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How to check a plumber is Gas Safe or WaterSafe registered
Gas work must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer. How to check their card, when to look for WaterSafe, and what certificate to expect.
Guides for homeowners and landlords
Sourced, plain-English explainers on gas safety, plumber registration and the rules behind heating and bathroom work. Every figure is dated and linked to where we read it.
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Landlord gas safety record (CP12): what the law requires
A plain guide to the annual landlord gas safety check: who can do it, when tenants must get the record, what it must contain and how long to keep it.
Do you need building regulations approval for plumbing and heating work?
Boiler or heating replacements, extra radiators and new bathrooms can need building regulations approval. What GOV.UK says is covered and exempt.