How long does a gas safety inspection take?

Typically, a gas safety inspection takes about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the number of appliances and the size of the property.

If your property fails the inspection, our engineer will inform you of the necessary repairs or adjustments required to meet safety standards. Your installation will be made safe before engineer leaves the property either through repair or capping the gas supply off.  A Gas

No, only a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer is legally allowed to conduct gas safety inspections and issue Gas Safety Certificates. Attempting to perform this inspection yourself could be dangerous and illegal.

Yes, you must obtain a separate Gas Safety Certificate for each rental property that has gas appliances. Each certificate is specific to the property it was issued for.

As a landlord, you are required to provide your tenants with a copy of the Gas Safety Certificate within 28 days of the inspection. You can give them a physical copy or send it electronically.

A Gas Safety Certificate, commonly known as a CP12, is an official document issued by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer. It certifies that all gas appliances and fittings in a rental property have been inspected and are safe to use.

A Gas Safety Certificate must be obtained annually. It is important to keep records of these certificates to demonstrate compliance with legal requirements.