Landlord gas safety checks in Essex
Book a landlord gas safety check with Horndon Services, a Gas Safe registered business based in Horndon-on-the-Hill. We arrange visits for rented homes across south Essex and Thurrock. Send the property address, number of gas appliances and access arrangements so we can confirm the appointment and total price.
Gas Safe registered
Business registration number 577495. Check our registration.
Landlord gas safety record
Often called a CP12 or landlord gas safety certificate.
Clear visit price
£90 including VAT for checks on up to two gas appliances during standard weekday hours.
How much does a landlord gas safety check cost?
Our landlord gas safety check is £90 including VAT for up to two gas appliances. Each additional gas appliance is £30 including VAT. These prices apply Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm. Out-of-hours visits, including weekends and bank holidays, are quoted separately.
Tell us about every gas appliance you want included, such as a boiler, gas hob or gas fire. We confirm the appliance count, proposed work and price before booking. Repairs, replacement parts and work needed to resolve any defects are separate from the safety-check price and are discussed with you.
Need a boiler service at the same visit?
Our combined boiler service and CP12 package is £120 including VAT during the same standard weekday hours. It includes the annual boiler service and gas safety checks for up to two gas appliances; additional appliances are £30 each including VAT.
A boiler service and a landlord safety check have different purposes. Ask for both when enquiring, and see our boiler servicing page for the maintenance scope and other service options.
What is a CP12 or landlord gas safety record?
The record documents the gas safety checks carried out, the appliances and flues inspected, and the engineer’s findings. It is paperwork for the inspection, rather than a promise that future faults cannot occur. If an issue is identified, the findings and any further action need to be addressed.
HSE explains that landlords must arrange annual checks on the gas appliances and flues they provide for tenants. Safe maintenance and necessary repairs are also part of the landlord’s responsibilities. The detailed duties depend on the accommodation and arrangements: read HSE’s landlord gas-safety guidance.
Information to send when booking
- The full inspection address, including any flat number or letter.
- The landlord or managing agent’s name and contact details for the record.
- The number and type of gas appliances, and their make and model if known.
- The previous gas safety record and renewal date, if available.
- Who will arrange access and any restrictions around the appliances or flue.
- Any known faults, warning notices or recent changes to the installation.
Please agree access with the occupier before the visit. Clear access to the appliances helps the engineer carry out the agreed checks. Tell us about communal equipment or appliances owned by a tenant so we can clarify the appropriate scope; ownership can affect responsibility.
After the inspection
Check that the property and landlord details on the record are correct and keep the inspection paperwork with your property records. HSE says existing tenants should receive a copy within 28 days of the check, and new tenants before moving in. Our office can arrange an emailed copy using the contact details you provide.
If a fault needs attention, we explain the findings and discuss the next steps. Any additional repair is agreed separately. A safety check does not include a boiler strip-down service, electrical certification or every possible property-compliance document.
Landlord gas safety visits across south Essex
Our Horndon-on-the-Hill team covers nearby areas including Stanford-le-Hope, Basildon, Grays, Brentwood, Canvey Island, Hornchurch and Upminster. Send the postcode and access requirements so we can confirm availability for your property. Booking dates are agreed with you.
Landlord gas safety questions
Is a gas safety check the same as a boiler service?
No. The landlord check records gas safety findings for the appliances and flues inspected. A boiler service is maintenance carried out for the boiler model. We offer a combined visit when both are requested.
Can you check more than one gas appliance?
Yes. The standard price covers up to two gas appliances. Each additional gas appliance is £30 including VAT during standard weekday hours. List all appliances when enquiring so we can confirm the total.
What if a tenant owns a gas appliance?
Tell us which appliances belong to the landlord and which belong to the tenant. Responsibilities differ, including for associated pipework and flues. HSE explains what needs checking and who is responsible.
Can you guarantee that the property will pass?
The result depends on the installation and the inspection findings. We record what is found and explain any action needed. Remedial work is discussed separately from the booked safety check.