The 5 essential compliance checks every landlord should book this year
Compliance is no longer something landlords can afford to treat as reactive. With increasing enforcement, tighter safety regulations and greater tenant awareness, staying compliant protects more than your property. It protects your rental income.
The good news is that the core legal requirements are straightforward and affordable when managed properly.
Here are the five essential compliance services every landlord should have booked and up to date.
1. Electrical Installation Condition Report EICR
From £114.00
An EICR is legally required at least every five years in most rental properties. It ensures your wiring, fuse boards and circuits are safe and compliant.
A qualified electrician will assess the condition of the electrical installation and highlight any required remedial work.
Why it matters:
- Protects tenants from electrical hazards
- Prevents enforcement action
- Required documentation for compliance
2. Gas Safety Certificate CP12
From £69.00
If your property has gas appliances, a valid Gas Safety Certificate must be renewed every 12 months.
A Gas Safe engineer will inspect:
- Boilers
- Gas fires
- Hobs and ovens
- Pipework
Failing to maintain a valid CP12 can result in fines and invalidate insurance.
3. Energy Performance Certificate EPC
From £69.00
An EPC is required before marketing your property and is valid for ten years. With the proposed move toward a minimum EPC rating of C, understanding your current rating is critical.
An EPC not only keeps you compliant but also provides recommendations to improve energy efficiency and protect long term yield.
4. Fire Alarm Installation or Service
From £79.00
Landlords are legally required to install smoke alarms on every storey and carbon monoxide alarms in rooms with solid fuel appliances.
You can book:
- Fire alarm installation from £79.00
- Fire alarm service from £79.00
- Battery smoke or CO alarm installation from £69.00
Ensuring alarms are correctly installed and tested reduces liability and keeps tenants safe.
5. Annual Gas Boiler Servicing
From £84.00
While separate from the CP12, regular boiler servicing improves safety, efficiency and reliability.
A qualified Gas Safe engineer will inspect, test and clean the boiler to ensure it is operating correctly.
Benefits include:
- Reduced breakdown risk
- Lower emergency repair costs
- Improved energy efficiency
- Fewer tenant complaints
Stay compliant without the admin headache
With Checkatrade for Business you can:
- Book fixed price compliance services
- Access vetted and insured trades nationwide
- Track jobs and invoices in one place
- Maintain a clear audit trail for every property
Compliance does not need to be stressful. The landlords who treat it as part of their operating model protect their yield and avoid costly disruption.
