CP12 Gas Safety Certificates
Letting a property with gas appliances means arranging a CP12 gas safety check before tenants move in and every 12 months. Our Gas Safe-registered engineers inspect appliances, flues and ventilation, then provide the certificate and explain any remedial work clearly.
What your CP12 gas safety check includes
Landlords and letting agents need a clear record for each gas-equipped rental. We complete the CP12 paperwork carefully, so the property file shows the result and any action required.
If an appliance or installation needs attention, we explain the finding in plain English and set out the next step. That leaves you with organised compliance records and a clear decision about repairs.
Gas Safe inspection
Your gas check is carried out by a Gas Safe-registered engineer, as required for work on gas appliances.
Appliances and flues
We inspect each gas appliance, its flue and the surrounding installation, then record whether it is safe to use.
Ventilation checked
Your property’s ventilation is checked alongside the appliances, helping identify risks that may not be visible during everyday use.
CP12 certificate issued
You receive the completed CP12 certificate with the property details, appliance results and any safety actions recorded clearly.
Problems explained plainly
If we find a fault or unsafe condition, we explain what it means, what needs attention and whether the appliance can continue to operate.
Ready for your records
The finished certificate gives your tenancy file a clear compliance record for tenants, letting agents and property managers.
Before Letting
Arrange the CP12 before a tenancy starts, giving time to resolve gas safety issues before they delay a new letting.
Qualified Checks. Clear Paperwork.
Managing several rental properties means keeping each gas record easy to retrieve. We issue completed certificates with appliance details and test results, while our directly employed engineers flag anything needing attention before it becomes a problem during a tenancy.
Questions About CP12 Certificates
Can a CP12 certificate be issued if an appliance fails?
Before we attend, ensure we can access every gas appliance, boiler, flue route and ventilation opening. Tell us about locked rooms, extensions or alterations so we can plan the inspection.
How can landlords replace a lost CP12 gas safety certificate?
If we completed the inspection, tell us the address and inspection date; we can check our records and issue a duplicate. Otherwise, contact the original engineer or arrange a new check.
What does a CP12 gas safety inspection check?
During the visit, we test gas pressures, combustion, flue performance and appliance safety controls. We record readings, identify defects and explain whether remedial work is needed before issuing the certificate.
How long must landlords keep CP12 gas safety records?
Landlords must retain each CP12 record for at least two years from the inspection date. Keep certificates together when tenancies change, preserving a clear compliance history for inspections and enforcement.
When is a CP12 gas safety certificate required?
Keep the current record with tenancy documents, and arrange a fresh check if gas appliances or installation change. A new tenant can receive the existing certificate if it remains valid.
What to Expect from a CP12 Check
A CP12 covers the gas appliances, flues and ventilation included in the rental property’s safety check. It is not a boiler service, boiler cover or a building regulations gas certificate, so we explain which document the property needs.
If we find a fault or safety concern, we explain the risk and the next step before any repair goes ahead. You receive a written quotation for remedial work, while the completed gas safety record remains clear about what was checked and what still needs attention.
Preparing the property
The engineer needs access to every gas appliance, its flue route and the relevant ventilation. Please make sure rooms, cupboards and external flue terminals are accessible on the day.
Access helps us complete the record properly
If an appliance or flue cannot be reached, we explain what prevented the inspection and how that affects the certificate. We do not treat an unseen component as checked, so the record remains accurate.
If we find a safety concern
An appliance may need attention even when it appears to be working normally. We explain the finding in plain English and distinguish an immediate safety issue from planned remedial work.
You stay in control of the next step
Where repair or replacement is needed, we set out the work and provide a written quotation before anything proceeds. If an appliance should not remain in use, we explain the reason and the action needed to make the installation safe.
Repairs after the inspection
A CP12 check identifies gas safety issues, but it does not automatically include repair work. This keeps the certificate separate from any work that may follow.
Clear paperwork for remedial work
You receive a clear explanation of the recommended repair, along with the cost before work starts. If you approve it, our Gas Safe-registered engineers can discuss the practical next step and update the property record where required.
After the CP12 is completed
Once the inspection is finished, we issue the completed gas safety record with the appliances checked and the results recorded. That gives you a document to retain with the property’s compliance paperwork.
A record you can use for the tenancy file
We talk through any observations so you know what has passed, what needs monitoring and what requires action. The completed certificate can then be kept with the rental records and provided as required for the tenancy.
If a CP12 is due, send us the rental address and details of its gas appliances. We can confirm what the inspection needs to cover and arrange the visit using the information available.
Afterwards, you’ll have a completed record for the property and a clear list of any work that needs a separate decision. Contact us when you’re ready to organise the inspection.