Gas Safety Certificates in Telford

Landlord Gas Safety Checks in Telford

Landlords have a legal responsibility to make sure the relevant gas appliances and flues they provide for tenants are checked for safety by a suitably qualified Gas Safe registered engineer.

These checks are normally required every 12 months. A current gas safety record must also be provided to tenants in accordance with the landlord’s legal responsibilities.

CombiCert carries out landlord gas safety checks throughout Telford for private landlords, property owners and letting agents.

What Does a Landlord Gas Safety Check Include?

The exact checks depend on the appliances and installation within the property, but a landlord gas safety inspection will normally include examination of the relevant gas appliances and associated flues.

Depending on the installation, this may include:

• Checking gas appliances for safe operation
• Checking appliance operating pressures or heat input where appropriate
• Checking flue performance and combustion-product removal
• Checking relevant safety devices
• Checking ventilation requirements where applicable
• Checking for obvious signs of unsafe installation or deterioration
• Recording the appliances and checks carried out
• Providing the appropriate Landlord Gas Safety Record

If an appliance cannot be safely operated or an unsafe situation is identified, we will explain what we have found and what action is required.

How Often Does a Landlord Need a Gas Safety Check?

Relevant landlord-provided gas appliances and flues normally require a gas safety check every 12 months.

The regulations also allow landlords to arrange the check during the two months before the existing check is due while retaining the original annual renewal date. This can make it easier to organise inspections without gradually bringing the renewal date forward each year.

If you are unsure when your next inspection is due, check the date shown on your current gas safety record.

What Is a Landlord Gas Safety Record?

The document commonly referred to as a gas safety certificate or CP12 is formally a Landlord Gas Safety Record.

It records information about the gas appliances and flues checked, the results of the inspection, any safety issues identified and details of the engineer who carried out the work.

Existing tenants must normally be provided with a copy of the record within 28 days of the check. New tenants should receive a current record before they move into the property.

Gas Safety Check or Boiler Service?

A landlord gas safety check and a boiler service are not the same thing.

The gas safety inspection is concerned with confirming the safety of relevant gas appliances and flues and producing the required record. A boiler service is a maintenance procedure focused specifically on the condition, operation and servicing requirements of the boiler.

A boiler can pass a gas safety inspection without having received a full annual service.

If your boiler is also due for maintenance, see our boiler servicing service in Telford.

What Happens If an Appliance Fails the Gas Safety Check?

If we identify an unsafe appliance or installation, we will explain the issue and the appropriate action required.

Depending on the problem, an appliance may need adjustment, repair or further investigation before it can be safely used.

A failed safety check does not automatically mean that the appliance needs replacing. Where repair is appropriate, we can discuss the available options with you.

If your boiler has developed a fault, see our boiler repair service in Telford.

Gas Safety Checks for Letting Agents and Multiple Properties

CombiCert also works with letting agents and landlords responsible for multiple rental properties.

If you have several properties requiring annual checks, contact us with the addresses, access arrangements and renewal dates and we can discuss the most practical way to organise the inspections.

Keeping annual checks organised can help prevent certificates being overlooked when several properties have different renewal dates.

Why Choose CombiCert for Landlord Gas Safety Checks?

• Gas Safe registered engineers
• Established Telford heating company
• Landlord and rental-property experience
• Boiler servicing and repair services also available
• Domestic and commercial gas engineering experience
• Clear explanation if safety issues are identified
• Local coverage throughout Telford and surrounding areas

Gas Safety Checks Across Telford

We provide landlord gas safety inspections throughout Telford and nearby areas including Wellington, Lawley, Priorslee, Muxton, Dawley, Madeley, Ironbridge and Newport.

If your rental property is slightly outside these areas, contact us and we can confirm whether we cover the location.

Landlord Gas Safety FAQs

How often do landlords need a gas safety certificate?

Relevant landlord-provided gas appliances and flues normally require a gas safety check every 12 months by a suitably qualified Gas Safe registered engineer.

Can I have the gas safety check carried out early?

Yes. Current rules allow the annual check to be carried out during the two months before the existing renewal date while retaining the original expiry cycle.

How quickly must I give the record to my tenant?

Existing tenants should normally receive a copy of the completed gas safety record within 28 days. A new tenant should be provided with a current record before moving into the property.

How long does a landlord need to keep the gas safety record?

Landlords are normally required to keep gas safety records for at least two years.

Is a CP12 the same as a Landlord Gas Safety Record?

CP12 is a commonly used industry term, but the document required by law is a Landlord Gas Safety Record.

Does a gas safety check include a boiler service?

No. A gas safety inspection and a boiler service are different procedures. If the boiler also needs its annual service, tell us when booking.

What if the boiler fails the inspection?

We will explain the safety issue and what needs to happen before the appliance can be safely used. Depending on the fault, repair may be possible without replacing the boiler.

Do you carry out checks for letting agents?

Yes. We work with individual landlords, property owners and letting agents throughout Telford.