Solihull · England
Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) in Solihull
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Straight answer
If you let a property with gas appliances in Solihull, 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
How it works
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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.
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 Solihull
Letting in Solihull: the practical points
Letting in Solihull 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: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council 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 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.
The law
Why Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) matters for Solihull 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; Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is the local housing authority for Solihull.
FAQ
Common questions about the Landlord Gas Safety Record (commonly called a CP12)
My Solihull property has no gas supply — do I still need a CP12?
No. If the property has no gas supply or gas appliances, the gas safety regulations do not apply. If the supply is merely capped but a live meter remains, taking professional advice is sensible before assuming you are exempt.
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 Solihull book both together because the engineer is already on site, but only the safety check is a legal requirement.
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.
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.
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