What Is a Gas Safety Certificate?
A Gas Safety Certificate, officially known as a CP12, is a legal document confirming that all gas appliances, fittings, and flues in a property have been inspected and are safe to use.
Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, all landlords in England are legally required to have a gas safety check carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months. Failure to comply can result in fines of up to £6,000 and, in serious cases, a custodial sentence.
At DRMB Plumbing & Heating, our Gas Safe registered engineers carry out thorough, professional gas safety inspections quickly and efficiently, issuing your CP12 certificate after the check. Landlords managing multiple rental properties should also see our dedicated landlord gas safety service for multi-property discounts and annual reminders. Bromley-specific page: CP12 Bromley from £90 (CP12 + boiler service combined £160).
If your gas safety check reveals a boiler fault or an appliance that needs replacing, we can help with that too. We offer fast boiler repairs, new boiler installations, dedicated boiler installation Bromley and boiler installation Beckenham pages, and an annual boiler service in Bromley from £90.
What happens on a gas safety check
Four steps, in plain English. The checks themselves are listed below.
Step 1: Book the check
Tell us the address, how many gas appliances and when the tenant can give access. Day and price confirmed first.
Step 2: We visit
A Gas Safe registered engineer attends at the agreed time. Allow 45 to 60 minutes for two appliances.
Step 3: We test
Tightness test on the pipework, gas pressure, flue and ventilation checks, and every appliance inspected and tested.
Step 4: Certificate emailed
Signed by the engineer and emailed to you after the check. Valid for 12 months, and we remind you when it is due.
What's Included in a Gas Safety Check?
A gas safety check is an inspection of working appliances. Faults, repairs and parts aren’t included and are quoted separately before any work is done.
