Arrange a Gas Safety Certificate in Edinburgh

If you are a landlord in Edinburgh, ensuring your property is safe for tenants is one of your biggest responsibilities. That means making sure the boiler and any gas appliances, fittings and flues are safe.

You will need to give your tenants a Gas Safety Certificate, sometimes called a CP12 Certificate, and we can arrange this for you.

What Is a CP12 Certificate?

While officially called the Landlord Gas Safety Certificate, the name CP12 Certificate is still commonly used (CP12 stands for CORGI Proforma 12).

You receive the landlord safety certificate once a Gas Safe registered engineer has checked your gas appliances and fittings such as gas fires and boilers and they find everything to be in order. The checks must be carried out once a year.

You will then be issued with your Gas Safety Certificate, which gives the details of the results of the check. You must then give it to the tenants to comply with your legal requirements.

The reason landlord safety certificates are required is to ensure your tenants are living in a safe property. Failing to arrange your certificate can lead to fines and harsher penalties.

Why Choose Us?

We have years of experience as Gas Certified engineers, and we have provided many landlord safety certificates in Edinburgh over the years.

We are trusted by landlords and letting agents in Edinburgh to provide detailed safety checks.

We make the whole process seamless. We work quickly but thoroughly to reduce disruption while providing a comprehensive service.

How It Works

Contact us to arrange a time and date. Then we’ll arrive and carry out all the checks, which should not take long.

If all is well, we’ll arrange to provide you with the landlord safety certificate that you can then give your tenants.

If not, we’ll provide you with all the information you need to make the required repairs. We also provide several landlord gas services, so we can help you make any repairs if needed.

Contact Us

Get in touch today if you’d like to find out more about landlord Gas Safety certificates and we’ll book a time to visit and carry out the checks. We look forward to hearing from you.

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is a Gas Safety Certificate (CP12)?
A Gas Safety Certificate, also known as a CP12 or Landlord Gas Safety Record, confirms that all gas appliances, pipework, and flues in a property have been checked and are safe by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
2Do landlords legally need a Gas Safety Certificate?
Yes, UK law requires landlords to have a valid Gas Safety Certificate for every rented property with gas appliances, renewed annually, and a copy must be given to tenants.
3How long is a Gas Safety Certificate valid for?
A Gas Safety Certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of inspection and must be renewed every year.
4What's checked during a gas safety inspection?
The inspection covers all gas appliances (boilers, cookers, gas fires), pipework, and flues, checking for safe operation, correct ventilation, and any leaks or faults.
5How long does a gas safety check take?
A typical gas safety inspection takes around 30-60 minutes, depending on the number of appliances in the property.
6Do homeowners need a Gas Safety Certificate, or is it only for landlords?
It's a legal requirement for landlords, but homeowners can also request a gas safety check for peace of mind or when buying/selling a property.
7What happens if a gas appliance fails the safety check?
If an appliance is found unsafe, the engineer will explain the fault, advise on repair or replacement, and, if necessary, safely isolate it until it's fixed to protect the household.