Gas Safety Certificates (CP12) - Liverpool

A: It is becoming more and more popular, yes - people are also obtaining electricial certificates now.

A: For domestic properties (for landlords and homeowners) a boiler is £75.00 which includes the VAT (£10.00 per extra appliance). This is a full gas safety certificate check that landlords require to rent their property.

landlord gas safety certificate start from: £75.00 inc. VAT for the boiler (£10.00 inc. vat per extra appliance)

Homeowner gas safety certificate start from: £75.00 inc. VAT for the boiler (£10.00 inc. vat per extra appliance)

A: Yes - we can often complete the certificate on the day you book the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate. There are legal grace periods - however, this will depend on the date of the previous certificate - contact us and we can advise. Landlord gas safety certificates Liverpool based are required by law.

A: During the gas inspection, dangerous situations may be encountered which we are legally obligated to make safe. This can result in an appliance been 'capped' or disconnected from the gas supply. The engineer will explain to you why we have had to take immediate action.

We can provide you with costings to carry out the required repairs to rectify the dangerous situation. You are not obligated to have the remedial work carried out by ourselves. We do not want to fail appliances by default to quote for corrective action. If the property is safe, the certificate will pass. The vast majority of gas certificates we conduct pass inspections.

Reports may contain references to an appliance (or an aspect of the installation) being 'Not To Current Standards' which is abbreviated to 'NCS'. This usually means that since installation the regulations have been updated. This will not cause the gas certificate to fail but will contain advice on remedial work required. You can then decide on the recommended remedial actions.

A: Firstly, all checks (and potential repairs) must be carried out by a registered Gas Safe business, like ourselves. This extends to rental properties, housing associations, private sector properties, bed and breakfasts, chalets, flats, cottages and caravans.

You must provide maintenance of all pipework, flues and appliances which you have supplied. If the tenant has provided their appliances, you are not responsible for them, but you would be responsible for the gas pipework supplying the appliance. Appliances should be serviced in regulation with the manufacturers' instructions.

You are legally required to have a gas safety inspection performed on an annual basis to ensure they are operating safely, and the installation is up to a safe standard.

It is also good practice to explain to your tenants where the gas can be disabled from.

You must by law ensure yourself, and the landlord is in the clear understanding of who is responsible for the annual gas safety checks. This is usually explained and stated in the contract. As the agent, you must ensure this is clear between you and the landlord.

If you are in doubt of the properties gas installation, you must inform the landlord. You must also ensure the company or person doing the inspection is Gas Safe registered.

A: Yes. When we complete a gas certificate, you will be notified a month from when the next is due. We usually do this via email.

A: Usually between 30-45 minutes, depending on the number of appliances in the property.

A: All our Gas Engineer are Gas Safe Registered under our business gas safe identification (located at the top of this page). You can also ask to see their Gas Safe I.D cards on arrival.

A: Yes. Please let a member of staff know you would like a digital copy when booking in the gas certificate appointment.

A: It is highly recommended you do, yes. They are cheap and can save lives. They are not a substitute for an annual gas safety inspection. You can usually pick them up for around £10.00. Ensure they comply with British Standard EN 50291 and have a British/European approval mark.

A: All areas including all areas of Liverpool, Wirral, St. Helens, Knowsley. Please view our service areas. If in doubt, just give us a call.

A: Your contract should state you are allowed to access the property for necessary safety checks to be conducted. If you are struggling to gain access to the property you should document all your attempts including letters sent. This will show your efforts in seeking to gain access.

A: This is a common misunderstanding. The gas safety check only includes inspection of the properties gas installation and appliances, including checking for any leaks and testing safety devices are working correctly. This also includes checking the flue, ventilation and checking the gas is being combusted correctly.

A standard certificate does not include any repairs which we may recommend. Servicing, for example, a boiler service, is recommended for keeping the boiler in good working order and is an independent service to the gas safety inspection.

A: Yes. The certificate will detail what requires being done for the certification to pass.

A: Yes. Contact us for more information.