Landlord Gas Safety Certificates (CP12) in Taunton

Your legal duties as a landlord

Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, landlords must:

• Have every gas appliance, fitting and flue they provide checked for safety every 12 months by a Gas Safe registered engineer
• Give a copy of the gas safety record to existing tenants within 28 days of the check, and to new tenants before they move in
• Keep a record of each check for at least two years
• Keep gas pipework, appliances and flues maintained in a safe condition

Not having a valid gas safety check is a criminal offence — and more importantly, it puts your tenants at risk.

What the gas safety check covers

• A tightness test on the gas installation to check for leaks
• Checking each appliance is burning gas correctly and safely
• Checking flues and chimneys are clear and safely removing combustion products
• Checking there is adequate ventilation
• Testing safety devices
• Recording any defects, and the action needed to put them right

Keep your renewal date

You can have the check carried out up to two months before your current record expires and still keep the original anniversary date — so there's no need to leave it until the last minute. Save time by combining it with an annual boiler service in the same visit, from £130.

LPG properties

Letting a property that runs on LPG? Our engineers are qualified to work on LPG, so we can carry out gas safety checks on LPG installations too. See our LPG services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a gas safety certificate valid for?

12 months. The check must be repeated every year, and you can book it up to two months early without losing your renewal date.

Do I need one if there's no gas boiler?

Yes, if you provide any gas appliance — a gas hob, cooker or fire, for example. The check covers every gas appliance, fitting and flue you provide. Appliances owned by your tenant aren't covered by your duty, but the pipework supplying them is.

What happens if an appliance fails the check?

We'll explain the problem and what needs doing. Anything dangerous will be made safe — for example by isolating the appliance — and we can quote for the repair.

Can you arrange access with my tenant or letting agent?

Yes — just give us their contact details when you book and we'll arrange a convenient time.

Which areas do you cover?

Based in Taunton, we cover a 50-mile radius — including Bridgwater, Wellington, Minehead, Weston-super-Mare, Tiverton, Cullompton, Crediton, Honiton, Exeter and Exmouth. Not sure if you're in our area? Give us a call.