Newtownards · Northern Ireland
Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) in Newtownards
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Straight answer
The CP12 is the annual gas safety record UK law requires for rental homes — Newtownards included. A Gas Safe registered engineer inspects every gas appliance and flue, issues the record, and copies go to tenants: within 28 days for current tenants, before occupation for new ones.
Booking
What happens when you enquire
Live booking isn't switched on for Newtownards yet — vetting comes before listing, in that order. Leave your details and you'll get a straight answer by email: whether we can cover the property, when, and for how much. No obligation either way.
The law
Why Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) matters for Newtownards 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; Ards and North Down Borough Council is the local housing authority for Newtownards.
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 Newtownards
Letting in Newtownards: the practical points
For landlords in Newtownards, 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 Ards and North Down 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.
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 inspection
What the engineer actually checks
The engineer starts at the meter, checking the gas tightness of the whole installation, then works through each appliance: the boiler, any gas fire or hob you supply, and the flues that serve them. Operating pressure, combustion performance, ventilation and flame supervision are all tested; the flue check confirms combustion products actually leave the building. Anything unsafe is classified on the spot, and the visit ends with the record itself — every appliance listed, every result written down.
FAQ
Common questions about the Landlord Gas Safety Record (commonly called a CP12)
How long does a gas safety check take?
Typically around 30 to 60 minutes for a property with a boiler and one or two additional gas appliances. More appliances, or access issues, extend the visit.
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.
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 Newtownards book both together because the engineer is already on site, but only the safety check is a legal requirement.
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.
Who can carry out a gas safety check in Newtownards?
Only an engineer on the Gas Safe Register may legally carry out landlord gas safety checks anywhere in the UK, including Newtownards. Always ask to see the engineer's Gas Safe ID card — you can verify it on the official register.
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