Landlord Gas Safety Certificates in Formby, Sefton

Is your rental property actually legal? Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, you have a strict 'Duty of Care' to ensure all gas appliances, fittings, and flues provided for tenants are safe. Failing to produce a valid Landlord Gas Safety Certificate can lead to some pretty serious consequences, including heavy fines or even issues with your landlord insurance if you ever need to make a claim.

You can't just have anyone look at your boiler, though. It is a legal requirement that these inspections are carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Our registration number is 967977, which means we are fully qualified and audited to work safely with gas. When we visit your property in Formby or Sefton, we're not just looking for obvious problems; we're performing technical tests to ensure there are no silent killers like carbon monoxide present. It’s about total peace of mind for you and your tenants.

Ever wondered what actually happens when we turn up for a CP12 check? It is quite a detailed process. We start by looking at the big things, like your boiler and gas fire, but we also check the smaller bits that often get overlooked. Here is a quick breakdown of what our engineers will be doing:

• Tightness Test: We check the entire gas system for leaks to ensure no gas is escaping anywhere in the property.
• Burner Pressure and Gas Rate: We make sure your appliances are burning gas at the correct, safe level specified by the manufacturer.
• Flue Flow Test: We check that smoke and dangerous combustion fumes are exiting the property through the chimney or flue correctly.
• Spillage Test: This ensures that no nasty combustion products are leaking back into the rooms where your tenants live.
• Standing and Working Pressure: We measure the gas flow to ensure the system can handle the demand safely.

Once we’ve finished, we’ll talk you through anything we’ve found. If everything is safe, you’ll get your digital certificate sent straight to your inbox as a PDF—perfect for forwarding to your letting agent or tenant immediately.

We know that coordinating with tenants can sometimes be a bit of a headache. That’s why we aim to be as flexible as possible, offering prompt appointments across Formby, St Helens, and the wider Sefton region. We treat every property with respect, arriving on time and leaving things exactly as we found them. Because we're based locally, we can often jump on requests quickly, which is a lifesaver if you have a new tenancy starting in a few days.

To make things even easier for you, why not bundle your annual boiler service with your gas safety check? It usually works out cheaper than booking them separately and ensures your boiler is running efficiently, potentially saving your tenants money on their energy bills. Plus, it reduces the risk of emergency call-outs during the winter months. We also carry £10 million in public liability insurance, so you know that you, your tenants, and your property are in safe hands with us.

We get asked a lot of questions by landlords in the village, so we’ve put together a few quick answers to the most common ones we hear:

How long does the inspection take?
Usually, we’re in and out within 45 to 60 minutes, depending on how many gas appliances you have. If you have a boiler, a gas hob, and a fireplace, it might take a little longer to be thorough.

How often do I need a new certificate?
You are legally required to have a gas safety check every 12 months. We keep records of our visits, so we can even give you a friendly nudge when your next one is due.

What happens if an appliance fails?
If something isn't safe, we won't just leave you in the lurch. We'll explain exactly what the issue is and provide a clear, honest quote for the repair. Our goal is to get the property compliant as quickly as possible so your tenants aren't left without heating or hot water.

Do I need a certificate for an electric-only property?
No, if there is no gas supply to the property, you don't need a CP12. However, you would still need an EICR (electrical report), which is a different requirement entirely!

Ready to get your property sorted? Give the team at Redorr Heating & Cooling Services Ltd a call on 01925 597837 today, and let's get your gas safety check booked in.