Landlord Checks FAQs.

Landlords are legally responsible to have their properties gas safety checked each year. A fully responsible Gas Safe engineer needs to carry out the gas safety inspection ensuring that all gas appliances in the property are safe to use. This needs to be done every year.

The average cost for a gas landlord safety certificate can be anywhere between £70 - £100 depending on how many gas appliances are in the property i.e. boiler, gas fire, hob, cooker can impact the price of the landlord gas safety certificate.

Most reliable, reputable Gas Safe engineers will check radiators on a gas safety check, ensuring all gas appliances are safe to use and the central heating system is working as efficiently as possible heating your home and hot water in your property.

Landlords by law are required to have gas safety certificates for their properties. The penalties for not having the gas appliances checked can be legal proceedings and fines. All gas safety certificates must be carried out by full Gas Safe registered engineers.

The gas safety certificate must be done by a fully Gas Safe registered engineer before the certificate expires, there is no grace period in-between. It is the landlord's responsibility to ensure all gas appliances in the property are fully safe to use.

A gas safety landlord inspection will cover all of your gas appliances in your property ensuring the safety of all gas appliances including gas boiler, gas fires, gas cookers and all relevant gas meters and pipework whilst checking correct ventilation.

Yes. Landlord checks are legally required for all your gas appliances in properties, although it is the tenants job to point out everyday maintenance issues and reporting issues.