUSP). The certificate records every appliance individually with its make, model, location and inspection result.

Your legal obligations as a landlord

Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 (regulation 36), landlords must: have all gas appliances and flues checked annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer; keep records of the checks for at least two years; provide a copy to existing tenants within 28 days of the check, and to new tenants before they move in. Since 2022, a CO alarm is required in any room containing a fixed combustion appliance (not just solid-fuel).

Failure to comply is a criminal offence, and it invalidates your right to serve a Section 21 notice.

Single property vs portfolio landlords

We handle single-property landlords, accidental landlords (one inherited or rented-out home), professional portfolio landlords and managed letting agents. Portfolio clients get discounted per-property rates, scheduled annual reminders, direct invoicing, and digital certificate delivery to both landlord and agent.

Letting agencies across East London and Essex use us as their default CP12 supplier specifically because we don't miss appointments and certificates are turned around quickly.

What happens if a defect is found

Defects are classified per GIUSP into three categories: Immediately Dangerous (appliance disconnected at source with tenant's consent, repair required before reuse), At Risk (warning notice issued, appliance can remain in use with tenant aware), or Not to Current Standards (advisory only, no immediate action). If a defect is found we'll explain it in plain English, quote the repair on the spot and, wherever possible, fix it the same day so the certificate can be issued straight away.

No upselling, no scare tactics.

Pricing

Priced from, fixed in writing before we arrive.

Indicative starting prices for landlord gas safety. You'll always get a written, fixed-price quote before any work starts.

Service	Priced from
Landlord gas safety certificate (CP12)	£90 + VAT
Combined CP12 + annual boiler service Single visit, single engineer, save vs booking separately	£130 + VAT

All prices are priced from figures (ex. VAT) and may vary depending on location, access and current workload. Final fixed price quoted in writing before any work begins.

FAQ

Landlord Gas Safety
questions, answered.

The questions we hear most from landlord gas safety customers across East London and Essex, with straight answers from a Gas Safe engineer, not a marketing brochure.

Can't see your question? Call us on 0208 050 1788.

How much is a landlord gas safety certificate?+

Priced from £90 + VAT for a CP12. Combined CP12 + annual boiler service is priced from £130 + VAT (single visit, single engineer). Prices may vary with location and workload, and are fixed in writing before we start.

How long does a CP12 inspection take?+

Typically 30–45 minutes for one boiler, slightly longer with additional appliances. We can normally arrange access through the tenant if you can't be there.

How quickly can you issue a CP12?+

Usually next day, and often sooner depending on the diary — we prioritise landlord bookings. The digital certificate is emailed once the inspection is complete.

Is a CP12 legally required for every rental property?+

Yes, for any rental property with gas appliances, annually, under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. No exceptions for short lets or holiday lets.

What happens if my CP12 has expired?+

You are immediately non-compliant. Book the inspection as soon as possible — we'll fit you in as quickly as the diary allows. Existing tenancies remain valid; new tenancies must wait for the new certificate.

Do I need to provide a copy to my tenant?+

Yes, within 28 days of the inspection for existing tenants, and before move-in for new tenants. We can email a copy directly to your tenant on request.

Do you cover East London and Essex for CP12?+

Yes, Waltham Abbey, Chingford, Loughton, Cheshunt, Enfield, Harlow, Epping and the wider region. Portfolio discounts available.

Can you do the boiler service and CP12 at the same time?+

Yes, same visit, same engineer, £30 saving vs booking separately. Most landlords do exactly this.

Do you offer a plan that covers CP12 and servicing for landlords?+

Yes. Our Service Plan (priced from £23 / month) bundles the annual boiler service, landlord CP12 and free call-outs, and our Service Plan Premium (priced from £35 / month) adds cover for controls, pipework and cylinder. Final monthly price is confirmed in writing before the plan starts and may vary with location and workload. See full details on the boiler servicing page.

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Service Areas

Landlord Gas Safety across

East London Essex Waltham Abbey Chingford Loughton Cheshunt Enfield Harlow Epping

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