Any gas appliance in your home can produce carbon monoxide (CO), a highly poisonous gas which occurs when natural gas or liquid petroleum gas (LPG) doesn’t burn as it should. This is the result of a gas appliance being improperly fitted, repaired or maintained, or when vents, flues or chimneys have become blocked. This means that it’s important to ensure your gas appliances and pipework are up to standard and safe.

What is a gas safety inspection?

A gas appliance safety check ensures an appliance:

• Is properly set and adjusted so the gas burns correctly

• Is suitable for the room it’s located in

• Is physically stable, securely fitted and properly connected to the gas pipework

It will also check that:

• There’s an adequate and permanent air supply that’s suitable for the appliance installed

• All safety devices are functioning properly

• Any flues, chimneys and air vents are operating correctly

• The installation is in good condition by visually inspecting the pipework as far as reasonably practicable

• Test the gas pipework to make sure there are no leaks

It is the law that landlords must ensure an annual gas safety inspection is completed.

Cost

A domestic gas safety inspection is £40+VAT. An annual landlord gas safety inspection is £62.50+VAT. There may be an additional travel charge if your property is on an island and we need to get a ferry to reach you.

Please note: we are unable to provide gas safety inspections for boats.