Most surveyors and solicitors will advise their clients to have the gas installations tested prior to purchasing a property. This will not only help the buyer make an informed decision, but if any defects are discovered the purchaser can be aware of the estimated cost of putting it right.
WGS gas engineers are qualified to carry out gas safety inspections and certification for home owners and prospective purchasers.
The procedure and certificate is in the same statutory form as is used for landlord's certification, and includes inspection of all gas appliances, meter and visible pipework to confirm compliance with regulations and safe operation.
The safety inspection will detail:
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The following checks will be carried out to ensure an appliance is safe to use:
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On completion of the above safety checks the gas operative will accurately record the findings on the landlord’s or home owner’s gas safety record.
This certificate is a useful tool for sellers as it removes doubt from the prospective purchaser as to the suitability of the gas installation for continued use.
WGS can also provide Energy Performance Certificates (provided by an accredited energy performance assessor).
For more information, or to arrange for a safety inspection from a qualified WGS gas engineer, call us today.
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