Landlord Gas Safety Record (CP12) or a Full Service
A landlord gas safety record confirms the legal minimum safety checks on gas appliances at a rental property; a full service goes further into the boiler's internal condition and performance..
A landlord gas safety record confirms the legal minimum safety checks on gas appliances at a rental property; a full service goes further into the boiler's internal condition and performance.
The case for a CP12 alone
Where the annual legal requirement is the immediate priority and the appliance is known to be in good working order, a CP12 satisfies the landlord's statutory obligation on its own.
The case for combining it with a full service
Where the boiler's servicing history is unclear, or it hasn't had internal attention in a while, doing both together protects the appliance as well as ticking the legal box.
Which wins when
The CP12 is a legal minimum, not optional, for any rented property with gas appliances. Whether to add a full service on top depends on the boiler's age and known history.
What a CP12 checks versus a full service
- CP12: safe operation, ventilation, flue and appliance checks required by law
- Full service adds: internal cleaning, combustion analysis and component wear checks
- Both should be recorded and kept for tenants and future reference
Who does the work
- Gas Safe registered engineers — registration 554328
- Worcester Bosch accredited installer
- John The Plumb Ltd, company registration 10026483
Book your landlord gas safety check
Tell us your property details and when your last CP12 was and we'll get it booked, with or without a full service alongside.
Questions we get asked
Is a CP12 a legal requirement?
Yes, landlords are legally required to have gas appliances checked annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer and to provide tenants with the record.
Can the CP12 and a service be done on the same visit?
Yes, and it's often more efficient to combine them if the boiler is due both.
What happens if a CP12 finds a fault?
Any appliance found unsafe must be made safe or disconnected — this takes priority over completing the paperwork on schedule.