Your Legal Duty as a Landlord
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 make it a legal requirement for all landlords to ensure that every gas appliance, fitting, and flue in their rental properties is inspected annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Failure to comply isn't just an administrative oversight. It's a criminal offence. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) can impose unlimited fines, and persistent non-compliance can result in a custodial sentence. More importantly, an unchecked gas appliance can be lethal. For a full explanation of what the inspection covers, see our gas safety certificates page. Bromley landlords can also see the dedicated CP12 Bromley page (£90 fixed) or pair the inspection with an annual boiler service in Bromley at the combined £160 rate.
⚠️ Penalties for Non-Compliance
- • Unlimited fines from the Health and Safety Executive
- • Up to 6 months imprisonment in serious cases
- • Insurance invalidated, most landlord policies require valid CP12
- • Prosecution if a tenant is injured due to a gas fault
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 We Check on Every Visit
If we find a boiler fault during your inspection, we can arrange a boiler repair or advise on a replacement boiler installation if needed. For emergency tenant callouts, our emergency plumber prioritises urgent jobs.
