When it comes to gas safety in the UK, verification is everything. Whether you're a landlord in London, an investor in Birmingham, or managing rental properties across the UK, confirming a gas engineer’s credentials is a legal requirement — and your first line of defence against unsafe work. Fortunately, the Gas Safe ID card can be verified online quickly and legally.
The Gas Safe ID card is a physical proof of registration issued to every engineer listed on the Gas Safe Register — the official body overseeing gas work in the UK. This card includes:
Engineer’s photo
Licence number (unique to the individual)
Expiry date of registration
List of gas appliances the engineer is qualified to work on (e.g. boilers, fires, cookers)
Details of registration location (England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland)
It’s important to remember that not all Gas Safe engineers are certified for every type of gas appliance — always verify their qualifications.
To check the legitimacy of a Gas Safe ID card, follow these steps:
Go to the official Gas Safe Register site:
www.gassaferegister.co.uk
Use the 'Check an Engineer' tool:
Enter the 7-digit licence number found on the ID card
Confirm that the engineer is currently registered
Review the specific types of gas work they’re certified to carry out
Ensure the card’s expiry date has not passed
Check by business or postcode if the licence number is not available.
This simple check confirms that the engineer is legally authorised and currently qualified, protecting both your tenants and your legal obligations.
For landlords and property managers, verifying your gas engineer is not optional — it’s a legal responsibility. Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, landlords must:
Only hire Gas Safe registered engineers
Obtain CP12 Gas Safety Certificates annually
Keep records of inspections and engineer details
Provide gas certificates to tenants within 28 days
Failure to verify an engineer could void your insurance, result in fines, and expose tenants to life-threatening risks.
At Fraser Bond, we work exclusively with Gas Safe registered engineers across the UK, ensuring all gas work carried out on our managed properties complies with:
UK landlord regulations
Insurance provider requirements
Local authority compliance audits
Our team handles everything — from online verification to booking annual inspections, maintaining digital records, and ensuring no certification lapses.
Don’t take chances with your tenants' safety or your legal standing. Whether you're letting out a London flat or managing a mixed-use development, FraserBond.com provides full gas compliance support — including ID card verification, engineer vetting, and certification tracking.
Visit FraserBond.com to speak with our compliance advisors and book verified Gas Safe engineers for your properties today.
