Don’t leave your property’s gas safety inspection to the last minute!
Homeowners who rent out their property are legally responsible for ensuring the safety of their tenants with regard to the correct installation of gas plumbing infrastructure and the proper function of gas appliances. The Gas Safety regulations explain in detail the level of liability of homeowners, landlords and estate agencies in relation to performing an annual gas safety check and obtaining a gas safety certificate. The latter is valid for twelve months and can be issued only by Gas Safe Registered engineers.
Important: Failure to maintain gas use standards is a grave offence. Renting a property without completing a gas safety check carries a penalty of up to a £6000 fine and/or up to six months imprisonment.
A gas safety certificate is required for any gas appliance used in your property, such as a central heating boiler, gas hob or gas fire, to ensure their safety and functionality. For landlords, it's mandatory to arrange an annual gas safety check.
As a homeowner, you can benefit from this certificate to ensure the safety and efficiency of your gas appliances and fittings. In addition, arranging a gas inspection annually can help you catch gas or heating problems early on, preventing any costly and potentially dangerous situations.
To grant a landlord, landlords of HMOs* or homeowners with a gas safety certificate, the Gas Safe registered engineer will check the following:
Important: Flues in voids (in older flats and apartments) need to be installed with inspection hatches. Otherwise, by Law, your gas boiler will be classified as "At risk" and turned off by the engineer until the flues are made accessible for checks.
*Gas safety checks are mandatory for all HMOs (House in multiple occupation - a house or a flat occupied by three or more unrelated persons), not just the licensable HMOs.
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| Fixed Prices | ||||
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| Appointments | 9am – 5pm | |||
| Fantastic Club price | Standard price | |||
| 1 gas appliance | £66 | £96 | ||
| 2 gas appliances | £66 | £96 | ||
| 3 gas appliances | £86 | £116 | ||
| 4 gas appliances | £86 | £116 | ||
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Our qualified teams of certified and Gas Safe registered engineers have provided landlords in London with gas safety certificates for many years. They follow a strict procedure to conduct the tests, so they will:
Checking your gas boiler annually is as important as having all your gas appliances in good working condition, and the main reason is to avoid carbon monoxide leaks and other life-threatening malfunctions. Carbon monoxide poisoning is the reason for approximately 40 deaths a year in the UK.
So, to comply with the legal requirements and avoid any life-threatening issues, a certified gas engineer must inspect all your gas appliances. Now, it's more than easy to have a gas safety certificate and a gas boiler service appointment done at the same time. Just ask our friendly representatives for the combined offers. We also offer gas appliance repairs, including gas boiler repairs, gas cooker & hobs repairs and installations.
A: It is your duty to maintain the proper operation of the gas plumbing infrastructure on the premises, including ventilation, pipework, flues, safety devices and appliances. You are also responsible for obtaining a gas safety certificate annually after an inspection has been performed by a Gas Safe engineer. Newly fitted gas plumbing work and appliances must also be checked for safety within 12 months of the installation.
A: The Gas Safety Regulations in the UK set out certain conditions and requirements for landlords regarding gas safety checks, gas work installation and use, and gas safety certificates. These are legal and valid (including for insurance purposes) only if a certified and Gas Safe registered technician has been hired to complete the gas maintenance and inspection work.
A: Yes, as a landlord, you are obligated by law to have a valid gas certificate issued every year by a certified gas engineer. For more details check the Regulation (36)(1) of the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998
A: The tenant has the right to obtain a copy of the gas safety certificate for the property. Records must be kept for at least two years. A new record should be submitted to the tenant within 28 days of the gas safety check being completed.
A: No. However, for non-residential properties, a landlord and a tenant can sign an agreement that stipulates the latter's duty to maintain the safety of a flue or appliance.
A: If you suspect a gas leak or a faulty appliance, turn the equipment off, shut off the gas supply at the meter control valve, open the window and call the National Grid's Gas Emergency Freephone number immediately: 0800 111 999. It is illegal to use unsafe gas appliances until a Gas Safe registered engineer has inspected them.
A: Ensure the following before your gas safety certificate appointment::
A: You can be fined up to £6,000 or even imprisoned for six months if you fail to provide a gas safety certificate to your tenants.
A: It could take anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the size and number of gas appliances.
A: The Fantastic Handyman's Gas Safe engineers can handle next-day appointments from Monday through Saturday (even on official holidays), from 9 am to 5 pm.
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Homeowners who rent out their property are legally responsible for ensuring the safety of their tenants with regard to the correct installation of gas plumbing infrastructure and the proper function of gas appliances. The Gas Safety regulations explain in detail the level of liability of homeowners, landlords and estate agencies in relation to performing an annual gas safety check and obtaining a gas safety certificate. The latter is valid for twelve months and can be issued only by Gas Safe Registered engineers.
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