Gas safety certificate · Sheffield

Gas safety certificates in Sheffield. Every year, for every let home.

A gas safety check is a Gas Safe registered engineer testing every gas appliance, flue and pipe in the home. Landlords need one every year. Anyone buying a home with gas heating should know it is safe.

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  • £217,603average home in Sheffield, UK HPI
  • 5.7%of homes here have damp
  • 28 daysto give tenants a copy
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The short answer

Gas Safety Certificates in Sheffield, in 30 seconds

What it is
A Gas Safe registered engineer checks every gas appliance, flue and the pipework for leaks and safe working.
Who needs one
Landlords, every year, with a copy to tenants. Homeowners, as good practice and when buying.
The certificate
A record of each appliance, its checks and anything unsafe. Landlords keep it for two years.
In Sheffield
We cover every postcode district in Sheffield.

Local homes

How Sheffield’s homes compare with England

The red bar is Sheffield. The tick is the England average.

  • Damp5.7%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard10.1%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard16.7%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

Gas Safety Certificates in Sheffield: your questions

What is a CP12?

The common name for a landlord gas safety record, issued after a Gas Safe registered engineer’s annual check.

How often do landlords need one?

Every 12 months, for every gas appliance and flue they provide. Tenants must get a copy within 28 days.

Do homeowners need one?

It is not a legal requirement for owner-occupiers, but a yearly check is sensible, and buyers should ask for the last one.

What happens if something fails?

The engineer can disconnect an unsafe appliance and will tell you what needs fixing.

How old are homes in Sheffield?

There isn’t a local estimate for Sheffield. Tell the surveyor the home’s age when you book.

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