--- title: "Homeowner Gas Safety Check in Stockport & Greater Manchester | Swainson" description: "Full homeowner gas safety inspection, appliances, flues, tightness testing. Gas Safe #9663. Peace of mind and a written record, from £110 inc. 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Additional appliances are quoted honestly at booking." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does it take?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "45–75 minutes for most homes; longer for multi-appliance or period properties." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is this the same as a CP12?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The inspection is the same. The formal 'CP12' is issued for landlord duties; for homeowners we issue a full written record covering identical items." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "I've just moved in, should I book one?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Strongly recommended, especially if the previous owner left no paperwork. It's the fastest way to a clean baseline." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will you check gas fires and cookers too?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, every gas appliance in the property is covered." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What if something fails the check?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The item is documented, quoted for repair or replacement, and, if it's unsafe, isolated with your permission. We won't leave a dangerous appliance running." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I combine with a boiler service?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, and it's usually the most cost-effective visit." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I book?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Ring 07442 536165, or use the callback form." } } ] } ] --- Based in Stockport [info@swainsongas.co.uk](mailto:info@swainsongas.co.uk)Gas Safe registered #9663 Open 7am – 6pm, 7 days [](https://www.facebook.com/people/Swainson-Gas-Services/61563360904402/)[](https://www.instagram.com/swainsongas/)[](https://x.com/swainsongas) [![Swainson Gas Services](/__l5e/assets-v1/2f3afd23-ed83-4d5d-a90b-6d75c9544dc3/swainson-logo.png)](/) [Home](/) [About](/about) [Services](/services) Our services - [Boiler Servicing & Maintenance](/services/boiler-servicing) - [Boiler Repairs & Breakdowns](/services/boiler-repairs) - [Gas Safety Checks](/services/landlord-gas-safety-check) - [Heating Controls & Radiators](/services/thermostat-heating-controls) - [Other Gas Services](/services/gas-fire-servicing) [Areas](/areas) Areas we cover [Hazel Grove](/areas/hazel-grove)[Stockport](/areas/stockport)[Poynton](/areas/poynton)[Bramhall](/areas/bramhall)[Cheadle Hulme](/areas/cheadle-hulme)[Marple](/areas/marple)[High Lane](/areas/high-lane)[Sale](/areas/sale)[Didsbury](/areas/didsbury)[Offerton](/areas/offerton)[Woodley](/areas/woodley)[Bredbury](/areas/bredbury)[Romiley](/areas/romiley)[Davenport](/areas/davenport)[Heaviley](/areas/heaviley)[Gatley](/areas/gatley)[Cheadle](/areas/cheadle)[Disley](/areas/disley)[Handforth](/areas/handforth)[The Heatons](/areas/the-heatons) [Reviews](/reviews) [Contact](/contact) [Call the engineer 07442 536165 ](tel:+447442536165)[Book in now](/contact) ![Carbon monoxide alarm mounted next to a modern combi boiler in a UK home hallway](/assets/service-homeowner-gas-safety-BeLSdMcP.jpg) [Home](/)[Services](/services)Homeowner Gas Safety Checks Homeowner Gas Safety Checks # Homeowner Gas Safety Checks in Stockport A Proper Peace-of-Mind Inspection. Not everyone needing a gas safety inspection is a landlord. Buyers, sellers, new homeowners, and anyone with an older gas installation deserve the same detailed inspection, appliances, flues, tightness testing and a written record. [Book a service or repair](/contact) [Call 07442 536165](tel:+447442536165) **5.0** Google (36) Gas Safe #9663 Ideal after moving in or before selling From £110 inc. VAT Written record Gas Safe registered #9663 Family-run since 1986 12-month workmanship guarantee What we do ## Homeowner Gas Safety Checks, done properly. Homeowner gas safety checks are the exact same rigorous inspection landlords are legally required to have, done for homeowners who simply want to know their gas installation is safe. Just moved in, thinking of selling, or living with an older boiler you inherited? This is the check you want. What it is Every gas appliance in the property is inspected, boiler, fire, cooker, hob, plus their flues, ventilation, and the gas supply pipework. Combustion analysis is done using a calibrated flue gas analyser. A written record is issued with findings and recommendations. Who it's for New homeowners who don't know the appliance history, sellers who want to hand over a clean bill of health, owners of older properties with legacy gas installations, and anyone who has noticed a smell, a noise or a change they can't explain. When you need it Anytime, but especially useful within the first month of moving in (baseline), before putting a property on the market (removes buyer objections), or after any major work that touched gas pipework. Why it matters Because a gas incident in a home isn't recoverable. The cost of the check is trivial compared to the peace of mind and the money it saves at sale time. Book a service or repair ### Speak directly to the engineer. from £110 inc. VAT What happens if it's ignored ## The cost of putting it off. Assuming everything is fine because 'it worked yesterday' is how the majority of preventable gas incidents in homes start. ### Undetected CO Carbon monoxide is odourless, colourless and lethal. A proper flue gas analyser reading is the only reliable detection short of an alarm. ### Leaking supply pipework Slow gas leaks on old iron or copper supply pipework can go undetected for years. A tightness test at the meter is the definitive check. ### Unsafe legacy installations Older gas fires, back boilers and unusual flue configurations are common in Stockport's Victorian and Edwardian properties. Not all of them are safe by modern standards. ### Slower sale Buyers who ask 'when was the boiler last inspected?' get an easy answer with a written record, or an awkward one without. Common mistakes we see - Relying on a CO alarm alone, alarms detect a problem; inspection prevents one. - Assuming the previous owner had it checked and not asking for the paperwork. - Ignoring a smell of gas because 'it's very faint'. Our process ## A clear five-step system. No guessing, no meter-running. Every job follows the same repeatable process, that's how the result stays consistent. 1. 01 ### Appliance survey Every gas appliance in the property identified and documented. 2. 02 ### Visual & flue inspection Physical condition, flue integrity, ventilation and clearances all checked against Gas Safe standards. 3. 03 ### Combustion analysis Flue gas analyser readings on the boiler and any gas fires. 4. 04 ### Tightness test Full gas tightness test at the meter. 5. 05 ### Written record Signed document listing findings, recommendations and any items requiring attention. Why it's worth doing ## What you actually get. ### Genuine peace of mind You know, on paper, that your gas installation is safe. ### Faster property sale A gas safety record is a persuasive document at survey stage. ### CO risks identified Combustion problems flagged before they become dangerous. ### Older installations covered Legacy fires, back boilers and unusual layouts are all inspected honestly. ### Combine with servicing Add a boiler service on the same visit for efficiency. ### Same engineer, always One number to call for any future gas or heating work. In depth ## The detail that matters. The safety inspection is identical in rigour to a landlord CP12; only the paperwork differs. ### Appliances covered Wall-hung and floor-standing boilers, back boilers, open- and room-sealed gas fires, cookers, hobs, gas hobs on ranges, and water heaters. ### Flue types Room-sealed (fanned) flues, open-flued (natural draught) flues, brick chimneys serving gas fires and back boilers, each has different inspection criteria and safety considerations. ### Older properties Victorian, Edwardian and inter-war homes across Stockport often carry unusual gas configurations, legacy back boilers, gas fires in original chimneys, old iron supply pipework. All can be inspected and reported honestly. ### New homeowners A first-month inspection after moving in gives you a documented baseline and highlights anything the previous owner may not have disclosed. FAQs ## Questions we hear every week. If you have a question that isn't answered here, ring John directly on 07442 536165. ### How much is a homeowner gas safety check? ### How long does it take? ### Is this the same as a CP12? ### I've just moved in, should I book one? ### Will you check gas fires and cookers too? ### What if something fails the check? ### Can I combine with a boiler service? ### How do I book? Related services ## Often booked together. [All services](/services) [ Gas Safety Checks Landlord Gas Safety Checks (CP12) Learn more → ](/services/landlord-gas-safety-check)[ Boiler Servicing & Maintenance Annual Boiler Health Checks Learn more → ](/services/annual-boiler-health-check)[ Boiler Servicing & Maintenance Boiler Servicing Learn more → ](/services/boiler-servicing)[ Other Gas Services Gas Fire Servicing Learn more → ](/services/gas-fire-servicing) ![Swainson Gas Services vehicles ready for calls across Stockport and Hazel Grove](/__l5e/assets-v1/160943dc-12df-4f98-9e74-b100ef4b83cc/swainson-gas-services-service-vehicles-fleet.jpg) Ready when you are ## Not a landlord, still want peace of mind? Book a full homeowner check. Same rigorous inspection, written record, and a boiler service on the same visit if you'd like one. 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