Are you looking for an easier way to arrange safety checks and certificates?

If you’re a landlord with a busy schedule, taking the time to organise your annual CP12 certificate, PAT testing and EPC (energy performance certificate) can be a pain, and as you’re probably aware, the costs, paperwork and phonecalls all begin to pile up.

But what if there was an easier way? Below, I’m going to tell you one possible solution that could mean less hassle for everyone involved.

Why is there so much to do?

Landlords in Scotland now need to provide an annual CP12 certificate for gas, PAT testing for electrics, and an EPC to be displayed in their property (which is actually valid for 10 years).

But having to call up a Gas Safe registered engineer, a qualified electrician AND an accredited domestic energy assessor (and remembering to do all of this at the different times they are due) can be tricky – especially if you have multiple properties on the go.

Of course, you’ll want to ensure your tenants are safe and that everything is legally above board, so what can you do to help ease the pain?

One company to take care of everything

That’s right – what if just one gas servicing company could arrange to do all of this at once, and also remind you whenever these checks are due? The good news is, it’s absolutely possible.

Finding a reliable heating or gas company that can offer all of this as one simple package will not only take away the stress, it can also reduce the amount of paperwork, costs and time involved.

Usually, your annual gas safety check and PAT testing can be carried out in just one inspection, and your EPC taken care of every 10 years – whenever it’s next due.

Just follow our advice for choosing the right maintenance contract, and always ask if a company will also be able to provide all of the above.

From a heating engineer’s perspective

For many years, we have fitted and serviced gas boilers. As regulations have changed – in regards to carbon monoxide detectors and landlord’s safety certificates (CP12s) – so have we. We also noted many landlords asking if we can do CP12s, PAT testing, and EPCs, so as demand grew, we began to offer this package – and still do.

Remember, it’s important to keep up with your legal obligations as a landlord. Tenants have all the information at their fingertips these days and know what’s required. It’s not worth skipping checks and putting their safety at risk – there are also lawyers looking to make money off the mistakes and slip-ups of landlords.

Conclusion

If you’ve been going to separate companies to ensure your CP12, PAT testing and EPC are provided for your rented property, you might welcome the news that all of this can be taken care of by one reliable heating company – just call them up first and check that they will cover all of the above in one simple package.

This will not only cut down on time, but also the costs and paperwork involved, too – not to mention the hassle involved for your tenants. Everyone’s a winner!