Landlords in England need a gas safety record (CP12) every 12 months and an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) at least every 5 years. BritCertify's landlord bundle books both for the same visit, from £154 inc. VAT. The gas safety record is issued the same day and the EICR usually within 24–48 hours. You can add an EPC from £89 inc. VAT.
Which safety certificates does a London landlord legally need?
Every private landlord in England needs an annual gas safety record if the property has gas, an electrical safety report at least every five years, and a valid EPC rated E or above. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm rules apply on top of these.
| Document | Legal basis | How often | Copy for tenants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas safety record (CP12) | Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, regulation 36 | Every 12 months | Within 28 days of the check; before move-in for new tenants |
| EICR | Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 | At least every 5 years | Within 28 days of the inspection; before move-in for new tenants |
| EPC | Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) Regulations 2015 (MEES) | Valid for 10 years; band E or above | Given to prospective tenants |
| Smoke and CO alarms | Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 | Checked working on the first day of each tenancy | Not applicable |
Gas safety records must be kept for at least two years. For the EICR, you must also give a copy to the local authority within 7 days of a request, and keep a copy for the inspector carrying out the next inspection. Local authorities can impose financial penalties of up to £30,000 per breach of the electrical regulations.
If you let an HMO, your licence will usually add its own conditions. HMO licences in London commonly require a satisfactory EICR and annual gas and alarm certificates, so check the borough’s licence conditions.
Why book the gas safety check and EICR together?
Booking both in one visit means your tenant arranges access once, you chase one appointment instead of two, and both documents arrive together. For a new tenancy, that removes the most common reason a move-in date slips.
There is a technical benefit as well. The EICR includes main protective bonding to the incoming gas and water pipes, and the boiler and its controls depend on a safe electrical supply. When both inspections happen on the same day, anything that crosses over, such as missing bonding near the gas meter or a boiler spur in poor condition, is picked up and explained together.
- Gas work is carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers (Gas Safe reg. 962998). Always ask to see the engineer’s Gas Safe ID card.
- Electrical inspections are carried out by NICEIC / NAPIT registered electricians, qualified to BS 7671.
You can confirm any engineer’s registration on the Gas Safe Register. If you only need one of the two, book a gas safety certificate or an EICR on its own.
How does same-visit scheduling work?
We book the Gas Safe engineer and the electrician for the same visit window, so the property only needs to be opened once. The gas check is usually the shorter of the two, while the EICR involves testing each circuit.
Your tenant should expect the electricity to be switched off for periods during the EICR, so warn them about fridges, freezers, home working and any medical or mobility equipment. The engineers need access to:
- every room, including any loft or basement areas with wiring or gas pipework
- the consumer unit (fuse box) and the electricity and gas meters
- every gas appliance you provide: boiler, cooker, hob and gas fire
- flues and any boxed-in flue routes, especially in flats where the flue runs through ceiling voids
In mansion blocks and converted houses, meters are often in a locked communal cupboard or basement. Ask the managing agent or porter for keys before the visit, and tell us about entry systems, parking and key collection from your letting agent when you book.
What happens if the EICR is unsatisfactory or the gas check finds a fault?
An EICR is unsatisfactory if it records any C1, C2 or FI observation. You then have 28 days, or less if the report says so, to complete the remedial work or further investigation, and 28 days after completion to give written confirmation to your tenants and the local authority.
| Code | Meaning | Report outcome |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | Danger present, immediate action required | Unsatisfactory |
| C2 | Potentially dangerous, urgent remedial action required | Unsatisfactory |
| FI | Further investigation required without delay | Unsatisfactory |
| C3 | Improvement recommended | Does not make the report unsatisfactory on its own |
On the gas side, if an appliance is found to be unsafe, the engineer explains the risk, makes the situation safe where needed and records it on the gas safety record. We then quote for any repair so you can get the property back to a satisfactory standard quickly. Our article on EICR codes C1, C2, C3 and FI explains the electrical codes in more detail.
Do I need these certificates for the Private Rented Sector Database?
Yes. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 requires every landlord to register each rented property on the Private Rented Sector Database and provide the gas safety record (if one exists) with its issue date, the EICR (or an Electrical Installation Certificate), and the most recent EPC.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Renters’ Rights Act Royal Assent | 27 October 2025 |
| Main tenancy reforms in force | 1 May 2026 |
| Regional registration begins (West Midlands first) | 15 December 2026 |
| London registration opens | 15 July 2027 |
| London registration deadline | 14 October 2027 |
The annual fee is £65 per property. Plan your renewals so all three documents are in date when you register. A gas safety check carried out up to two months before the current record expires can keep the original expiry date, so you can line the visit up with registration without losing time. The government’s Get ready to register page sets out what you will need.
Should I add an EPC to the bundle?
Add one if your EPC has expired, is due to expire before you register, or shows a rating close to the band E minimum. Privately rented homes must reach band C for all tenancies from 1 October 2030, so a current EPC also shows how far you have to go. Our EPC service starts from £89 inc. VAT and the assessor can attend the same visit.
How much does the landlord bundle cost in London?
The bundle starts from £154 inc. VAT, made up of a gas safety certificate from £75 and an EICR from £79. The final price depends on the number of gas appliances, the number of bedrooms and the number of consumer units. Portfolio landlords and agents should ask about multi-certificate discounts.
Landlord gas and electrical bundle prices (inc. VAT)
| Option | Price (inc. VAT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gas safety certificate + EICR | From £154 | CP12 from £75 plus EICR from £79 (studio) |
| Gas safety certificate (CP12) | £75–£95 | 1–2 appliances £75, 3 appliances £85, 4 appliances £95, then +£10 per appliance |
| EICR | £79–£149 | Studio £79, 1–2 bed £99, 3–4 bed £119, 5–6 bed £149 (one consumer unit) |
| Additional consumer unit | £65–£85 | Per extra consumer unit tested on the EICR |
| Add an EPC | From £89 | 1–3 bed £89, 4 bed £99, 5 bed £109, 6 bed £119 |
All prices include VAT. Ask about multi-certificate discounts if you are booking several properties or adding an EPC. Central London parking or Congestion Charge may be added. We always confirm before booking.
Book this serviceWhat's included
- Gas safety check of every landlord-provided gas appliance, flue and pipework
- Landlord Gas Safety Record (CP12), issued the same day
- Full EICR of the fixed electrical installation, tested to BS 7671
- EICR report, usually within 24–48 hours
- Both inspections scheduled for the same visit window
- Clear explanation of any faults, with a quote for remedial work
- Optional EPC from £89 inc. VAT
- Digital copies ready for tenants and the PRS Database
How it works
Book the bundle
Tell us the address, bedrooms, gas appliances and access arrangements. We confirm the price inc. VAT, plus any central London parking charge, before booking.
One visit window
A Gas Safe registered engineer and a registered electrician attend the same visit, so your tenant only needs to provide access once.
Inspection and testing
Gas appliances, flues and pipework are checked for safe operation, and the electrical installation is inspected and tested circuit by circuit.
Certificates delivered
The gas safety record arrives the same day and the EICR usually within 24–48 hours, with any remedial work explained and quoted.
Landlord Gas & Electrical Bundle: frequently asked questions
Can the gas safety check and EICR be done on the same day?
Yes. That is the point of the bundle. We schedule the Gas Safe engineer and the electrician for the same visit window, so your tenant only provides access once. The electricity will be switched off for periods during the EICR, so let your tenant know in advance. The gas record is issued the same day and the EICR usually within 24–48 hours.
How often do landlords need a gas safety certificate and an EICR?
A gas safety check is needed every 12 months for every gas appliance, fitting and flue you provide, under regulation 36 of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. The electrical installation must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years, or sooner if the previous report recommends it. An EPC lasts 10 years.
What do I need to upload to the PRS Database for a London property?
You will need the gas safety record (if the property has gas) and its issue date, the EICR or an Electrical Installation Certificate, and the most recent EPC. Registration for London opens on 15 July 2027 and the deadline is 14 October 2027. The annual fee is £65 per property, so check expiry dates well before you register.
When do I have to give tenants copies of the certificates?
For gas, give existing tenants a copy within 28 days of the check and new tenants a copy before they move in. For the EICR, give existing tenants a copy within 28 days of the inspection, new tenants before they move in, and the local authority within 7 days if it asks. Prospective tenants who request the EICR must receive it within 28 days.
Can I renew my gas safety certificate early without losing time?
Yes. Since April 2018, a gas safety check carried out up to two months before the current record expires can keep the original expiry date. That gives you a two-month window to line the gas check up with the EICR, a new tenancy or your PRS Database registration, without shortening the 12-month cycle.
Is the bundle cheaper than booking the two certificates separately?
The bundle starts from £154 inc. VAT, which is a gas safety certificate from £75 plus an EICR from £79. The main saving is time and access: one booking, one visit window and both documents together. If you manage several properties or want to add an EPC, ask us about multi-certificate discounts.
Sources and official guidance
Written and checked by the BritCertify technical team. Last reviewed 6 October 2026.