How to Check If Your Gas Engineer Is Registered – UK Guide

A Legal and Safety Checklist from Fraser Bond

In the UK, gas safety is a legal matter. Whether you're a landlord, tenant, or property buyer, it's essential to verify that any gas work is carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Using an unregistered installer is illegal and can put lives—and your investment—at risk.

Fraser Bond provides this simple, actionable guide on how to check if your gas engineer is registered in the UK.

Why Registration Matters

Gas engineers in the UK must be registered with the Gas Safe Register—the official body replacing CORGI since 2009. Only those on this register are legally allowed to work on gas boilers, cookers, fires, or pipework.

Failing to use a registered engineer could result in:

• Unsafe installations or carbon monoxide exposure

• Invalid insurance

• Fines and legal penalties

• Tenant risk and regulatory investigations

Step-by-Step: How to Verify a Gas Engineer’s Registration

Step 1: Ask for Their Gas Safe ID Card

Every registered engineer carries a Gas Safe ID card. It includes:

• Their name and photograph

• A unique 7-digit licence number

• The expiry date of their registration

• A list of gas work they are qualified to perform (e.g., boilers, flues, pipework)

Tip: Always match the person’s photo and check the expiry date before allowing any work to begin.

Step 2: Visit the Official Gas Safe Register Website

Go to www.gassaferegister.co.uk

Choose the “Check an Engineer” option and:

• Enter the 7-digit licence number from their ID card

• Confirm their current registration status

• Verify the types of gas work they’re authorised to carry out

You can also check a business name if you’ve hired through a company.

Step 3: Double-Check the Scope of Work

Even if an engineer is registered, they may not be certified for all types of gas work. Make sure their registration covers:

• Central heating systems and boilers

• Gas fires or cookers

• Pipework installations or safety inspections

This detail is printed on their ID card and appears in the online profile.

Step 4: Keep Records

Once verified, keep a record of the engineer’s details and the job they performed. Landlords should also retain their CP12 certificate (Gas Safety Certificate) for at least two years.

Fraser Bond’s Role in Gas Safety Compliance

Fraser Bond ensures that:

• Only verified Gas Safe engineers are used for any installation or inspection

• All Gas Safe ID numbers and scopes of work are checked in advance

• Landlords receive fully compliant CP12 certificates

• Tenants are provided with a copy within 28 days, as required by law

Our compliance-first approach gives property owners peace of mind and full legal protection.

Conclusion

Checking if your gas engineer is registered in the UK is simple—but critical. A few minutes of due diligence using the Gas Safe Register can prevent dangerous mistakes and serious legal consequences.

For trusted gas compliance support, inspections, and management, contact Fraser Bond today.