CP12 Gas Safety Certificate in Bromley — What Landlords Need to Know
If you let a property in Bromley with a gas appliance, you're required by law to hold a current CP12 — formally called a Landlord Gas Safety Record — under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. The certificate must be renewed every 12 months, given to the tenant within 28 days of inspection, and provided to every new tenant before they move in.
DRMB Plumbing & Heating is based five minutes from Bromley town centre and we inspect gas appliances in around 200 BR1/BR2 properties a year — single-let flats, HMOs, family houses managed by Bromley letting agents, and small landlord portfolios. We're Gas Safe registered (#532682) and every certificate we issue is logged with Gas Safe Register.
What a DRMB CP12 Inspection Covers
A CP12 is a check on every gas appliance and its surrounding installation, not just the boiler. Our standard CP12 inspection covers:
CP12 Prices in Bromley
Our pricing is simple and there are no add-ons on the day:
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CP12 — single appliance (boiler only) | £90 | Most flats and one-bed properties |
| CP12 — each additional appliance | +£15 | Gas hob, gas fire, second boiler |
| CP12 + Annual Boiler Service | £160 | Saves £30 vs separate visits |
| CP12 — landlord with 3+ properties | £80 per property | When booked together |
All prices include the certificate emailed within 24 hours, paper copy posted on request, Gas Safe registration of the work, and travel within BR1/BR2. No call-out fee, no fuel surcharge.
How We Make Bromley Landlord CP12s Simple
The most common landlord pain with CP12s isn't the inspection itself — it's the admin around it. We've taken that off your hands:
We Contact the Tenant
Give us the tenant's number once and we'll text them, agree a time that works, and remind them the day before. No relay messages, no chasing.
We Diary the Renewal
We log every Bromley CP12 expiry date and contact you 6 weeks before renewal to rebook. You don't have to remember dates or risk falling out of compliance.
Certificate Within 24 Hours
Cert emailed to landlord, letting agent (KFH, Foxtons, Acorn, Robinson Jackson) and tenant the same day. Paper copy posted if you need it for the property file.
Honest On Fails
If something fails, we tell you exactly what's wrong, what the regs require, and the cost to fix — written quote on the spot. No vague "needs more work" without numbers.
Bromley Areas We Cover for CP12s
We cover every BR1 and BR2 postcode, plus the immediately bordering streets in surrounding postcodes. If you're not sure, send us the address.
- Bromley town centre (BR1)
- Bickley (BR1)
- Sundridge Park (BR1)
- Plaistow (BR1)
- Shortlands (BR2)
- Hayes (BR2)
- Keston (BR2)
- Bromley Common (BR2)
For CP12s in Beckenham, Chislehurst, Petts Wood, Orpington and West Wickham, we also cover those — phone or WhatsApp for booking. See our main Landlord Gas Safety page for the full coverage area.
Already Past Your Renewal Date?
If your CP12 has expired, you're technically out of compliance — but it's a common situation and we don't make a drama of it. Call or WhatsApp today and we'll usually fit you in within 48 hours so you're back on the right side of the regulations as quickly as possible. Don't sit on it: a serious incident with an expired CP12 turns a fixable problem into an uninsurable one.
Pair Your CP12 with a New Boiler or Annual Service
If your Bromley rental still runs a boiler over 10 years old, it's worth weighing up replacement: a new condensing boiler typically pays back through lower gas bills, fewer breakdown call-outs and a 10-year warranty. We can install a new boiler and issue the CP12 on the same visit — see boiler installation Bromley. Or pair the CP12 with an annual boiler service at the combined rate.
Frequently Asked Questions — CP12 Bromley
How much is a CP12 Gas Safety Certificate in Bromley?
A standard CP12 in Bromley is £90 for a property with one gas appliance (typically a boiler). Each additional appliance — gas cooker, gas fire, second boiler — is £15. CP12 combined with an annual boiler service is £160 (saves £20). All prices include the certificate emailed within 24 hours.
How long does a CP12 inspection take in Bromley?
A typical CP12 in a Bromley flat or terraced house takes 45 minutes to an hour for a single boiler. Multi-appliance properties (gas hob and fire alongside the boiler) usually take 75-90 minutes. We confirm the appliance count when booking.
Do I need to be present for the CP12 inspection?
Not necessarily — if a tenant is at the property, the engineer can carry out the inspection without the landlord present. Most of our Bromley landlords prefer this. Certificate is emailed to the landlord same day. For vacant properties, key collection from Bromley estate agents (KFH, Foxtons, Acorn, Robinson Jackson) is straightforward.
What happens if the property fails the CP12 in Bromley?
If an appliance is found At Risk (AR) or Immediately Dangerous (ID), the engineer will isolate or disconnect it on the spot and issue a Warning Notice — a legal requirement under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. You'll receive a written quote for remedial work and we can typically return within 48 hours to rectify, then issue the CP12 once the appliance passes. Common Bromley fail points: aged back-boiler units in older terraces, unlined flues in Edwardian conversions.
Do you offer block-booking or portfolio discounts for Bromley landlords?
Yes — landlords with three or more Bromley properties pay £80 per CP12 (saves £10 each) when booked together. For larger portfolios we offer an annual contract: we diary all renewals 6 weeks ahead, contact tenants direct to book access, and send a single monthly invoice. Useful for buy-to-let across BR1, BR2, Beckenham and Chislehurst.