Havering · England
Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) in Havering
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Straight answer
Landlords in Havering must have every gas appliance, flue and the associated pipework checked once a year by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The check produces the Landlord Gas Safety Record — the CP12 — which remains valid for 12 months.
Booking
What happens when you enquire
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The law
Why Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) matters for Havering landlords
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 make the annual check a hard legal duty wherever in the UK you let, Havering included. The HSE prosecutes failures — penalties are unlimited fines and potentially imprisonment — and in England an expired record blocks a valid Section 21 notice. If the property is a licensed HMO, expect London Borough of Havering to require the current record as a licence condition too.
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; London Borough of Havering is the local housing authority for Havering.
Pricing
What a CP12 costs
Two identical adverts can hide very different jobs — one boiler versus four appliances, ground-floor flat versus awkward loft access. That's why we show a guidance range rather than a headline teaser price, and confirm the real figure for your property before you commit. Bundling the annual boiler service into the same visit typically works out cheaper than booking it separately.
Paperwork
Copies, retention and the renewal window
The paperwork rules are as enforceable as the check itself. Give existing tenants their copy within 28 days and new tenants theirs before they move in; keep every record for a minimum of two years; and diarise renewal for the two-month window before expiry — done then, the new record runs from the old expiry date rather than resetting the clock early.
Credentials
Who you're letting in
Gas work is one of the few trades where the register isn't optional: an engineer who isn't Gas Safe registered can't legally sign your record, full stop. We check registration and insurance before confirming any booking, and you can verify any engineer yourself on the public Gas Safe Register — ask to see the ID card, and check the back for the work categories it covers.
Renting out in Havering
Letting in Havering: the practical points
Letting in Havering doesn't change the gas safety requirements — the same UK-wide regulations apply from the first tenancy onward. Where geography does matter is licensing and enforcement: London Borough of Havering administers local housing standards and HMO licensing, and a current gas record is standard evidence whenever the council is involved with a rental.
The inspection
What the engineer actually checks
The inspection covers three layers: the supply (a tightness test from the meter), the appliances (combustion, pressure, safety devices, ventilation — tested with each appliance running), and the flues (visual condition plus confirmation that combustion gases discharge safely outside). An appliance the tenant owns isn't yours to certify, but pipework serving it is, and it stays in scope. The signed record closes the visit.
FAQ
Before you book: quick answers
Do tenants' own gas appliances need to be on my record?
Appliances owned by the tenant are not the landlord's responsibility to check, but the pipework serving them is, and any flue serving a tenant appliance that you own must be included. Note the division of responsibility in your tenancy agreement.
Are the gas rules different for an HMO in Havering?
The annual check itself is the same, but HMO licensing (administered by London Borough of Havering) usually requires you to provide the current gas safety record with your licence application and on request. Check your licence conditions for any extra record-keeping duties.
What is a CP12 gas safety certificate?
CP12 is the industry nickname for the Landlord Gas Safety Record — the document a Gas Safe registered engineer issues after checking each gas appliance, flue and pipework in a rental property. Landlords letting property in Havering must have this check done every 12 months.
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.
How often does a landlord need a gas safety check?
Every 12 months. You can arrange the renewal check any time in the two months before the current record expires and keep the original expiry date — the MOT-style rule — so booking early never shortens your certificate.
Is a gas safety check the same as a boiler service?
No. The safety check confirms appliances are safe to use; a service is a maintenance clean and inspection of the boiler itself. Many landlords in Havering book both together because the engineer is already on site, but only the safety check is a legal requirement.
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