Gas Safety Certificates in Wigmore

Gas Safety Certificate Requirements

Whether you are a landlord or a homeowner, the gas safety inspection involves the same thorough checks. The difference is that landlords have a legal obligation to have the inspection carried out annually and must provide the certificate to their tenants.

For landlords, the requirements under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 are:

• Annual inspection by a Gas Safe registered engineer of all gas appliances, flues, and pipework
• CP12 certificate provided to existing tenants within 28 days and to new tenants before they move in
• Records kept for a minimum of two years
• Non-compliance consequences include fines, prosecution, and personal liability if a gas incident occurs

For homeowners, there is no legal requirement, but an annual gas safety check is the single most effective step you can take to protect your household from carbon monoxide poisoning and gas-related accidents.

Our inspection includes:

• Testing the operation and safety of every gas appliance in the property
• Checking flue integrity and safe discharge of combustion gases
• Assessing ventilation in rooms containing gas appliances
• Inspecting accessible gas pipework for leaks, corrosion, or damage
• Verifying that safety devices and controls function correctly
• Issuing the CP12 certificate on completion

How the Inspection Works

Step 1: Arrange Call 01634 979 595 to book. We offer appointments at times convenient for Wigmore residents, including early morning and late afternoon slots.

Step 2: Inspect Our engineer systematically checks every gas appliance. A property with a single boiler takes approximately 30 minutes.

Step 3: Certify If everything passes, the CP12 is completed and provided immediately.

Step 4: Report and Resolve If any issues are found, we explain them clearly and classify them according to Gas Safe standards. We can usually carry out repairs to allow the certificate to be issued without significant delay.

Gas Safety for Wigmore Properties

Wigmore's housing stock is predominantly from the 1960s to 1990s, and the gas installations in these properties reflect the standards and practices of their era.

Most Wigmore homes have a gas boiler as the primary gas appliance, providing both central heating and hot water. Boilers in this area have generally been replaced at least once, but the age and condition of the current installation varies. During the gas safety inspection, we check that the boiler fires correctly, that combustion is complete and clean, that the flue gases are venting safely, and that all safety controls respond properly. This is not a full boiler service, but it does verify that the appliance is safe to use.

Some of the older Wigmore properties also have gas fires in living rooms or dining rooms. These fires may be original fittings from the 1960s or 1970s, or replacements installed during later renovations. Regardless of age, any gas fire connected to the supply must be inspected. Older fires with open or decorative flues are particularly important to check, as the chimney and flue liner can deteriorate over time and allow combustion gases to leak into the room.

Wigmore's detached and semi-detached homes tend to have boiler flues that exit through the external wall. These flue terminals must have adequate clearance from windows, doors, air vents, and boundaries. Over time, building work, fence installation, or planting can encroach on the required clearances. Our inspection checks that the flue terminal position still meets the requirements set out in the relevant regulations.