Gas safety certificate cost
Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, a Gas Safety Certificate is a mandatory requirement for landlords in ensuring the safety of their tenants. So, if you own rental property in the UK, obtaining one of these is a top priority. We’ve covered the gas safety certificate cost in this guide.
Also known as the CP12 Certificate, this statutory check must be carried out by a qualified professional. A specialist engineer can inspect your gas appliances, fittings and chimneys to ensure they meet legal standards. To give you an idea of costs ahead of hiring a professional, we’ve put together the following pricing guide to obtaining a CP12 Certificate. Cost provided item Unit Cost +VAT (Range Low) Cost +VAT (Range High) Average UK Cost Gas Safe Engineer Fixed price £60 £90 £80 Our costs are ballpark averages – get a local tradesperson to quote now How much does a gas safety certificate cost? The average cost of a gas safety certificate in the UK ranges between £60 – 90. We recommend budgeting at least £80 for this check. Do also consider that this price range is typically for a property that has one boiler, one gas hob or fireplace to check. Additional gas appliances are typically charged at £10 each. Other factors that will affect the quotes you receive from engineers include location, with prices in London inevitably higher.
| Cost Provided item | Unit | Cost+VAT(Range Low) | Cost+VAT(Range High) | Average UK Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gas Safe Engineer |
Fixed Price |
£60 |
£90 |
£80 |
All UK landlords are required by law to have a registered Gas Safe Engineer check their gas appliances for health and safety. It’s worth noting that you can only obtain a gas safety certificate if the work is carried out by a registered Gas Safe engineer. In other words, this isn’t a task you can do yourself to save costs.
Gas appliance fittings, chimneys, flues and pipework should be checked every year to ensure maximum safety for your tenants. If your rental property is overdue for an inspection, make it a priority to call a professional and arrange a check.
Homeowners aren’t responsible for obtaining a gas safety certificate when selling their property. However, as a landlord, you are liable for the safety of your tenants. When selling your rental property, you must have physical records to show that gas safety checks have been carried out annually. Copyright Checkatrade. Using this information in an article or blog? Please add a link back to https://www.checkatrade.com/blog/cost-guides/gas-safety-certificate-cost/
The average cost of a gas safety certificate is £80 If you have more than one boiler, gas hob or fireplace then you will likely be charged at £10 per appliance. A registered Gas Safe engineer must perform a gas inspection to provide a CP12 Certificate Checks should be carried out every 10-12 months The landlord must give a copy of the certificate to their tenant within 28 days of issue. Copyright Checkatrade. Using this information in an article or blog? Please add a link back to https://www.checkatrade.com/blog/cost-guides/gas-safety-certificate-cost/
