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If your gas safety certificate has expired, you will need to schedule a gas safety inspection as soon as possible. Our team at CRS Matrix can assist you with this. We will send a Gas Servicing Engineer to your property to carry out a full inspection and provide you with a new certificate once your gas appliances have been deemed safe. It is important to note that continuing to use gas appliances without a valid gas safety certificate can be dangerous and potentially illegal. Contact us today to schedule an inspection.

Regularly review and adhere to the latest landlord regulations, conduct all required safety checks, maintain all necessary certificates up-to-date, and ensure any required assessments like the EPC, Gas Safety, and EICR are conducted within the legal time frames.

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates your property's energy efficiency and is required whenever a property is built, sold, or rented. An EPC is valid for ten years, but it might need renewal sooner if you undertake significant energy efficiency improvements.

As a landlord in the UK, you are required to obtain several key certificates to ensure the safety and compliance of your rental properties. These include the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Gas Safety Certificate (CP12), Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) where applicable, and a Legionella Risk Assessment if needed. These certificates help ensure that your property meets health and safety standards.

A comprehensive quote should include the cost of the panels, installation charges, any scaffolding that might be needed, a timeline for completion, warranty periods, and details of any after-sales service. It's wise to get multiple quotes to compare prices and services.

There is no specific "Fire Safety Certificate" for dwellings, but landlords must ensure that all properties meet required fire safety standards. This includes installing smoke alarms on every floor and carbon monoxide alarms in rooms with a usable fireplace or wood burner.

Reputable installers will have insurance to cover any damages that occur during installation. Always confirm this before work begins, and check the warranty and insurance details included in your installation contract.

A smart meter can help you monitor your energy usage and identify ways to save money on your energy bills. It can also help you to better understand how your energy usage impacts the environment.

You should have your gas boiler serviced at least once a year to ensure it’s functioning properly and to prevent potential breakdowns. Regular maintenance can also help extend the life of your boiler.

Making your own cleaning products using natural ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice is a great way to be more environmentally-friendly and economical. These ingredients are often cheaper than store-bought cleaning products and can be used for a variety of cleaning tasks around the home.

Absolutely! Plumbers can be the heroes of your boiler's story. They have the skills and know-how to give your boiler the TLC it needs during a service, ensuring it stays in tip-top shape. However, it is important to ensure that the plumber is Gas Safe registered, which is a legal requirement for anyone carrying out work on gas appliances in the UK. CRS Matrix, here in Leicester are fully Gas Safe registered.
All gas businesses and their engineers must be on the Gas Safe Register to carry out gas work legally.

The installation time can vary depending on the availability of the installation engineer and the complexity of the installation. Typically, it takes around 1-2 hours to install a smart meter.

While there is no legal requirement to service the boiler annually, it is highly recommended. Regular servicing helps ensure the boiler operates safely and efficiently, and it can also prevent costly repairs in the future. Moreover, an annual boiler service is often required to maintain the warranty on the boiler.

While not mandatory, it's advisable for landlords to perform regular checks on the property’s structure, plumbing, heating, and pests. Regular maintenance can prevent larger issues and helps ensure tenant safety and satisfaction.

While not mandatory for all properties, landlords are obligated under the Health and Safety at Work Act to assess the risk of exposure to Legionella to ensure the safety of their tenants, particularly if the property has old pipes or a rarely used water system.

If you are unsure whether your property has a current gas safety certificate, you can contact us at CRS Matrix and we can help you verify this information. We will need to know the address of the property and the date of the last inspection. If there is no existing certificate or the current certificate has expired, we can arrange for a gas safety inspection to be carried out at your property. This will help ensure that your property is safe and compliant with gas safety regulations.

Charging an EV overnight is efficient with both Level 1 and Level 2 chargers, taking advantage of lower nighttime electricity rates in the UK.

Strange noises can be a sign of several issues, such as trapped air, a faulty pump, or a faulty valve. It’s best to call a professional to diagnose the issue.

Yes! By law landlords must carry out an annual gas safety check and provide tenants with a copy of the record of that check.