Gas Safety Certificates in Walderslade

Landlord Gas Safety Obligations

If you let a property in Walderslade, the law requires you to have all gas appliances, flues, and pipework inspected annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer. This obligation applies regardless of the type of tenancy, the length of the let, or the number of gas appliances in the property.

Your responsibilities include:

• Annual inspection of every gas appliance provided by the landlord — boilers, gas fires, gas cookers, and any other gas-burning equipment
• CP12 certificate to be given to existing tenants within 28 days and to new tenants before the start of the tenancy
• Two-year record retention — keep copies of all gas safety certificates for at least two years
• Documented access attempts if a tenant delays or refuses the inspection
• Compliance at all times — there is no grace period if a certificate expires without renewal

Our gas safety inspection covers:

• Operational testing of every gas appliance
• Flue integrity checks and gas analysis to confirm safe venting
• Room ventilation assessment to ensure adequate combustion air
• Visual inspection of gas pipework for leaks, corrosion, and damage
• Safety device testing — flame failure devices, gas valves, and thermocouples
• CP12 certificate issued immediately on completion

Gas Safety Considerations for Walderslade Properties

Walderslade's housing dates predominantly from the 1970s to 1990s, and the gas safety considerations reflect the appliances and installation standards of those decades.

Properties from the 1970s may still have original gas fires in living rooms, fitted at a time when decorative gas fires were a standard feature. Even if these fires are rarely used by tenants, they remain connected to the gas supply and must be included in the annual inspection. Older gas fires can develop problems with their flue integrity, particularly if the chimney liner has not been maintained. Our inspection includes a thorough check of the flue and its connection to the appliance.

The boilers in Walderslade properties have typically been replaced at least once, but the quality and age of the current installation varies. A boiler fitted 15 years ago as a replacement for the original may now be approaching the end of its reliable life. During the gas safety inspection, we assess the boiler's condition and operation. While the CP12 inspection is not a full service, it does check that the boiler fires safely, the flue is clear, and the safety controls are functioning.

Many Walderslade homes have been extended or modified over the years, and some of these alterations involved gas work. If an extension includes a relocated gas meter, an extended gas pipe run, or a repositioned boiler, these alterations should have been carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer and notified properly. Our inspection covers all accessible gas installations, including any that have been added or modified since the property was built.

Walderslade's estate-built character means that properties along the same street often have similar layouts and similar gas installations. This allows our engineers to work efficiently when inspecting multiple properties in the area on the same day, which benefits landlords with more than one rental in Walderslade.