Frequently Asked Questions
You will find answers to all of your most common Electrical Services related questions located here.
A Landlord Certificate is a document that proves a property meets legal safety standards required for renting, such as gas, electrical, and fire safety compliance.
Yes, in the UK, landlords are legally required to have various certifications before renting out a property, including Gas Safety, EICR, and EPC.
Common landlord certificates include: Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Fire Safety Compliance Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Legionella Risk Assessment
Gas Safety: Annually EICR: Every 5 years EPC: Every 10 years PAT Testing: Regularly, depending on appliance use
Only qualified and registered professionals can issue certifications, such as Gas Safe engineers or NICEIC-certified electricians.
Yes, it’s a legal requirement for most rental properties in the UK.
Gas Safety (CP12), EICR, EPC, Fire Safety, PAT, and sometimes Legionella Risk Assessment.
Yes, each rental property must have its own valid certificates.
Yes, safety certificates are still required, even for short lets.
Yes, many companies offer full landlord certification packages.
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