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Gas Safety Certificate

A Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) confirms your gas appliances, flues and pipework are safe, and it's a legal requirement for landlords renewed every 12 months. We are Gas Safe registered and will check everything thoroughly and explain what we find, no jargon.

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What's covered under a gas safety check

A CP12 visit isn't just a form, it's a proper inspection of everything gas-related in the property.

Landlord Gas Safety Checks

Annual CP12 inspections for rented properties, meeting the legal requirement under the Gas Safety Regulations.

Homeowner Safety Checks

A thorough safety inspection of gas appliances and pipework for owner-occupied homes, for peace of mind rather than a legal box to tick.

Appliance & Flue Inspection

Checking boilers, cookers, fires and flues to confirm they're operating safely.

Remedial Work & Retesting

If a defect is found, we can carry out the repair and retest so the property gets a clean record.

Keeping rented and family homes gas-safe, properly

If you're a landlord, an annual gas safety check isn't optional. It's a legal requirement under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, and it has to be carried out by an engineer on the Gas Safe Register. The certificate that comes out of it, still commonly called a CP12, is your record that the gas appliances, flues and pipework in the property have been checked and are safe to use.

For homeowners without tenants, there's no legal obligation, but the same check gives you the same peace of mind: knowing your boiler, gas fire or cooker isn't quietly putting the household at risk. Either way, the process is the same. We check each gas appliance, the associated flue, and the pipework, and record the findings against the property address, the date, and our Gas Safe registration number, 568345.

A safe home shouldn't be something you have to guess at, it should be written down and checked every year.

If everything's in order, you get your certificate on the spot. If something needs attention, that gets flagged clearly, and where it's straightforward, we can usually put it right there and then and issue the certificate once it's fixed. There's no pressure and no upselling, just a clear explanation of what was found and what (if anything) needs doing.

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What a check involves

  • Visual and operational check of each gas appliance in the property
  • Inspection of flues for correct operation and safe termination
  • A check of the gas pipework for soundness
  • Confirmation of adequate ventilation where relevant
  • Written record of the engineer's findings, with any defects noted

Landlords need to get existing tenants a copy of the record within 28 days of the check, and new tenants should see it before they move in. It's worth keeping copies for at least two years, since you may need to show a couple of previous checks as well as the current one.

Sorted properly once a year, it's one less thing to worry about.

R.K Plumbing & Heating is based in Woodingdean and covers Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Lewes, Shoreham-by-Sea, Haywards Heath, Seaford, Burgess Hill and surrounding Sussex towns. If you've got a rental due its annual check, or you just want your own gas appliances looked over by someone properly qualified, get in touch and we'll find a time that works. A few questions below cover the basics, but if you're not sure whether your property needs one, just ask.

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Before you book

A few common questions from landlords and homeowners about gas safety checks.

Do I legally need a Gas Safety Certificate?
If you're a landlord renting out a property with gas appliances, flues or pipework, yes, it's a legal requirement renewed every 12 months. If you're a homeowner living in your own property, it's not a legal obligation, but it's a sensible safety check.
What exactly gets checked?
Every gas appliance in the property, its flue, and the associated pipework, plus ventilation where relevant. Any defects are recorded, along with the engineer's details and the date of the check.
How long does a check take?
It depends on how many gas appliances the property has, but most domestic checks take under an hour.
What happens if a problem is found?
It gets noted clearly on the record, and where possible we can carry out the remedial work and retest on the same visit. If it's more involved, we'll talk you through the options before doing anything.
Do I need to give tenants a copy?
Yes, existing tenants must get a copy within 28 days of the check, and new tenants should see it before moving in. It's also worth keeping your own copies for at least two years.
Are you Gas Safe registered?
Yes. R.K Plumbing & Heating is Gas Safe registered for domestic gas work under registration 568345, which is required for anyone legally issuing a domestic gas safety certificate.
Do you cover commercial properties?
No, this is domestic gas work only, covering rented and owner-occupied homes.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Woodingdean and cover Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Lewes, Shoreham-by-Sea, Haywards Heath, Seaford, Burgess Hill and surrounding Sussex towns.

Book your gas safety check

Give us a call or send a message with your property details and we'll get a check booked in.

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