Gas Safety Inspections
in Brighton & Hove

Fast, fully insured gas safety inspections for landlords, homeowners and letting agents across Brighton & Hove — Gas Safe registered since 2011.

Gas Safety Inspections in Brighton & Hove

Whether you’re a landlord renewing an annual CP12, a homeowner wanting peace of mind, or a letting agent managing multiple properties, Brighton Gas Safety has been carrying out gas safety inspections across Brighton and Hove since 2011.

Owner Ben Stooke has been Gas Safe registered since July 2011 and personally carries out the majority of inspections, meaning that when we visit your property, you’re getting over a decade and a half of hands-on experience, not a call centre booking system passing you to whoever’s free.

Why landlords and homeowners in Brighton & Hove choose us

Gas Safe registered
since 2011

Checkable any time on the Gas Safe Register.

Manufacturer Accredited Installer

Ideal, Vaillant, and other popular types of boiler

Fully Insured

Including public liability cover.

10,000+ Gas Safety Checks Completed

Across Brighton, Hove, and East Sussex since 2011.

Same-day Report Issued by Email

Zero time spent waiting for paperwork.

Based Locally in Hove

Comfortably covering Brighton, Hove, and surrounding areas.

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   Fraser Ngosa 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent customer service from Ben.  Absolutely satisfied and I highly recommend brighton Gas Safety company
  
 
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   Briony Gough 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having been let down by another company, who failed to carry out their due diligence and clearly just wanted to pass the issue on to somebody else, I was left with no hot water or heating and no clear solution. I called Ben, and he was able to come out the same day. He carried out all the correct tests, quickly found the gas leak, retested the drop rates, confirmed everything was safe, and got my gas switched back on. Ben was an absolute legend in my hour of need — professional, thorough, and genuinely caring. I will always use him from now on. I would highly recommend his service!
  
 
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   wenna liu 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very good service and professional, well done
  
 
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   Angela Boyer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I contacted Ben on a Saturday morning as I had no heating or hot water. Ben quickly attended and soon established that the gas supply had been ‘capped’ off. Supply was restored and I had hot water and heating. Ben also talked through the thermostat with me. This was all done on a day when Ben had a family party to attend, so thank you Ben. I’d highly recommend Ben to others with similar issues.
  
 
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   Lara White 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben is an absolute superstar. As a landlord of multiple properties I reply on him to service and do all the gas safe certificates. He is very fair in price as does a service and gas safe package. He is reliable honest and I don’t worry at all about the boilers in my rentals and know that I am complying with all regulations correctly. If anything needs more urgent attention he will make sure he gets there to sort it. Invaluable and appreciated. Thank you Ben!
  
 
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   Rebecca 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been using Brighton Gas Safety for 5 years and Ben is utterly brilliant - he has always been able to help with any problems I’ve had with my boiler or heating in multiple different houses. He’s friendly, patient, hard working and generous with his time. I wouldn’t call anyone else! Thank you Ben!
  
 
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   Diane Salters 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben has always given prompt and excellent service. He communicates well too and with me being an absent landlord for much of the time, that has mattered a lot!
  
 
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   Jake Spyer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben was incredibly helpful when i had a leak on my ceiling. He indentified the issued and ensured my boiler was safe with a flue test. Really friendly and helpful service and i would recommend to anyone
  
 
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   Samy Mansour 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben attended my property to fix a tap and gas certificate, great communication, really friendly and reliable. Will definitely use again!
  
 
  
  
 
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CP12 vs Landlord Gas Safety Record

Landlord reports (also known as landlord certificates) are often referred to as a “CP12.” CP12 simply means the old-style paper report pads were originally manufactured by Corgi, who are now known as Gas Safe. “CP12” refers to the record pad’s manufacturer. For example, if your engineer is still using paper report pads from another manufacturer, such as Regin, it would be called a REGP45. These reports are more commonly known as CP12, since Corgi was the first manufacturer to issue and distribute them, before the industry became Gas Safe.

Whatever it’s called, it’s the legally required document confirming your property’s gas appliances have been safety checked, and it’s valid for 12 months. The most important information on your landlord’s report/certificate is your engineer’s Gas Safe number, which links them to the inspection.

What a Gas Safety Inspection Actually Checks

Every inspection comes down to two core risks: gas leaks, and carbon monoxide (or carbon dioxide) entering the property. Both are dangerous precisely because they’re hard to detect without proper checks — leaks can cause explosions, CO poisoning can be fatal with no obvious warning signs.

Any issues found are graded into three categories:

1. Not To Current Standards (NTCS)

Safe to use, but doesn’t meet today’s installation standards. For example, a flue terminating under 2 metres from the ground without a flue guard. Not dangerous, but worth flagging.

2. At Risk (AR)

A genuine issue that needs addressing. For example, a gas fire that passes every test but has inadequate ventilation for the room. With your permission, we’ll switch the appliance off until it’s resolved.

3. Immediately Dangerous (ID)

An active danger, most commonly a gas leak. With your permission, we isolate the appliance and make it safe immediately. If permission is refused, we’re required to contact the National Grid, who will disconnect the gas supply to the property.

How much does a gas safety inspection cost?

Rather than one flat fee regardless of what’s in your property, we price per appliance. A flat with just a hob isn’t charged the same as a house with a boiler, hob and gas fire.

Brighton Gas Safety will never charge an upfront fee. All work is invoiced after the work has been completed.

£ 6 No VAT to pay on top

Full appliance safety check
Gas tightness tested

£ 89 No VAT to pay on top

Full appliance safety check
Flue & ventilation tested

Popular

£ 50 No VAT to pay on top

Full appliance safety check
Ventilation & flue tested

£ 49 No VAT to pay on top

Carbon Monoxide detector + installation

* If you have more than one gas appliance connected to the same gas meter, UK law requires that all appliances are tested together — not individually. This is because a fault in one appliance can affect the safety of another.

For example, your hob might seem to work perfectly fine on its own, but if there’s an issue when the boiler is switched on, it could make either appliance unsafe.

Our gas safety inspections always cover every appliance on your meter, ensuring your property is fully compliant and, most importantly, safe.

What if I fail the gas inspection?

If we find an issue during the inspection, we won’t carry out any repair work on the spot without your, or your landlord’s, sign-off first. You’ll get a clear quote for any remedial work before anything is fixed, so there are no surprise costs.

Never miss a renewal, stay safe & compliant

Your gas safety certificate is only valid for 12 months. We send a reminder 11 months after your last inspection — giving you a month’s notice before it expires, so you’re never caught out or in breach of your landlord obligations.

Areas we serve

Brighton Gas Safety is based in Hove, providing gas safety inspections, boiler servicing and emergency breakdown callouts across Brighton, Hove, and the surrounding areas.

Brighton
Hove
Portslade
Southwick
Shoreham-by-Sea
Lancing
Worthing
Kemptown
Preston Park
Hanover
Seven Dials
Woodingdean
Rottingdean
Saltdean
Peacehaven
Newhaven
Patcham
Hollingbury

Gas Safety Inspection FAQs

How much does a gas safety inspection cost in Brighton or Hove?

We charge per appliance rather than a flat fee, so you only pay for what’s actually at your property. A boiler or water heater is £89, a hob or cooker is £6, and a gas fire is £50 — all with no VAT added on top. There are no upfront fees; you pay after the inspection is complete. If your property only has a gas hob and no boiler, a minimum callout fee of £89 applies, since we can’t justify a visit for £6 alone.

What happens during your gas safety inspection

A typical inspection takes 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the number of gas appliances at the property. During the visit, we check:

Appliance safety and correct operation
Gas tightness throughout the property
Flue flow and ventilation
Safety devices and shut-off mechanisms

Once complete, you’ll have your certificate the same day, sent straight to your inbox. There’s never any chasing required when we’re on the job.

Is a gas safety inspection legally required?

Yes, if you’re a landlord — it’s a legal requirement to have one carried out annually for any rented property with gas appliances. If you’re a homeowner, it’s not a legal requirement, but we’d still strongly recommend it every year, since the risks (gas leaks, carbon monoxide) don’t discriminate between rented and owned properties.

What's the difference between a gas safety certificate and a gas safety report?

There isn’t a “certificate” — that’s a common misconception. What you actually receive is a Gas Safety Report (often still called a CP12, after the old record pad name). It contains exactly the same legally required information; it’s just correctly named. Once it’s written, it’s yours to use however you need — for compliance, letting agents, insurance, or your own records.

How long does an inspection take?

Typically 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how many gas appliances are at the property.

How quickly will I get my report?

Same day, sent straight to your email. No waiting around for paperwork.

What happens if something fails the gas safety inspection?

It depends on how serious the issue is. Minor issues that don’t meet current standards but aren’t dangerous are simply flagged — the appliance stays safe to use. At-risk issues mean we’ll switch the appliance off with your permission until it’s sorted. If something is immediately dangerous, like a gas leak, we isolate it and make it safe with your permission — and if permission is refused, we’re required to contact the National Grid, who will disconnect the gas supply. We won’t ever carry out repair work without a separate quote and your (or your landlord’s) sign-off first.

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Contact Information

Brighton Gas Safety
394 Portland Road,
Brighton & Hove,
Hove BN3 5SH

Gas Safety Inspections
in Brighton & Hove