Landlord Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) — Bournemouth, Poole & Dorset £59.99 plus VAT
As a landlord, you are legally required to hold a valid Gas Safety Certificate for every rental property with gas appliances — renewed every 12 months without exception. Dorset Plumbing’s Gas Safe registered engineers carry out fast, thorough inspections across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, and the wider Dorset area, with your CP12 certificate issued on the day of inspection.
✅ Covers up to 2 appliances
✅ Gas Safe registered — no. 943146
✅ CP12 certificate issued same day
✅ Add a boiler service for just £15 + VAT
What Is a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate (CP12)?
A landlord gas safety certificate — formally known as a CP12 — is the legal document confirming that all gas appliances, pipework, and flues in your rental property have been inspected by a Gas Safe registered engineer and declared safe for use. The certificate records the results of each check, identifies any defects found, and confirms whether each appliance has passed or failed.
Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, landlords must have this inspection carried out every 12 months and provide a copy of the certificate to tenants within 28 days of the check — or to new tenants before they move in. You must also retain records of all gas safety checks for a minimum of two years.
Failure to comply is a criminal offence. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) can issue fines of up to £6,000 per breach and, in serious cases, pursue criminal prosecution. Don’t leave it to chance — with Dorset Plumbing, getting your certificate is straightforward, affordable, and handled for you from start to finish.
What’s Included in Our Gas Safety Check
Our Gas Safe registered engineer carries out a comprehensive check of all gas systems at the property. Each item is tested, recorded, and noted on your CP12 certificate.
Full safety check of all gas appliances at the property — including the boiler, gas hob, gas fire, and any other gas-fed equipment. Each appliance is individually tested and its result recorded on the certificate.
Inspection of all accessible gas pipework and flue systems for leaks, corrosion, damage, or incorrect installation that could present a safety risk to occupants.
Verification that all rooms containing gas appliances have adequate ventilation to prevent the dangerous build-up of combustion gases — a critical safety check in modern well-insulated properties.
Gas pressure and flow rate are measured and confirmed to be within the safe operating range for each appliance. Incorrect pressure is a common cause of unsafe appliance operation.
Testing of flame failure devices, safety shut-off valves, and overall appliance performance. All results are documented on your certificate, including the make, model, and location of each appliance checked.
Why Landlords Choose Dorset Plumbing
✅ Gas Safe registered — registration no. 943146, verifiable at gassaferegister.co.uk
✅ CP12 certificate issued on the day of the inspection
✅ We contact your tenant and arrange a convenient appointment — you don’t need to be involved
✅ We keep you updated at every stage — no chasing required
✅ Local company, fast response — we know Bournemouth and Poole inside out
✅ Trusted by private landlords, letting agents, and property managers across Dorset
✅ Boiler service available at the same visit for just £15 + VAT extra
CP12 Certificate Pricing — Poole & Bournemouth
£59.99 + VAT
Covers up to 2 appliances
Full gas safety inspection, CP12 certificate emailed same day, all appliances individually tested and recorded, written report of any defects found.
Call to Book — 01202 668822+ £15 + VAT
Worth £59.99 if booked separately
Combining a full boiler service with your gas safety inspection at the same visit is the most cost-effective way to keep your rental property compliant and your boiler in peak condition — saving you over £40 compared to booking separately.
How We Handle It For You
We know landlords are busy — many of our customers don’t live near their rental properties. That’s why we take care of the entire process from start to finish.
Call us on 01202 668822 or book online. Give us the property address and your tenant’s contact details — that’s all we need from you.
We liaise directly with your tenant or letting agent to arrange a date and time that suits everyone. No back-and-forth emails for you — we handle it.
Our Gas Safe registered engineer visits the property, carries out the full inspection, and advises the tenant of any findings on the day. If any remedial work is needed, we’ll let you know immediately.
Your CP12 Gas Safety Certificate is emailed to you on the day of the inspection. Keep it safe — you must provide a copy to your tenant within 28 days, and retain records for at least two years.
HMO Landlords in Bournemouth & Poole — Additional Responsibilities
If you rent out a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) — defined as a property occupied by three or more people from more than one household — you have additional legal duties beyond those of a standard landlord.
HMO landlords must ensure gas safety certificates are in place for the entire property, not just individual units. With multiple tenants, shared appliances, and more complex pipework arrangements, HMO inspections often take longer and require more thorough documentation.
We regularly carry out gas safety inspections on HMOs across Bournemouth and Poole — including large shared houses, converted properties, and purpose-built HMOs. We understand the licensing requirements and can provide the documentation needed for your HMO licence renewal.
Call us on 01202 668822 to discuss your HMO requirements and get a fixed quote.
Letting Agents & Property Managers
We work closely with letting agents and property management companies across Bournemouth, Poole, and Dorset. If you manage multiple properties on behalf of landlords, we can simplify the entire compliance process for you.
We offer a managed compliance service for agents — we track renewal dates across your portfolio, contact tenants directly, carry out inspections, and send certificates straight to you and your landlord clients. No chasing, no missed deadlines.
To discuss setting up an account for your agency, call us on 01202 668822.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms — Your Legal Duty
Since October 2022, under the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022, all landlords in England are legally required to install a working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm in every room that contains a gas appliance — including boilers. This applies to both new and existing tenancies.
Carbon monoxide is an odourless, colourless gas produced by faulty or poorly ventilated gas appliances. It is responsible for around 40 deaths and over 200 hospitalisations in the UK each year. A CO alarm is your tenant’s first line of defence.
While CO alarms are not checked as part of the gas safety inspection itself, our engineers can supply and fit CO alarms at the same visit for a small additional charge — ensuring you meet both your gas safety and alarm obligations in a single appointment.
Failure to provide a working CO alarm can result in a fine of up to £5,000. Ask about CO alarm fitting when you book your inspection.
Your Full Legal Obligations as a Landlord
Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, all landlords must:
►Have all gas appliances and pipework inspected annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer
►Provide a copy of the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate to existing tenants within 28 days of the check
►Give new tenants a copy of the certificate before they move in
►Keep records of all gas safety checks for at least two years
►Ensure all gas appliances, flues, and pipework are maintained in a safe condition year-round
►Install working carbon monoxide alarms in every room with a gas appliance (Regulations 2022)
This applies to all rental properties with a gas supply — including those with no gas appliances, where the pipework itself must still be inspected.
Gas Safety Check Areas — Bournemouth, Poole & Dorset
We carry out landlord gas safety inspections across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, and the surrounding Dorset area. As a local company based in Poole, we offer fast response times and competitive pricing throughout our coverage area — no inflated travel charges.
Bournemouth: Boscombe, Southbourne, Winton, Moordown, Muscliff, Charminster, Kinson, Westbourne, Talbot Woods, Pokesdown, Iford, Hengistbury Head
Poole: Sandbanks, Parkstone, Lilliput, Whitecliff, Canford Heath, Broadstone, Hamworthy, Oakdale, Creekmoor, Branksome
Wider Dorset: Christchurch, Highcliffe, Barton-on-Sea, Ringwood, Ferndown, Wimborne, Verwood, West Moors, Wareham, Blandford Forum, Swanage, Dorchester, Weymouth
Not listed? Call us on 01202 668822 — we likely cover your area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any rental property with gas appliances — boilers, cookers, gas fires — or with a live gas supply, even if there are no appliances. If gas is connected, the pipework must be inspected regardless of whether any appliances are present.
Every 12 months without exception. We can add you to our renewal reminder system so you never miss a deadline — just ask when you book.
No. We liaise directly with your tenant to arrange access. Many of our landlord clients are based outside Dorset and are never present — we handle everything and email you the certificate when done.
Our engineer will advise the tenant on the day and notify you immediately. If an appliance is deemed unsafe it will be isolated, and you’ll receive a written report of the required remedial work. We can usually carry out repairs at the same visit or return promptly to do so.
CO alarms are not part of the formal gas safety inspection, but under the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2022, landlords must have a working CO alarm in every room with a gas appliance. We can supply and fit CO alarms at the same visit — just ask when you book.
Yes — and we strongly recommend it. A full boiler service at the same visit costs just £15 + VAT extra, compared to £59.99 if booked separately. It’s the most cost-effective way to keep your property compliant and your boiler reliable.
Yes. We offer a managed compliance service for letting agents — tracking renewal dates, contacting tenants directly, and sending certificates to you and your landlord clients automatically. Call us to set up an account.
The HSE can issue fines of up to £6,000 per breach. In serious cases — particularly where a tenant’s safety has been put at risk — landlords can face criminal prosecution. It is also a requirement for most landlord insurance policies, so operating without one could invalidate your cover.