Rented homes, holiday accommodation, caravans and lodges
Landlord LPG Gas Safety Certificate
Book the annual LPG gas safety check and Landlord Gas Safety Record for accommodation you rent to tenants or guests. Send the property use, complete appliance list and postcode first so the relevant LPG competence and paperwork route can be checked.
The customer term and the legal record
An LPG certificate for a rented property is normally a Landlord Gas Safety Record
"Landlord LPG certificate" and "LPG CP12" are common search terms. The formal outcome of the annual landlord check is a Landlord Gas Safety Record showing the appliances and flues checked, the engineer, the date, the property and landlord details, and any safety defect or remedial action.
For LPG work, Gas Safe registration must be paired with competence for the relevant LPG appliance and accommodation type. A general domestic gas category does not cover every caravan, leisure or LPG installation.
Rental use determines the compliance route
Who should arrange a landlord LPG gas safety check?
HSE guidance covers a broad range of accommodation occupied under a lease or licence. The description below helps qualify the enquiry; the actual duty depends on the ownership, occupancy and contractual arrangements.
Private rented homes
Houses, flats, rural homes and other residential accommodation with LPG appliances or flues owned and provided by the landlord.
Holiday accommodation
Rented cottages, chalets, caravans, lodges, park homes and other short-stay accommodation where LPG appliances serve guests.
Hotels, B&Bs and hostels
Guest accommodation can carry annual gas-check duties even where an appliance serving it is located elsewhere on the premises.
Staff and licensed accommodation
Employer-provided rooms, lodgers and other occupation under a licence can fall within landlord gas-safety duties.
Letting and managing agents
Agents can coordinate the visit when the management agreement clearly allocates maintenance, checks and recordkeeping responsibilities.
Owner-only use
A solely owner-occupied unit is not automatically an annual landlord-check case. Safe servicing, maintenance or another LPG inspection may still be appropriate.
Annual check, maintenance and installation responsibilities
What may be covered during the landlord LPG visit
The annual safety check covers the landlord-provided appliances and flues within scope. Maintenance obligations and installation pipework responsibilities continue alongside the record; a safety check should not be treated as a complete service or as a guarantee about inaccessible parts.
Plan for the record as well as the visit
Annual timing, tenant copies and short holiday stays
Current HSE guidance sets out who must receive the record and when. Keep the landlord or agent details accurate and tell the engineer about a new tenancy, guest changeover or access problem before attendance.
Each landlord-provided gas appliance and flue must have an annual gas safety check. Eligible checks may be arranged within the permitted renewal window while retaining the existing deadline date.
Existing tenants must receive a copy within 28 days of the completed check. A new tenant must receive the current record before moving in.
For occupancies under 28 days, HSE says a legible copy should be displayed prominently in the accommodation checked, such as a mobile home.
Read the official landlord guidance
HSE explains the annual check, which appliances and flues are covered, who can perform it and the landlord's separate maintenance responsibilities.
Record and tenant-copy guidance
HSE lists the minimum record contents, electronic-record conditions, tenant-copy timings and the display route for short holiday accommodation.
This page is booking guidance, not legal advice. If the occupancy or contractual arrangement is unusual, confirm the dutyholder and legal position rather than relying on the word "certificate".
Price follows the complete appliance list
Landlord LPG gas safety record cost guide
These starting figures help qualify an enquiry. The final quote depends on the property type, relevant LPG categories, appliance count, access, travel and paperwork details.
| Typical landlord LPG enquiry | Guide price | Main quote factors |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder and accessible pipework checks | From £130 | Supply arrangement, access, postcode and agreed scope |
| One LPG appliance, pipework and appropriate record | From £155 | Appliance, property type, rental use and paperwork |
| Each additional LPG appliance | From £45 | Appliance type and additional site time |
| Multiple properties, caravans or same-site units | Quoted from details | Unit count, appliance schedules, access and route planning |
Guide prices are subject to VAT, travel and final job details. Parts, repairs and return visits are quoted separately. See the LPG certificate cost guide.
Postcode, property and competence checked first
Landlord LPG coverage across London, Essex, Kent and by request
Regular service area
Regular landlord LPG work focuses on London, Essex and Kent.
Considered when the right trade is available
Enquiries in Hertfordshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Sussex can be considered. Other UK areas are considered by request.
- Full postcode and access route required
- Property and rental use checked
- Every LPG appliance declared
- Engineer competence and availability confirmed before attendance
Avoid an incomplete or misrouted visit
Four steps to book a landlord LPG gas safety check
The fastest route is a complete enquiry that identifies the duty, appliances, access and deadline before an engineer is allocated.
Check current feedback before sending the property and renewal details
Read Upkeepone's live Google results before requesting a landlord LPG gas safety check. The feedback remains in its original context rather than being copied into selected website quotations.
Proof before commitment
Check the engineer, scope and record route
HSE states that the safety check must be completed by a Gas Safe registered engineer and advises checking competence for the specific gas work. For LPG accommodation, the categories must match the fuel, appliance and property setting.
Relevant LPG competence
The attending engineer's Gas Safe categories must cover the LPG work and the relevant appliance and accommodation type.
Complete declared scope
The property, every landlord-provided appliance, access and required record are confirmed before attendance.
Clear safety outcome
The record reflects the completed checks and findings. Unsafe equipment is not represented as passing.
Continue with the closest service
Related LPG and landlord certificate routes
Use the static-caravan route for the unit details, the main LPG hub when the certificate name is unclear, or the wider landlord pages for non-LPG property requirements.
Questions before booking
Landlord LPG gas safety certificate FAQs
Do landlords need an LPG gas safety certificate every year?
Landlords must arrange an annual gas safety check for gas appliances and flues they own and provide for tenants. Where those appliances use LPG, the work must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer who is competent for the relevant LPG appliance and property type. The resulting document is properly called a Landlord Gas Safety Record, although customers often search for an LPG certificate or CP12.
Does the landlord duty apply to LPG holiday lets and rented caravans?
HSE guidance includes rented holiday accommodation such as chalets, cottages, flats, caravans and inland-waterway boats within the types of accommodation that can carry landlord gas-safety duties. The legal route depends on the occupancy arrangement, so send the property type, rental use and every LPG appliance before booking.
Is an LPG safety check legally required for a caravan or lodge used only by its owner?
An owner-only unit is not automatically subject to the annual landlord gas-safety check duty simply because it contains LPG appliances. Safe installation, servicing and maintenance still matter. Tell us whether the unit is rented, lent, staff accommodation or solely owner-occupied so the correct inspection and paperwork can be scoped.
Which LPG appliances must be included in a landlord gas safety check?
The annual check covers permanent and portable gas appliances and flues that the landlord owns and provides for tenants. Landlords also retain responsibilities for installation pipework. A tenant-owned appliance is treated differently, although the associated installation and relevant flue responsibilities still need careful consideration.
When must tenants receive the Landlord Gas Safety Record?
HSE states that existing tenants must receive a copy within 28 days after the check is completed and new tenants must receive the current record before moving in. For holiday accommodation occupied for less than 28 days, HSE says a legible copy should be displayed prominently in the premises checked.
Can a letting agent arrange the landlord LPG inspection?
Yes. A landlord, letting agent or property manager can make the enquiry and coordinate access. The management agreement should make legal responsibilities clear; appointing an agent does not make the gas-safety duties disappear. Send the landlord or agent details needed for the record and the tenant or key-holder arrangements.
What happens if the LPG installation has a safety defect?
The safety-check record should show the checks and any safety-related defect or remedial action. Unsafe equipment must not be used until the problem is made safe or corrected. Repairs, parts and any return visit are separate from the initial inspection unless they are specifically included in the quote.
How much does a landlord LPG gas safety record cost?
Current guide prices start from £155 for one LPG appliance, accessible pipework and the appropriate record, with additional LPG appliances from £45 each. Cylinder and pipework-only checks start from £130. Property type, appliance categories, access, travel, VAT and remedial work can change the final quote.
What information should I send for a landlord LPG quote?
Send the full address and postcode, property or unit type, tenancy or holiday-use arrangement, every LPG appliance, the cylinder or bulk supply details, access contact, photos where helpful and the existing record or renewal deadline. Include the landlord or agent name and address required for the paperwork.
Which areas do you cover for landlord LPG checks?
Regular work covers London, Essex and Kent. Hertfordshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Sussex can be considered when the right LPG trade is available. Other UK areas are considered by request after the postcode, property type, appliance list, access and engineer competence are checked.
Send the property, appliances and deadline
Request a landlord LPG gas safety check
Provide the full address, accommodation and rental use, every LPG appliance, supply arrangement, access contact and the current record or renewal date.
An enquiry does not confirm attendance. The postcode, landlord or holiday-use route, LPG categories, access and current engineer availability are checked first.
