Landlord gas safety certificates (CP12) in Birmingham
A landlord gas safety certificate (CP12) in Birmingham costs £85. That covers the boiler and a cooker or hob, and each extra gas appliance is £30. A Gas Safe registered engineer does the check in about 30 to 40 minutes. You get the certificate after the check.
How much is a gas safety certificate in Birmingham?
Our landlord gas safety certificate costs £85. That covers the boiler and a cooker or hob. Each extra gas appliance in the property is £30 on top. It's a flat price, so you know the cost when you book.
| What we check | Price |
|---|---|
| Boiler and a cooker or hob | £85 |
| Each extra gas appliance, such as a gas fire | £30 |
So a flat with a boiler, a hob and a gas fire comes to £115. A separate gas oven and gas hob count as two appliances. If an appliance isn't safe, we tell you what we found. Any repair is a separate job, and we quote for it first.
How long does a gas safety check take?
A gas safety check takes about 30 to 40 minutes for a boiler and a cooker or hob. A property with more gas appliances can take a little longer.
The boiler and hob are switched off for part of the check, so they won't work for a short time. If you'd like the boiler serviced too, we can do the yearly boiler service on the same visit.
What is a CP12 gas safety certificate?
A CP12 is a landlord gas safety certificate. It shows that a Gas Safe registered engineer has checked every gas appliance in a rented home in the last 12 months. You may also see it called a landlord gas safety record. The law says landlords need a new one every year. Most letting agents won't let a property without one.
Gas Safe Register is the official list of engineers allowed to work on gas in the UK. The engineer's Gas Safe registration number goes on the certificate, so you can check it.
Other gas work
Our gas engineers also cover:
- Gas cooker and hob fitting: New gas cookers and hobs connected, and old ones safely disconnected.
- Boiler repair: Breakdowns, leaks and fault codes fixed, on all makes.
- Boiler service: A yearly check of your boiler, done alongside the gas safety check if you like.
Smell gas?
Call the National Gas Emergency number on 0800 111 999 first. Open windows, turn off the gas at the meter if you can, and don't use switches or naked flames. Once the emergency service has made it safe, they'll tell you what needs fixing next.
EICR due too?
We can do the electrical safety report (EICR) on the same visit, so the tenant only needs to let us in once. See our landlord page for every check you need and when it's due.
Carbon monoxide: the signs to know
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas you can't see, smell or taste. A badly working boiler, fire or cooker can produce it. That's the main reason gas safety checks exist.
Warning signs in people: headaches, feeling dizzy or sick, tiredness, and feeling better when you're away from home.
Warning signs on appliances: a lazy yellow or orange flame instead of a sharp blue one, dark stains or soot around the appliance, or a pilot light that keeps going out.
If you think there's CO, turn the appliance off, open windows, get everyone outside and call 0800 111 999. See a doctor if anyone feels unwell. Every home with a gas boiler or fire should have a CO alarm.
Getting ready for the check
- Make sure we can reach every gas appliance, plus the gas meter.
- Clear anything blocking air vents or the boiler cupboard.
- Tell the tenant the boiler and hob will be switched off for a short time.
- Have last year's certificate to hand if you can.
Homeowners
If you live in your own home, you don't need a certificate by law. A yearly check is still worth it, especially with older boilers and gas fires, and it's usually done with the annual boiler service.
Common questions
How much does a landlord gas safety certificate cost?
£85 for the boiler and a cooker or hob. Each extra gas appliance, such as a gas fire, is £30. Tell us how many gas appliances the property has when you book, and we'll give you the full price.
How long does a gas safety check take?
About 30 to 40 minutes for a boiler and a cooker or hob. A property with more gas appliances can take a little longer.
How often do landlords need a gas safety certificate?
Every 12 months. The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 require every gas appliance, fitting and flue you provide for tenants to be checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer at least once a year.
Can I renew early without losing my renewal date?
Yes. A check carried out up to two months before the current certificate expires keeps the original expiry date, so you never lose months off the cycle.
What do I have to give the tenant?
A copy of the gas safety record within 28 days of the check, and to new tenants before they move in. Keep each record for at least two years.
What is checked?
Each gas appliance (boiler, hob, cooker, fire) is checked for safe operation, correct gas pressure and burn, adequate ventilation, and that flues are clear and products of combustion are being removed safely. Gas pipework is tightness tested.
What if an appliance fails?
If an appliance is unsafe, the engineer must make it safe, which can mean disconnecting it, and will label it. We then quote for the repair or replacement.
Certificate due?
Book your yearly gas safety check. It's £85 for the boiler and a cooker or hob.
Call 0121 517 0785