Trowbridge · England
Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) in Trowbridge
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Straight answer
Every rented property in Trowbridge with a gas supply needs an annual landlord gas safety check. Only an engineer on the Gas Safe Register can carry it out, the record lasts 12 months, and renewing in the final two months preserves your existing expiry date.
Booking
From enquiry to certificate
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Renting out in Trowbridge
Letting in Trowbridge: the practical points
Letting in Trowbridge 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: Wiltshire 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
A CP12 visit is systematic rather than long: a tightness test on the supply, then every landlord-owned gas appliance tested in turn. The engineer checks that each burns correctly, that safety cut-offs work, that the room has the ventilation the appliance needs, and that flues carry fumes clear of the property. Results, defects and any action taken go on the record, alongside the engineer's Gas Safe registration number — the detail worth verifying.
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
What the law asks of landlords in Trowbridge
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; Wiltshire Council is the local housing authority for Trowbridge.
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.
FAQ
What Trowbridge landlords ask us
My Trowbridge 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.
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.
How long must I keep gas safety records?
Keep each record for at least two years. Because defects and history can matter in disputes, many landlords keep the full chain of records for the life of the tenancy — digital copies are fine.
Are the gas rules different for an HMO in Trowbridge?
The annual check itself is the same, but HMO licensing (administered by Wiltshire Council) 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.
Who can carry out a gas safety check in Trowbridge?
Only an engineer on the Gas Safe Register may legally carry out landlord gas safety checks anywhere in the UK, including Trowbridge. Always ask to see the engineer's Gas Safe ID card — you can verify it on the official register.
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