Gas Safety Check

What a gas safety check covers

A gas safety check focuses on safety, compliance, and reliable operation. Depending on your property and appliances, it typically includes:

• Visual inspection of gas appliances (for example boiler, hob, fire) and accessible pipework
• Checks of flues, ventilation and safe appliance location
• Tightness testing to assess the integrity of the gas installation
• Operational checks to confirm appliances light, burn and shut down safely
• Measurement of key safety readings where applicable
• Clear documentation of findings, any defects, and next steps
• Landlord gas safety record (CP12) where the check is for a rental property

When this service is most useful

This service is a good fit if you:

• Are a landlord and need an annual gas safety record
• Are buying or moving into a property and want reassurance about gas safety
• Have had an appliance changed, altered, or disconnected and reconnected
• Have concerns such as unusual smells, sooting, staining around an appliance, or pilot issues
• Manage a small commercial premises and need documented safety checks

What happens during the visit

The engineer will confirm which appliances are included, then carry out a combination of visual checks and regulated tests. You will be told what has been checked, what the results mean, and whether any action is needed. If access is limited, you will be advised what would be required to complete the check properly.

After the check

You will receive clear results and, where applicable, the correct certification for your records. If any faults are found, you will be advised on urgency and safety, and what remedial work is needed to bring the installation up to standard. If an appliance is unsafe, it may need to be isolated or made safe in line with Gas Safe requirements.