Basingstoke · England
Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) in Basingstoke
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Straight answer
If you let a property with gas appliances in Basingstoke, the law requires a gas safety check every 12 months, carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The record it produces — the CP12 — goes to your current tenants within 28 days, and to new tenants before they move in.
Booking
What happens when you enquire
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Pricing
What a CP12 costs
What moves the price is mostly appliance count: a flat with a single combi boiler sits at the bottom of the range, while a house with a boiler, hob and gas fire takes longer and costs more. Adding a boiler service to the same visit is usually cheaper than a separate appointment. The figures above are national guidance — your confirmed price comes before anything is booked.
The law
Why Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) matters for Basingstoke landlords
Legally, three things are required of you: a check of every appliance and flue at intervals of no more than 12 months, carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer; a record of that check retained for at least two years; and copies to tenants — within 28 days for existing tenants, before move-in for new ones. The regulations apply UK-wide, and the HSE treats non-compliance as a criminal matter with unlimited fines available.
Landlords must have every gas appliance and flue they provide checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer at least every 12 months, keep the record for two years, give tenants a copy within 28 days of the check, and give new tenants a copy before they move in.
Equivalent annual duty applies in Northern Ireland; engineers must be Gas Safe registered.
Penalties stated are statutory maximums or court-set; Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is the local housing authority for Basingstoke.
The inspection
What the engineer actually checks
Expect the visit to run appliance by appliance. Tightness testing at the meter comes first, ruling out leaks anywhere in the pipework. Each appliance is then fired up and tested — burner pressure or heat input, safety devices, stability, ventilation to the room — and each flue is checked for pull and termination. Defects are graded by how dangerous they are, and only a Gas Safe registered engineer's signature makes the resulting record valid.
Credentials
Who you're letting in
Anyone can print an invoice; only a Gas Safe registered engineer can issue a valid landlord gas safety record. That registration — and insurance to back the work — is our non-negotiable bar for professionals we book. The Gas Safe Register is publicly searchable, so you never have to take anyone's word for it, including ours.
Letting property in Basingstoke
Letting in Basingstoke: the practical points
For landlords in Basingstoke, the practical points are the universal ones: annual check, Gas Safe engineer, tenant copies on time. Keep the record where you can produce it quickly — for your agent, your insurer, or Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council if the property is licensed or ever inspected. Certificates that can't be found cause almost as much trouble as certificates that were never done.
FAQ
Common questions about the Landlord Gas Safety Record (commonly called a CP12)
What if my tenant refuses access for the gas check?
You must take all reasonable steps: written requests, offering alternative dates, and keeping evidence of each attempt. You may not force entry. A documented paper trail of reasonable attempts is what the HSE expects if access is ultimately refused.
Who can carry out a gas safety check in Basingstoke?
Only an engineer on the Gas Safe Register may legally carry out landlord gas safety checks anywhere in the UK, including Basingstoke. Always ask to see the engineer's Gas Safe ID card — you can verify it on the official register.
Do the same gas rules apply in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Yes — the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 apply UK-wide (Northern Ireland has parallel regulations to the same effect). The annual check, the 28-day tenant copy rule and Gas Safe registration requirements are consistent across all four nations.
Do I have to give tenants a copy of the gas safety record?
Yes. Existing tenants must receive a copy within 28 days of the check, and new tenants must get one before they move in. For rental periods under 28 days, displaying a copy in the property is acceptable.
What does the gas safety record actually include?
It lists each appliance and flue checked, the checks performed, defects found and action taken, the engineer's name, registration number and signature, the property and landlord details, and the date of the check.
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