Gas Safety Certificates
Landlords across Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, and the surrounding area are legally required to hold a current Gas Safety Certificate — also known as a CP12 — for every rented property with gas appliances. Boiler Fit Direct Kent provides CP12 gas safety inspections carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers, with certificates issued on the day of inspection.
A landlord gas safety check (CP12) in the Tonbridge and wider Kent area typically costs £74–£117 for a single gas appliance (usually the boiler). Checkatrade pricing data for the Tonbridge area confirms this range.
Why Choose Boiler Fit Direct Kent for Gas Safety Certificates?
Only a Gas Safe registered engineer can legally carry out a gas safety inspection and issue a CP12 certificate. Every member of our team is fully registered and certified.
We offer same-week and next-day appointments for landlords across Tonbridge and the surrounding area. We understand that legal compliance deadlines cannot be missed.
The CP12 certificate is issued on the day of the inspection. We send a digital copy immediately by email — easy to forward to tenants or letting agents.
A landlord gas safety check in the Tonbridge and Kent area typically costs £74–£117 for a single appliance. No hidden call-out charges.
Over 50 five-star reviews from landlords, letting agents, and homeowners across our service area.
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Who Needs a Gas Safety Certificate?
Landlords — Legal Requirement
Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, landlords are legally required to arrange an annual gas safety check, provide tenants with a copy within 28 days, retain a copy for two years, and provide new tenants with a copy before they move in. Failure to hold a valid CP12 is a criminal offence carrying unlimited fines and up to six months imprisonment.
Homeowners — Strongly Recommended
Homeowners are not legally required to hold a Gas Safety Certificate, but a gas safety inspection is strongly recommended before selling your property, after gas work has been carried out, for peace of mind in older properties, and before renting out a previously owner-occupied property.
What the Inspection Covers
Our Process
Book Your Inspection
Call 01732 905513 or complete our online booking form. Tell us the number of gas appliances and your preferred date. Same-week availability in most cases.
Inspection Visit
Our Gas Safe registered engineer arrives at the agreed time and carries out the full safety inspection. The visit typically takes 30–60 minutes for a standard property.
Certificate Issued
If all appliances pass, the CP12 certificate is issued on the day. We provide a digital copy by email immediately — easy to send to tenants or your letting agent.
Remedial Work (If Required)
If any appliance fails the check, we explain the issue, provide a fixed-price quote for remedial work, and can often carry out minor repairs on the same visit where parts are available.
What Our Customers Say
50+ five-star reviews from homeowners and landlords across Kent.
"Absolutely professional from start to finish. The engineer arrived on time, explained everything clearly, and left no mess behind. Our new Worcester Bosch is running perfectly. Would recommend without hesitation."
"Called about a boiler fault on a Wednesday and they were with me by Thursday. Diagnosed the problem in under an hour, fixed it the same day, and gave me a fixed price before touching anything. Exactly what you want."
"Booked a Gas Safety Certificate for my rental property — same week appointment, certificate emailed before the engineer left the driveway. Efficient and professional. Will use again next year."
"Used them for CP12 inspections across three properties now. Always on time, always professional, certificates issued same day. Exactly what a busy landlord needs."
"Had the whole central heating system replaced after moving into an older house. Brilliant job — finished on time, no mess, and the Nest thermostat they installed is brilliant. Very pleased."
"Power flush made a huge difference — radiators that were barely warm are now fully heating. Should have done it years ago. Fair price and good communication throughout."
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) cost?
A landlord gas safety check in the Tonbridge and Kent area typically costs £74–£117 for a single appliance (usually the boiler). Additional gas appliances attract a small additional charge each.
How often do landlords need a Gas Safety Certificate?
Every 12 months. This is a legal requirement under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. Failure to hold a valid CP12 is a criminal offence that can result in unlimited fines and up to six months imprisonment.
Do homeowners need a Gas Safety Certificate?
Homeowners are not legally required to hold a Gas Safety Certificate. However, an inspection is strongly recommended if you are selling your property, renting it out, or if gas appliances have not been recently inspected.
Do you need a Gas Safety Certificate to sell a house?
You are not legally required to provide a Gas Safety Certificate when selling. However, buyers, solicitors, and surveyors frequently request evidence of gas appliance maintenance. Having a current certificate can ease the conveyancing process.
What happens if an appliance fails the safety check?
We explain the issue clearly and provide a fixed-price quote for any remedial work. We can often carry out minor repairs on the same visit. We will not issue a CP12 for an appliance that is unsafe — this is a legal requirement for Gas Safe registered engineers.
Can you send the Gas Safety Certificate by email?
Yes. We issue certificates digitally and can send them to you and your tenant (or letting agent) by email immediately after the inspection.
Areas We Cover
Based in Tonbridge, we serve homeowners across mid-Kent with fast response times and genuine local knowledge.
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Book your Gas Safety Certificate inspection today.
Call us on 01732 905513 — Monday to Friday 08:00–18:00, Saturday 09:00–14:00 for emergencies.