Looking for qualified Gas Safe engineers to provide quick and reliable landlord gas safety checks and certificates?
As a landlord in Edinburgh, you are legally required to ensure that all gas appliances in your properties are safe for use.
At Celsius Plumbing and Heating, we specialise in providing Landlord Safety Checks including CP12 gas safety certificates for landlords and property managers.
Our team of Gas Safe registered engineers will carry out a comprehensive gas safety check to ensure your property complies with the law and keeps your tenants safe.
A CP12 Gas Certificate, sometimes known amongst landlords as an Annual Gas Safety Certificate is like the MOT for your car. It’s a certificate that landlords receive after a certified Gas Safe engineer has inspected all gas appliances in a property. The CP12 is essential in ensuring that tenants are living in a safe environment.
During the inspection, the engineer will check gas appliances such as:
The gas engineer will assess the safety and efficiency of these appliances and gas installation, making sure there are no leaks or faults. Once everything is checked and deemed safe, you’ll be issued your CP12 certificate, which must be renewed annually.
We speak with landlords every day, so we know there is a bit of confusion here. Just to help clear this up for you, all of the following terms basically mean the same thing:
Gas Safety Inspection | Gas Safety Record | Landlord Gas Safety Certificate | Landlord Gas Safety Check | Annual Gas Safety Check
It’s mandatory for Edinburgh landlords to have their gas appliances checked every year by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
The CP12 gas safety certificate proves that these checks have been done and that the property’s gas installations are safe for tenants to use. A copy of the CP12 certificate must be given to tenants within 28 days of the check, and landlords must keep the records for at least two years.
Failure to comply with these regulations can result in serious consequences, including fines of up to £600 or even six months in jail. In addition, non-compliance can invalidate your landlord insurance, leaving you exposed to further risks.
Being a landlord is busier than ever, which is why we’ve made things simpler with our Landlord Promise. We’ll remind you when your safety certificates, like your Gas Safety Record and Legionella risk assessment, are due and arranging appointments to keep everything up to date. This way, you can focus on managing your properties whist we ensure everything is safe and compliant for you and your tenants.
We pride ourselves on providing a reliable and efficient service that works around your schedule. Our engineers are fully qualified to offer a complete range of landlord safety certifications and checks. These include boiler servicing, lead testing, legionella risk assessments, PAT testing, and full gas appliance safety checks to ensure your property is compliant and safe. Best of all, just one engineer visit is needed to complete all these services, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
Top Tips: Why not bundle your CP12 Gas Safety Check with boiler servicing to help improve your boiler performance and prolong the life of your boiler. An annual boiler service can help reduce the likelihood of needing an emergency boiler repair.
Consider doing the same for your gas fire servicing.
Our Gas Safety Inspections in Edinburgh, including CP12 Gas Safety Checks, are designed to be thorough, ensuring every aspect of your gas system is safe for use. Here is what you can expect during the inspection:
Our engineers will visually inspect all gas appliances, including boilers, gas fires, cookers, flues, gas meters and gas installation pipe work to check for correct installation and signs of damage or wear. This is where our gas engineer will check your casing seals and any other signs of heat damage like torching.
Sometimes this is referred to as Gas Safety record.
We will test the gas pressure to ensure it is operating safely, which is crucial for the efficient and safe functioning of your gas appliances. This test checks both the gas meter, where the supply enters your home, and each gas appliance to make sure they’re getting the right amount of pressure.
If the pressure is too high or too low, it can affect performance, increase running costs, or pose safety risks like gas leaks. Our gas safe engineers use specialist equipment to ensure the pressure is at safe, recommended levels, and we’ll also check that the regulator at your meter is working properly, if not our engineer will report it to Scotland Gas Networks and they will fix it for free, just an example of how we go the extra mile for your and your tenants.
As part of the Gas Safety Inspection, our engineer will thoroughly check your flue installation to ensure it has been installed correctly, following the manufacturer’s guidelines. This includes making sure the flue is in good condition and that nothing is blocking the flue terminal, such as birds’ nests or debris.
Think of the flue as your boiler’s chimney—it safely expels harmful gases, like carbon monoxide, out of your home. Ensuring the flue is clear and functioning properly is essential for both safety and efficiency.
For a gas fire using a chimney, the engineer will inspect the chimney’s condition, check for blockages, and use a flue gas analyser to ensure harmful gases like carbon monoxide are safely vented outside, just as with a standard flue system.
A key part of the gas safety certification service is performing a gas flue analysis test, which is similar to what mechanics do when checking the exhaust of a car. This test ensures that your boiler is burning fuel safely and efficiently.
The analyser checks whether the combustion levels are within the acceptable range set by the boiler manufacturer. If the readings are off, the engineer will adjust the boiler settings and retest. In some cases, further work might be needed to correct any issues, but this test helps ensure your boiler is operating safely.
All safety devices like flame failure mechanisms and gas shut-off valves will be tested to ensure they are functioning properly. These safety devices are crucial for ensuring the system shuts down automatically if any issues are detected.
Adequate ventilation is vital for safe gas appliance operation. We will inspect the ventilation in the property to make sure it’s functioning correctly to prevent carbon monoxide build-up.
Older gas boilers and some gas fires need adequate ventilation to burn safely. If the appliance does not have the proper ventilation, a safety warning sticker will be placed on the appliance. Additionally, a safety warning notice will be completed and left at the property, outlining the issue and detailing any necessary remedial actions required to fix the safety concern. This ensures that both landlords and tenants are aware of the risk and the steps needed to resolve it, maintaining the safe operation of the gas appliance.
As part of the landlord gas safety certification, we will complete your carbon monoxide (CO) alarm report to ensure they are installed properly and are compliant with the law. Having a working CO alarm now a legal requirement in Scotland , as it provides an early warning if there’s a problem with your gas appliances.
Your carbon monoxide (CO) alarm must be a sealed unit with a built-in 10-year lithium battery. Alarms with removable batteries are not permitted, as they do not meet current safety standards
Following the inspection, a Gas Safety Certificate, (the CP12 certificate) is issued by the gas engineer as evidence that the gas appliances, gas pipe installation, gas meters and flue systems have been assessed and are safe to use. This certificate is vital for both landlords and homeowners, providing proof that the property has been inspected by a qualified professional.
By covering the gas appliances and safety measures like flues and carbon monoxide alarms, this thorough inspection ensures that your property complies with The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 and keeps tenants safe from potentially dangerous gas leaks.
Ensure your property has a valid CP12 Gas Safety Certificate as part of your Gas Safety Inspection in Edinburgh is essential for both legal compliance and the safety of your tenants.
At Celsius Plumbing and Heating, we make the process as simple and hassle-free as possible. With our team of Gas Safe registered engineers and our commitment to high-quality service, you can trust us to keep your property safe and compliant.
For more information on CP12 Gas Safety Checks or to schedule an inspection, contact us today. Remember to ask about our other services like boiler servicing, boiler service plans for landlords, boiler repairs, plumbing repairs, and radiator repairs to keep your property in tip top condition.
At Celsius, we work with thousands of landlords across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including many of Edinburgh’s best letting agents and many Airbnb Hosts. Our office team takes care of all your landlord safety certifications, and clear communication is a key focus for us, so you will be in the best hands.
Top Tip!
If you’re a landlord managing multiple properties, Celsius can streamline the process for you by offering bulk CP12 inspections for your entire portfolio. This way, you can ensure every property is compliant without the hassle of arranging individual inspections.
The benefit is that you have one company responsible for all your gas appliances, meaning you have consistency if anything was to go wrong. Multiple different companies and engineers completing cp12 checks leads to inconsistency and in our experience a poor document trail of any recommendations or remedial works carried out.
A standard Cp12 Gas Safety Check and Certificate costs £80 and covers up to 3 gas appliances. Please note that if a gas fire is present, the cost may vary. To get an accurate quote, let our team know when booking, as the price will depend on the make and model of your gas fire.
We always recommend servicing your boiler and gas fire at the same time to offer even better value during your visit.
A typical inspection lasts between 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the number of appliances and the condition of the property.
This is indeed a common question and one that often leads to confusion among landlords.
The key point to clarify is that a CP12 Gas Safety Certificate is a legal document, and once it’s issued, it cannot be altered, even if repairs are done at a later date. The only exception is if minor remedial work can be completed by the Gas Safe engineer during the initial inspection. In such cases, the engineer may be able to resolve the issue and immediately issue the certificate without needing a follow-up visit.
However, if the work required is more extensive and cannot be completed during the inspection, a new CP12 inspection must be carried out after the repairs have been completed. This new inspection is necessary to confirm that the appliances are now safe and compliant.
A second visit for a new certificate is chargeable because the original CP12 cannot be updated to reflect post-inspection repairs.
During the inspection, gas appliances found to be unsafe are classified under one of two categories:
In both cases, the engineer will issue a safety warning notice and record the details on the property’s gas safety report. Remedial actions must be completed before the appliance can be used again, and a new CP12 Gas Safety Certificate will need to be issued after a second inspection to confirm the safety of the system.
This is a good question that some landlords may be getting overcharged on. The answer is no you shouldn’t be charged for both a boiler service and a CP12 Gas Safety Certificate for your boiler.
If you’re paying for a boiler service, you don’t need to pay separately for a CP12 Gas Safety Certificate for the boiler itself. The checks carried out on your boiler during the CP12 inspection are the same as those checked during a standard boiler service.
The only additional cost would be if you want other gas appliances, such as gas cookers or gas fires, to be checked during the CP12 visit. In that case, you’d only pay for those additional inspections. This way, you avoid paying twice for the same checks on your boiler.
We aim to issue the certificate immediately after the inspection. In most cases, you will receive it on the same day.
You can complete your CP12 Gas Safety Check up to two months before the renewal date without losing the original expiry, similar to how a car’s MOT works. For example, if your current CP12 expires on 30th June, you can have it done anytime in May or June, and the new certificate will still expire on 30th June the following year. This gives you flexibility in booking your inspection while keeping the same expiry date.
We recommend booking your gas safety check as early as possible within that two-month window. This is important because, if the CP12 check fails for any reason, you’ll have time to get any necessary remedial work done while still having a valid CP12 in place.
Tenants cannot arrange the gas safety check themselves. Only the landlord or their letting agent is responsible for organising it. However, tenants can request it, but the landlord must provide written permission if they want the tenant to arrange it on their behalf.
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