Our engineers will conduct a thorough inspection and replace or repair any faulty parts. Once the inspection and repairs are complete, you will receive a landlord safety certificate that reflects the safety of your boiler system.
Is your home equipped with gas appliances? It is advisable to have them checked by our Gas Safe registered engineers.
You are not required by law to have an annual gas safety check as a homeowner. However, it is advised that you do so. Any gas appliance may produce carbon monoxide, a highly poisonous gas that is lethal. Regularly inspecting your gas appliances will give you peace of mind that they are in good working condition and mean they are less likely to be a safety hazard. Your family's safety and the longevity of your gas appliances are both enhanced by regular gas safety checks.
We take on all aspects of plumbing and heating big or small.
As a landlord, you have a legal obligation to ensure that your rental properties are safe (Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations 1998) and, therefore, organise regular gas safety inspections. Gas appliances should be regularly inspected to ensure they are running efficiently and safely.
In Midway, Kent and surrounding areas, our engineers perform landlord gas safety inspections with extensive experience and expertise.
Additionally, we will provide you with a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate (CP12 certificate), which proves to your tenants that the gas appliances in your rental properties have been checked and deemed safe.
Gas safety checks are only required for appliances, pipework, and flues that you own.
You are not responsible for a tenant's gas appliances if they are being used in your house. However, you are still responsible for the pipes and flues connected to the appliances, so they must be checked.
A copy of the annual gas safety certificate must be issued to your tenants within 28 days and you are required to keep the certificate for at least two years. The CP12 certificate must be provided to new tenants when they move in.
The following landlords require these checks:
A gas safety check differs from a gas service. An inspection of gas appliances, pipework, vents, and flues falls under a gas service, whereas an annual gas safety check includes the inspection of the correct operating pressure on all gas appliances.
Additionally, the appliance must have an adequate supply of air and burn gas properly. Appliances that are safe to use must have clear flues and chimneys so that gases and fumes can safely be emitted. All safety devices and cut-outs must be functioning correctly. At W.T Plumbing, our professionals are experienced and trained to conduct these checks systematically and with minimum disruption.
Normal gas safety checks for a domestic property can take between 30 and 60 minutes. Nevertheless, if repair work is required, the process may take longer. The size of your property and its location are also factors to consider. To ensure your safety, the inspection includes an assessment of every gas appliance in your home.
To prepare for your gas safety check, make sure you have enough credit on your prepaid gas and/or electric meter to allow completion of the check and ensure that free access is available to your boiler and airing cupboard.
It's a good idea to keep pets and children out of the areas where the safety checks will be conducted. The presence of an adult is required for children under 16 years of age. Please do not touch any tools or equipment that the engineer is using inside your home.
You can be confident that your property and belongings will be treated with the utmost respect by our professional engineers.
If your home has an unsafe gas appliance, you run the risk of fires and explosions from gas leaks and faulty piping. It can be incredibly deadly because you cannot see, taste or smell carbon monoxide (CO), which is highly poisonous.
If you think you smell gas, you should call W.T Plumbing immediately. Our Gas Safe registered engineer will carry out a gas safety check and test to ensure no gas leaks are present.
A gas safety check will ensure your gas appliances work correctly, but if you notice any of the following warning signs, you will need an appliance service from one of our Gas Safe registered engineers:
