Landlord Gas Safety Certificates in Stockport, Stockport

If you are renting out a property in the UK, the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 aren't just a suggestion—they are the law. As a landlord, you have a 'Duty of Care' to ensure all gas appliances, fittings, and flues provided for your tenants are safe. This means an annual inspection is mandatory. Failing to provide a valid Landlord Gas Safety Certificate can lead to some pretty serious consequences, including heavy fines or even issues with your insurance should something go wrong.

Why risk the headache? We've helped countless landlords across Stockport, Cheadle, and Hazel Grove stay compliant year after year. We keep track of the technical bits so you don't have to. Once we have completed the inspection, we provide a digital CP12 certificate in PDF format. It’s easy to store, easy to email to your tenants, and you won't have to worry about losing a physical copy in a drawer somewhere. If we spot something that isn't quite right, we will explain the problem clearly and give you a fair quote to fix it, often right there and then.

You might wonder what we are actually looking at when we arrive at your Stockport rental. A proper Gas Safety Inspection is much more than a visual check. Our engineers carry out a series of technical tests to ensure the entire gas system is sound.

• Tightness Test: We check the whole gas system for leaks. Even a tiny, pin-sized leak in the pipework can be dangerous over time.
• Burner Pressure and Gas Rate: We make sure your boiler, hob, or gas fire is burning fuel at the correct level. If it's too high or too low, it's not just inefficient—it could be unsafe.
• Flue Flow Test: We check that the 'chimney' or flue is actually pulling those dangerous combustion gases out of the house.
• Spillage Test: This ensures that no carbon monoxide or other nasty fumes are leaking back into the living areas.
• Safety Device Check: We test all the internal safety cut-offs to make sure they'd actually work in an emergency.

We cover every gas appliance you provide as part of the tenancy. If the tenant has brought their own gas cooker, we still check the pipework leading to it to ensure your side of the system is safe.

Nobody likes a surprise bill, especially when you're trying to balance the books on a rental property. That is why we are upfront about our costs for Gas Safety Checks. We provide clear pricing for a standard inspection and can offer discounted rates if you have multiple properties in the Stockport area that need checking at the same time.

Imagine you have a new tenant moving in next week and you've just realised the old certificate is about to expire. We know that timing is everything in the rental market. We pride ourselves on a fast turnaround, often getting out to properties within a few days of your call. We're also fully insured with £10 million in public liability cover, which is something many of our commercial clients and letting agents specifically look for. It is just another way we provide that extra layer of security for our customers.

We get asked a lot of questions by landlords in Stockport, so here are a few of the most common ones we hear while we're out on the job:

How long does the inspection take?
Usually, we can wrap everything up in about 45 to 60 minutes, depending on how many appliances you have. We try to be as quick as possible without ever rushing the safety checks.

Do I need a certificate if I only have a gas hob?
Yes. If there is any gas appliance or even just a gas supply to the property, you need a CP12. Even if the heating is electric, that gas hob still needs its annual safety check.

Can you liaise directly with my tenants?
Absolutely. We know it can be a faff trying to coordinate three different schedules. If you give us your tenant's contact details, we can arrange the booking directly with them and just send you the invoice and the certificate once we're done.

What if the property fails the inspection?
If an appliance is unsafe, we are legally required to 'cap it off' so it can't be used. However, we won't leave you in the lurch. We'll explain exactly why it failed and what the most cost-effective fix is to get your property back to a let-able standard.

Need to book your annual check? Give the team at Redorr Heating & Cooling Services Ltd a call on 01925 597837 and we will get you sorted.