Gas Safety Certificate — Lewisham
Gas Safety Certificate in Lewisham
Gas Safe registered engineers providing CP12 Gas Safety Certificates across Lewisham — Lewisham, Catford, Deptford, Forest Hill. From £55. Legal requirement for all London landlords, same-week appointments available.
Legal requirement in Lewisham
Landlord Gas Safety obligations
Annual inspection
All gas appliances and flues in a rental property must be checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months — no exceptions.
Provide the record
A copy of the Gas Safety Record (CP12) must be given to existing tenants within 28 days of the inspection, and to new tenants before they move in.
Keep records 2 years
Landlords must retain the Gas Safety Record for at least 2 years — or longer if the tenancy continues. Gas Safe can request evidence at any time.
Penalty for non-compliance: up to £6,000 fine and/or 6 months imprisonment. Landlords with expired Gas Safety Certificates cannot legally rent the property.
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Gas Safety Certificate Lewisham: frequently asked
How much does a Gas Safety Certificate cost in Lewisham?
A Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) in Lewisham from Prestige Engineers starts from £55 for a property with one gas appliance (typically a combi boiler). Additional appliances (gas cooker, gas fire) are charged per appliance. We cover Lewisham, Catford, Deptford, Forest Hill.
How quickly can you issue a Gas Safety Certificate in Lewisham?
We offer same-week Gas Safety Certificate appointments across all Lewisham areas. The inspection takes 30-60 minutes and the CP12 is issued the same day. We cover Lewisham, Catford, Deptford, Forest Hill and all surrounding areas.
What happens if a gas appliance fails the Gas Safety inspection in Lewisham?
If an appliance is found to be Immediately Dangerous (ID), the engineer will advise disconnecting it and it cannot be used until repaired. An At Risk (AR) fault means the appliance is unsafe under certain conditions — you will be advised in writing. The CP12 cannot be issued until dangerous faults are remedied.
Do you provide Gas Safety Certificates for HMOs in Lewisham?
Yes — we provide Gas Safety Certificates for all property types in Lewisham including standard lets, HMOs, and commercial premises. For HMOs with multiple appliances, we quote based on the number of appliances to be inspected.