Common questions

How do I renew my Gas Safe Card?

How do I renew my Gas Safe Card?

If you need to renew your registration with Gas Safe Register you will need to login to your online account and click on ‘Renew’ in the Account Management menu. To apply for registration with Gas Safe Register please enter your details in the fields below and select ‘Create Account’.

How long does a Gas Safe qualification last?

12 months
Once you’re Gas Safe registered, it lasts 12 months – so you’ll need to renew one year from the date you registered. All the current fees for registration and renewals are available on our website.

How often is Gas Safe renewal?

Gas Safe registered businesses renew their registrations on an annual basis. You’ll need to renew before your registration expiry date so that you can continue to work on gas legally. If you’re unsure when your renewal is due, you can check this on the front of your ID card.

Are gas safety certificates registered online?

Yes, if your tenant is happy to receive their copy electronically and can access it in this way. But you must give them a paper copy if they ask for it. A landlord or gas engineer, with the landlord’s agreement, may send the electronic record directly to the tenant.

How much does a gas safety certificate cost?

How much does a gas safety certificate cost? Prices vary depending on where you live, who you go to, and how many appliances need to be checked. But you can expect a gas safety certificate to cost anything between £35 and £90. The cheapest way to get a gas safety certificate is by shopping around.

What happens if my boiler isn’t registered?

If your gas boiler wasn’t registered with Gas Safe Register at the time of installation, we would advise that you contact the installer to notify the appliance, providing they can still do so.

Are gas engineers in demand?

The ongoing skills shortage within construction means gas engineers have never been more in demand. With fewer places able to offer gas qualifications for new entrants this is unlikely to change anytime soon. That means at least another 150 years of work for gas engineers.

Do landlords need a gas safety certificate every year?

If you’re a landlord You must, by law, have a gas safety check every year. But if an appliance, eg a cooker, is owned by the tenant, the landlord is not legally responsible for having it checked. The engineer will provide the landlord with a Gas Safety Record (previously known as a certificate or a CP12).

Do homeowners need a gas safety certificate?

If you’re a homeowner You’re not legally required to have a Gas Safety Record. You should still get all your gas appliances checked and serviced every year by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Ask your engineer to give you any documents which show you’ve had a gas safety check or any other work done.

How much does a gas boiler service cost?

Boiler Repair Cost Calculator

National Average $392
Typical Range $187 – $615
Low End – High End $95 – $1,222

When do I need to renew my Gas Safe ID card?

Gas Safe registered businesses renew their registrations on an annual basis. You’ll need to renew before your registration expiry date so that you can continue to work on gas legally. If you’re unsure when your renewal is due, you can check this on the front of your ID card.

How to keep track of Gas Safe qualification expiry dates?

This is the section for Gas Safe businesses. As you can see “Download Engineer Work Categories” has been ticked and CSV has been selected. With a bit of excel expertise we can keep track of expiry dates and issue reminders should you need them.

Do you have to register with Gas Safe Register?

The Gas Safe Register is a mandatory registration scheme, and all engineers who are working on gas must be registered and carry their licence card in order to work legally in the UK. If you are working and need to be registered, registration fees may be paid by monthly Direct Debit, spreading the cost across the year.

How can I check if my gas licence has expired?

It’s important to check that they have a current licence. If the date has expired you should contact Gas Safe Register. The licence number: Each registered engineer has their own unique licence number; this is at the top of the card and embossed across the middle as well.