Landlord and homeowner gas safety record certificate pads used for CP12 checks in Nottingham

Landlord Certificates

Landlord Gas SafetyCertificates in NottinghamCP12 from £85 + VAT

Your legal duty discharged in one visit, appliances checked, certificate issued, and any remedial work estimated in writing before a penny is spent.

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Gas Safe No. 593241 · Domestic work only · Mon–Fri 8:00am–6:30pm · Sat 8:30am–12:00pm

CP12 from £85 + VAT with a service

Gas Safe registered: No. 593241

Remedial work estimated in writing first

£2m public liability cover

Same or next-day response where possible

Service Overview

What a CP12 gas safety certificate covers

A landlord gas safety record, commonly called a CP12, is the document confirming that every gas appliance and flue in a rented property has been checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer within the last 12 months. It records the appliances present, the checks carried out, whether each one passed, and any defects found. Landlords must have the check done annually and give the record to tenants.

The check itself covers appliance operation and safety devices, gas tightness of the installation, correct gas rate and working pressure, flue performance and discharge, and adequate ventilation for each appliance. It is a safety inspection of the gas installation as a whole, not just a look at the boiler.

We issue certificates from £85 + VAT alongside a service, which is how most landlords and letting agents book it: the legal record and the boiler maintenance happen in one appointment, on one set of paperwork, with one tenant access arrangement.

Where a defect is found, you get an explanation and a written estimate before any remedial work goes ahead. Nothing chargeable is carried out on assumption. If an appliance is genuinely unsafe, we will tell you plainly what must happen and what your options are.

Who this is for

Private landlords

One property or several, with a certificate due annually and a tenant who needs a copy.

Letting agents

Multiple properties, renewal dates to track, and a need for remedial costs approved in writing before work starts.

New tenancies

A valid record must be in place before a tenant moves in, and a copy given to them.

Landlords who have inherited a property

No paperwork, unknown appliance history, and a need to establish where the property actually stands.

Leave It and It Gets Worse

What is at stake if the certificate lapses

Gas safety in rented property is a legal duty, not an administrative preference. A lapsed record means the landlord is not compliant, and the consequences reach further than a fine: insurance positions weaken, tenancy processes can be affected, and, if something goes wrong, the absence of a current record is the first thing anyone will look for.

The safety argument is more important than the paperwork one. Faulty flues, blocked vents, appliances burning incorrectly and gas tightness issues do not announce themselves. Carbon monoxide cannot be seen, smelled or tasted. The annual check is the only routine occasion when a competent person confirms none of those conditions exist in a property the landlord does not live in.

Leaving it late also creates cost. Certificates that expire in winter get renewed at the busiest time of year, and defects found then compete with breakdown work for engineer availability. Booking early, with the service in the same visit, avoids both the compliance gap and the queue.

Common mistakes we are called out to

Letting the renewal date slide past the anniversary and leaving a compliance gap.
Treating a CP12 as a substitute for servicing, they are different things, though we do both in one visit.
Approving remedial work verbally without a written estimate.
Failing to give the tenant a copy of the record.
Using anyone who is not on the Gas Safe Register, the certificate is only valid from a registered engineer.

Our Process

How the work runs, step by step

The same sequence every time, so you always know what happens next and what it costs before it happens.

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Step 1: Booking and access
We agree a date and deal with the tenant directly and politely where you prefer, so access is arranged without you having to chase it.
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Step 2: Inspection
Every gas appliance and flue in the property is identified and inspected, along with ventilation, pipework and the meter installation.
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Step 3: Testing
Gas tightness, gas rate and working pressure, safety device operation and flue discharge are all tested and recorded against manufacturer and industry requirements.
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Step 4: Service in the same visit
Where the booking includes servicing, the boiler is cleaned, checked and set up correctly, which is what actually prevents next winter's breakdown call.
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Step 5: Findings and written estimate
Any defect is explained and priced in writing before work goes ahead. Unsafe appliances are dealt with according to the rules and you are told exactly where you stand.
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Step 6: Certificate issued
The CP12 record is completed and provided for your files and for the tenant, with a 12-month workmanship guarantee on most remedial work carried out.

The Benefits

What you actually get for the money

One visit, one appointment

Certificate and service together from £85 + VAT, one access arrangement rather than two.

Compliance you can evidence

A properly completed record from a Gas Safe registered engineer, number 593241, ready to hand to the tenant.

Problems found before they become claims

Flue, ventilation and combustion checks catch the faults that cause carbon monoxide risk and mid-tenancy emergencies.

Costs controlled

Remedial work estimated in writing first, so you approve figures rather than receive them.

Tenants dealt with properly

Punctual, polite, tidy visits, the thing that keeps tenants cooperative about access next year.

A single point of contact

Boiler repairs, servicing, replacements and certificates all handled by the same small team, so property history is not scattered across contractors.

In Detail

Certificate detail: appliances, timing and remedials

The practical questions landlords and agents ask most, answered in full.

Which appliances are included

The check covers all gas appliances the landlord owns and provides in the property: boiler, gas fire, gas hob and oven, back boilers and water heaters, plus the flues serving them and the ventilation each requires. The gas installation pipework and the meter installation are also assessed.

Appliances that belong to the tenant are treated differently, but the flue and the installation serving them still fall to the landlord. If you are unsure what is in the property, we identify and list everything during the visit.

Renewal timing and record keeping

The check is annual. Renewing before the anniversary avoids any gap, and there are provisions allowing an early renewal without losing the remainder of the existing period, booking two months early does not shorten your cover.

You need to give a copy of the record to existing tenants and to any new tenant at the start of a tenancy, and keep copies yourself. We provide the documentation in a form you can forward straight on.

Failures, defects and what happens next

Where an appliance is found unsafe, the correct procedure is followed and the situation is explained to you clearly, what has been found, what it means, and what the options are. Nothing is turned off casually or without explanation.

Remedial work is estimated in writing before it goes ahead. That may be a repair, a part, or in some cases a free written quote for replacing an appliance that has reached the end of its life, with manufacturer warranties of 5, 7 or 10 years available on new boilers as a Baxi approved and Vaillant registered installer.

Certificates alongside a wider maintenance plan

The most cost-effective approach for a landlord is to combine the annual certificate with the annual service. The certificate proves safety on the day; the service is what keeps the appliance reliable and keeps any manufacturer warranty valid, which is where the real savings sit across a portfolio.

Where a property's heating is old or the system water is contaminated, we will also flag the wider work, power flushing, radiator or control upgrades, with written pricing, so you can plan spend between tenancies rather than react to a mid-winter breakdown.

Gas Safe Registered

Baxi Approved Installer

APHC Licensed Member

Questions

Landlord Certificates, your questions answered

Anything not covered here, call 07792 651029 and ask Chris directly.

How much is a landlord gas safety certificate in Nottingham?

From £85 + VAT with a service, which is how most landlords book it: the legal record and the boiler maintenance in one visit.

How often do I need a CP12?

Every 12 months. Renewing shortly before the anniversary avoids any compliance gap, and early renewal does not shorten the period you already have.

How long does the check take?

Typically around an hour for a property with a boiler, longer where there are additional gas appliances such as a fire, hob or water heater, or where a service is included.

What happens if an appliance fails?

We explain what has been found and what it means, follow the correct procedure for any unsafe appliance, and give you a written estimate for the remedial work before anything chargeable goes ahead.

Do you deal with the tenant directly?

Yes, where you would like us to. We arrange access with tenants politely and turn up when we say we will, which makes next year's appointment easier for everyone.

Is a gas safety certificate the same as a boiler service?

No. The certificate is the legal safety record; the service is maintenance that keeps the appliance reliable and protects the manufacturer warranty. We commonly carry out both in the same visit.

Can you certify several properties for an agency?

Yes. We work with landlords and letting agents across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, on domestic properties only.

Is remedial work guaranteed?

A 12-month workmanship guarantee applies to most work, with terms varying for certain repairs, and we will confirm what applies before starting.

How quickly can you attend?

Same or next-day where possible during our opening hours, Monday to Friday 8:00am–6:30pm and Saturday 8:30am–12:00pm, subject to tenant access.

Related Services

Other work we cover

Where We Work

Landlord Certificates across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

Based in Underwood, close to the M1, which keeps travel times short and a same or next-day response realistic. See our heating engineer services in Nottingham or get in touch.

Next Step

Book your CP12 and service in one visit

From £85 + VAT with a service, tenant access arranged for you, and any remedial work estimated in writing before it goes ahead.

Call 07792 651029

Gas Safe registered: No. 593241
£2m public liability cover
12-month workmanship guarantee on most work