Gas Safety Check for Homeowners

What a gas safety check for homeowners covers

A gas safety check is a structured inspection and set of tests to reduce risk and confirm safe operation. The visit typically includes:

• Visual checks of accessible gas pipework, fittings and appliance connections
• Tests to confirm gas tightness and working pressure where appropriate
• Safety checks on key appliances such as boilers, cookers and fires (where fitted and accessible)
• Flue and combustion checks to help identify unsafe fumes and poor ventilation
• Checks of safety devices and appliance operation
• Clear identification of any defects, with advice on what needs to be repaired or improved
• A written record of findings for your own documents and future servicing

When this service is most useful

• You have moved into a new home and want reassurance about existing gas appliances.
• Your boiler or cooker is behaving unusually, for example sooting, pilot issues, or inconsistent heating.
• You want a proactive safety check for peace of mind, especially before winter.
• You are planning renovation work and want to confirm the current system is safe before changes are made.

What to expect during the visit

The engineer will talk you through what will be checked, then inspect each accessible appliance and associated pipework. Some tests require appliances to be operated, so access to controls and isolation valves may be needed.

If an issue is found, you will be told clearly what it means, how urgent it is, and what options you have to put it right.

After the check: your results and next steps

You will receive a clear written record of the checks carried out and any outcomes. If remedial work is recommended, you can choose to proceed with repairs, book follow-up work, or use the report to plan future servicing and upgrades.