LANDLORD CERFIFIACTES
ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATE
All electrical installations deteriorate with time and should be inspected and tested every 3 to 5 years for continued service. Such safety checks are commonly known as ‘electrical certificates’ or ‘domestic electrical installation condition report’.
On the 1st June 2020, the UK Government released guidance on the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.
There are three sets of guidance with separate versions released for landlords, tenants, and local authorities in England.
PRIVATE LANDLORDS MUST ENSURE
- Electrical safety standards are met when the property is occupied during a tenancy.
- Every fixed electrical installation at the property is inspected and tested at least every five years by a qualified person.
- The first electrical inspection and testing are carried out before new tenancies commence on or after 1 July 2020 and by 1 April 2021 for existing tenancies.
GAS CERTIFICATE
As a landlord, you are responsible for the gas safety of your tenants. You must ensure that all gas appliances are working correctly and safely.
Therefore, every rental property that has any sort of gas appliance, whether it be a gas boiler, hob, oven or fire, requires a Gas Safety Certificate. These certificates can only be issued by a technician registered with the Gas Safe Register. All our engineers are registered with the Gas Safe Register.
How do you get a landlord gas safety certificate?
CONTRACTORS4U can help you make sure that your leased properties comply with all gas safety regulations. Our engineers will provide you with a gas safety certificate upon the completion of a series of tests. A gas safety check generally involves:
- Visually inspecting all gas appliances, pipework, and flues to identify any problems or potential problems
- Checking to make sure that all necessary ventilation is provided
- Testing flue flow to make sure combustible materials are removed
- Checking that all flame failure devices are operating correctly
- Checking for evidence of unsafe operation
EPC CERTIFICATE
What is an EPC Certificate?
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) record how energy efficient a property is, assigning ratings from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). These certificates are required whenever a property is built, sold, or rented out, and they are valid for 10 years. An Cheap EPC must be presented to prospective buyers before a property is sold. Failure to do so could result in a fine of between £500 and £5,000 based on the rateable value of your building.
CONTRACTORS4U can help carry out energy efficiency surveys and issue EPC certificates for both residential and commercial properties. Typically a survey involves checking things such as loft insulation, windows, radiators, and boilers. The data we obtain from testing these items allows us to calculate the carbon emissions and energy efficiency of your property. Our accredited assessors are friendly and will guide you through the survey and its results, explaining any terms that you are not familiar with.