Ensuring that gas work is carried out by a properly registered professional is not only a legal obligation—it is a vital safety measure. For landlords, property buyers, and homeowners, verifying gas engineers and businesses through the Gas Safe Register is the most reliable way to confirm compliance.
At Fraser Bond, we ensure that every gas-related service conducted in our managed properties meets the highest safety and legal standards. Here is our step-by-step guide to using the Gas Safe Register to verify gas engineers and businesses across the UK.
The Gas Safe Register is the official list of engineers and businesses legally permitted to carry out gas work in the UK. It replaced the former CORGI registration system in 2009 and is now the national standard for gas safety compliance.
Anyone conducting gas installations, servicing, or repairs must be registered. The register confirms that individuals and companies have the required qualifications, certifications, and competencies for safe, legal work on appliances such as boilers, cookers, gas fires, and LPG systems.
Before allowing an engineer to begin work, complete the following checks:
Each registered engineer is issued a unique seven-digit licence number, which appears on their Gas Safe ID card. This number is essential for digital verification.
Visit the official Gas Safe Register website (www.gassaferegister.co.uk) and navigate to the Check an Engineer section. Enter the engineer’s licence number to verify:
Their registration status
The types of gas appliances they are qualified to work on
Whether their licence is currently active
When the engineer arrives at your property, request their Gas Safe ID card. Ensure the following:
The photograph matches the individual
The card has not expired
The scope of certified work includes your specific requirements (e.g. boiler, LPG, gas fire)
Verifying the business that employs or contracts the engineer is equally important. Follow these steps:
Obtain the business name and, if available, their Gas Safe registration number.
On the Gas Safe Register website, go to the Check a Business section and search using the business name or registration number. You will be able to confirm:
The business's registration status
Whether it is currently active
Its list of associated Gas Safe engineers
Review the list of registered engineers under the business name. Confirm that the engineer scheduled to perform the work is included and qualified for the relevant appliance or system type.
If online access is unavailable, you can contact the Gas Safe Register helpline on 0800 408 5500. Provide the engineer’s or business’s name and licence number to confirm their registration status with a representative.
As a trusted property advisor, Fraser Bond ensures that all gas work completed within our managed properties adheres to strict regulatory standards. Our gas safety services include:
Verifying engineer and business registrations prior to any gas installation or servicing
Coordinating gas safety inspections with certified Gas Safe professionals
Issuing and storing CP12 Gas Safety Certificates for landlords
Providing legal guidance and compliance support to property owners, buyers, and developers
Our team ensures that landlords across London remain fully compliant with their obligations under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
Verifying the credentials of gas engineers and businesses is essential for legal compliance, tenant safety, and the protection of your property assets. The Gas Safe Register offers a reliable and accessible way to perform this verification.
For end-to-end support with gas compliance, CP12 certification, and property management in London, trust Fraser Bond to guide you through every step.
Visit FraserBond.com to speak with our compliance team or to schedule an inspection.
