We understand how time consuming and difficult it can be maintaining your rented properties. You may find yourself dealing with all different types of tradesmen, tillers, plumbers, electricians, plasterers all charging different rates.

At Hotworks Plumbing & Heating Cumbria Ltd we will provide you with a one stop shop covering all trade services and more importantly one agreed invoice for the works.

Here is a range of our services:
 

• Landlord gas certificates
• PAT testing
• Direct contact with tenants
• Boiler services
• Plumbing
• Heating
• Electrics
• Tiling
• Plastering
• Joinery
• Drainage
• Painting and decorating
• Roofing and gutters
• Bathroom installations
• Electric Showers
• LED Lighting

As a landlord you are responsible for the safety your tenants. If you let a property that has gas appliances you have three main responsibilities – this information is from the Gas Safe Register landlord advice page:

Maintenance: pipework, appliances and flues must be maintained in a safe condition. Gas appliances should be serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If these are not available it is recommended that they are serviced annually unless advised otherwise by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Gas safety checks: a 12 monthly gas safety check must be carried out on every gas appliance/flue.  A gas safety check will make sure gas fittings and appliances are safe to use.

Record: a record of the annual gas safety check must be provided to your tenant within 28 days of the check being completed or to new tenants before they move in. Landlords must keep copies of the gas safety record for two years.

All installation, maintenance and safety checks need to be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

If a tenant has their own gas appliance that you have not provided, then you are responsible for the maintenance of the gas pipework but not for the actual appliance.

For further details please see the  Gas Safe Landlord page