Are you wondering where you can get a gas safety check and CP12 in Edinburgh?
As a landlord, you’ll know already how important it is to arrange annual safety checks and CP12 certificates; after all, it’s your legal responsibility to ensure your tenants have somewhere safe to live.
But, if for some reason a heating engineer has let you down in the past, or you’re just starting out as a landlord in Edinburgh, you may be on the lookout for a heating company you can rely on.
If that’s the case, I’ve actually put together a handy blog post detailing exactly what to look out for when finding the right company to carry out these annual checks.
However, in this blog post, I’m actually going to go a little bit further and give you a brief overview of five of the best places in the Edinburgh to go for a gas safety check and CP12 certificate.
1. Contract Heating
These guys actually specialise in this type of work, and have relations with many letting agents in the area. So, if you’re looking for great value, reasonable pricing and a company to take care of your CP12, annual service and PAT testing all at once, get in touch with Contract Heating.
The only drawback to companies such as this is that they can get very busy during peak times of the year, and will be unable to take on new work, due to the fact they have to fulfill their obligations to existing clients. However, it’s definitely worth giving them a call to check, as you might just be in luck!
2. Scottish Power
Large national company Scottish Power is second on my list, and because they have so much manpower behind them, they can have you covered 365 days a year – however, this option is a bit on the pricey side. Saying that, they do have a lot of special offers for landlords who sign up, so you could save a bit of money in the first year.
Another potential downside to Scottish Power is that all calls are handled by a call centre – which is fine if you don’t mind having to wait in a queue, although it can lack the personal touch you might find from a smaller company.
3. T.B Mackay Energy Services
Well-established Edinburgh company T.B. Mackay Energy Services can also provide you with all you need in terms of CP12 certifcates and PAT testing. The company has recently branched out into building and renovation, however they still carry out services and inspections, with a lot of social housing contracts under their belt.
Again, you may find they will get very busy during peak times, but there’s always the possibility that they’ll be able to fit you in if you just give them a call.
4. Celsius Plumbing and Heating
Smaller company Celsius Plumbing and Heating will carry out plumbing working but are also Gas Safe registered to work on gas boilers and issue landlord CP12 safety certificates. They also offer PAT testing, and the real bonus of this company is that they offer weekend work along with appointments outwith normal office hours.
You’ll also find they have very affordable prices, and service everyone from first-time buyers and buy-to-let owners, right through to renowned property developers – with fantastic customer care. All the work they carry out comes with a year’s guarantee, which I think says a lot.
5. JSB Plumbing Services
And finally, last but not least, is JSB Plumbing Services. This company has been trading for over 25 years, and has a great knowledge of many different boiler brands. They carry out everything from fault-finding and repairs, to annual services, CP12 safety certificates and PAT testing.
They also offer many other services outwith heating, such as bathroom design and installation, and joinery work. Most notably, they offer a 24-hour service, so they could be the one to call if you’re ever in a pickle.
Conclusion
I hope you’ve found this blog to be a useful resource when finding an Edinburgh company to provide you with safety checks and your annual CP12 certificate. Remember, you want a company who is knowledgeable of the process, but they also have to be easy to get hold of – without having to wait on hold for 20 minutes.
I find going with a company that is geared up for the job and carry out this type of work all the time, week-in, week-out, pretty much guarantees the work will go smoothly. However, sometimes you have to watch for companies with large contracts, as they can occasionally let you down.
Any questions about arranging your CP12 certificate? Feel free to get in touch with me, or simply leave a comment below and I’ll answer as helpfully as possible.
