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Landlord & Gas Safety Services

Gas Safety Certificates (CP12)

Ensuring the safety of your tenants is a legal obligation. We provide comprehensive Landlord Gas Safety Certificates (CP12) and homeowner safety inspections across Dover, Whitfield, Folkestone, and East Kent. With over 25 years of experience, our Gas Safe Registered engineers offer the expertise you need to stay compliant and keep your property’s gas appliances running safely.

As a landlord, you are legally required to have all gas appliances in your rental property checked every 12 months. We provide a hassle-free service to ensure your property meets the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, by working with private landlords and letting agents to manage annual gas inspections.

Once completed, we provide a digital or physical CP12 certificate, documenting that your boiler, hob, and gas fires are safe for continued use. Our Gas Safety Coverage Includes:

  • Boiler Safety Checks: Verifying flue integrity and gas operating pressures.
  • Gas Cooker & Hob Inspections: Checking for leaks and correct flame failure device operation.
  • Gas Fire Testing: Ensuring ventilation and chimneys are drawing correctly.
  • Pipework Tightness Test: Confirming there are no hidden gas leaks in the property.
  • Carbon Monoxide Alarm Fitting: Installing and testing audible CO alarms to meet current legislation.

Gas Appliance Installations

Hobs, Cookers & Ovens

Planning a new kitchen? Installing a gas appliance is not a DIY job. We provide professional gas cooker and hob installations in Dover, ensuring that every connection is sound, and the appliance is correctly calibrated for your home’s gas supply. From disconnecting old gas fires to installing the latest energy-efficient hobs, we handle all pipework modifications with total precision.

  • Why Partner With Us?
  • Key Collection Service: We can collect and return keys from your office, minimizing the administrative burden on your staff.
  • Direct Tenant Liaison: We are happy to coordinate directly with tenants to arrange access for annual gas safety inspections and repairs.
  • Automated Compliance Tracking: We maintain a database of all properties we service, providing you with 30-day reminders before a CP12 certificate expires.
  • Priority Emergency Repair: We prioritize properties under our management for emergency boiler repairs and plumbing leaks to protect your landlords’ assets.
  • Detailed Electronic Reporting: Receive your safety certificates and repair invoices via email, the same day.
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Gas Safety Partners for Letting Agents & Property Managers

Reliable on site eyes and ears

Managing a large property portfolio requires contractors who are punctual, professional, and proactive. DP Maxwell Pumbing & Heating specializes in providing a streamlined maintenance and compliance service for letting agents and multi-property landlords across East Kent.

We understand that for an agent, “no news is good news.” We act as your reliable eyes and ears on-site, ensuring that your tenants are safe and your landlords remain fully compliant with the latest Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.

Homeowner Safety Inspections & Gas Leak Detection

Even if you don’t rent out your property, a homeowner gas safety check offers invaluable peace of mind. Gas leaks and faulty flues are “silent killers.” Our engineers use precision equipment for gas leak detection and pressure testing to ensure your home is free from risk.

If you have recently moved into a new home in the CT postcode area, we recommend a full gas appliance safety audit to verify that previous installations were carried out to current UK standards.

Why Choose Us for Gas Safety?

25 years of experience
  • Gas Safe Registered (Essential): We are legally authorized to work on all domestic gas systems.
  • Automatic Reminders: We can track your expiry dates and notify you when your next annual CP12 is due.
  • Repair Expertise: If an appliance fails an inspection, we can often provide an immediate boiler repair quote to get the property compliant the same day.
  • Local Reputation: 25+ years of trusted service within the Dover and Whitfield community.

Gas Safety FAQ's

Answers to frequent queries

What is a CP12 certificate?

A CP12 is the official name for the Landlord Gas Safety Record. It is the document provided after a registered engineer has checked the gas appliances in a rental property to confirm they are safe for tenants.

How long does a gas safety check take?

A standard gas safety inspection in Dover typically takes between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on the number of gas appliances (boiler, cooker, fire) present in the property.

What happens if my gas appliance fails the safety test?

If an appliance is deemed “At Risk” or “Immediately Dangerous,” our engineer will explain the fault clearly and, with your permission, disconnect the unit to ensure safety. We then provide a transparent quote for the gas appliance repair or replacement required to issue your certificate.