In the UK property sector, mandatory safety documentation is not just a legal requirement but a fundamental part of landlord and homeowner responsibility. Gas and electrical certificates confirm that a property’s critical systems meet rigorous safety standards, protecting occupants, satisfying insurance requirements, and ensuring full compliance with national and local London borough regulations. We provide professional inspection, testing, and certification services, exclusively conducted by Gas Safe registered engineers and qualified electricians, ensuring you receive accurate, recognised, and compliant documentation across Greater London.

The Critical Role of Certified Compliance

For landlords, developers, and homeowners undertaking major renovations, obtaining the correct certification is a non negotiable legal duty. Without valid gas and electrical certificates, landlords cannot legally rent out a property, and insurance policies may be invalidated. Our service focuses on meticulous inspection protocols designed to identify potential hazards and ensure that properties adhere to the specific requirements of the following key UK standards:

• The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
• The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.
• The British Standard BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations).

Our process not only provides the necessary paper trail but, more importantly, identifies and rectifies potential life safety risks within the property’s infrastructure.

Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)

The Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is the formal document that confirms the electrical safety of a property. For rented homes in London, an EICR is legally mandatory and must be conducted every five years or upon a change of tenancy.

• Comprehensive Testing: Our qualified electricians conduct a thorough inspection of the fixed wiring, fuse board (consumer unit), earthing arrangements, and all socket and lighting circuits. This involves visual inspection and rigorous testing using calibrated equipment.
• Defect Classification: The report classifies any observed defects using specific codes (C1: Danger Present, C2: Potentially Dangerous, C3: Improvement Recommended), clearly indicating necessary remedial actions required for compliance.
• Remedial Work: Should faults be identified (C1 or C2), we provide immediate, transparent quotations for the necessary remedial electrical installation work, ensuring the system is brought up to the safe standard required for certification as quickly as possible.
• Scope: This service covers all domestic and commercial properties, including HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation), which often have more stringent testing and compliance requirements within Greater London.

Landlord’s Gas Safety Record (CP12)

The Landlord’s Gas Safety Record (CP12) is the mandatory document required for all rented properties with gas appliances. This inspection must be conducted annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

• Annual Inspection Mandate: We schedule and conduct annual inspections, ensuring compliance with the law. The CP12 certificate confirms that all installed gas appliances; including boilers, cookers, and fires are safe to use.
• Appliance Check: The service includes rigorous checking of gas appliances for safe operation, correct ventilation, gas pressure checks, and, crucially, flue gas analysis to ensure no dangerous carbon monoxide is being produced.
• Flue and Ventilation Assessment: A critical part of the inspection is verifying that the appliance flue is correctly installed and positioned, and that all required permanent ventilation is functioning correctly to supply adequate air and safely disperse combustion products.
• Certification Issuance: Upon satisfactory inspection, the engineer immediately issues the CP12 certificate, valid for 12 months, providing the landlord with proof of compliance. We also provide clear advice and quotations for any essential remedial plumbing or appliance repair work.

Installation Certificates and Project Completion

Beyond the mandatory recurring reports, we issue new installation certificates for all major works completed by our construction teams:

• Electrical Installation Certificates (EICs): Issued following the installation of a completely new electrical system or a significant rewire/extension of a circuit.
• Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificates (MEIWCs): Issued for smaller additions or alterations, such as the installation of a new socket or light fitting.
• Building Regulations Compliance Certificates: Issued for all new boiler installations and major gas pipework alterations, confirming the work has been notified to the local authority via the Gas Safe register.

By offering this certified service, we ensure that both our construction clients and external clients purchasing certification stand on firm legal and safety ground throughout their property ownership in the London area.