Gas Safety Certificate — Southwark
Gas Safety Certificate in Southwark
Gas Safe registered engineers providing CP12 Gas Safety Certificates across Southwark — Peckham, Bermondsey, Borough, Elephant and Castle. From £55. Legal requirement for all London landlords, same-week appointments available.
Legal requirement in Southwark
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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Common questions
Gas Safety Certificate Southwark: frequently asked
How much does a Gas Safety Certificate cost in Southwark?
A Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) in Southwark 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 Peckham, Bermondsey, Borough, Elephant and Castle.
How quickly can you issue a Gas Safety Certificate in Southwark?
We offer same-week Gas Safety Certificate appointments across all Southwark areas. The inspection takes 30-60 minutes and the CP12 is issued the same day. We cover Peckham, Bermondsey, Borough, Elephant and Castle and all surrounding areas.
What happens if a gas appliance fails the Gas Safety inspection in Southwark?
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 Southwark?
Yes — we provide Gas Safety Certificates for all property types in Southwark including standard lets, HMOs, and commercial premises. For HMOs with multiple appliances, we quote based on the number of appliances to be inspected.