Landlord Safety Compliance

Get Your Home Legally Ready to Rent — The Right Way

Download our free plain-English prep checklist and connect with a vetted Gas Safe or EPC-accredited engineer for your mandatory UK safety certificates.

Private commercial matching service. We connect property owners with independent certified assessors. We do not issue certificates directly.

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Inside your free checklist

What a Gas Safety Certificate covers (and what it doesn't)

When an EPC is required for a lodger arrangement

Common issues that cause failed inspections — and how to check them

+ 6 more items in the full guide

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Step 1 of 3

Which certificates do you need?

Select what your engineer will need to assess. You can always add more later.

What type of property is it?

Helps us match you with an engineer in your local area.

Where should we send your checklist?

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Full Name

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Phone Number

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How this works: This checklist and matching service are free for homeowners. If you choose to book an inspection, we may receive a referral fee from the independent engineer. The choice to proceed is entirely yours.

Why use Ciestow

The safer way to prepare your property

Most homeowners don't know what they need until something fails. We help you get it right the first time.

Stay legally compliant

Understand exactly what the law requires before taking in a lodger — and avoid penalties for missing documentation.

Avoid costly surprises

Our checklist highlights the most common inspection failures — so you can fix obvious issues before the engineer arrives.

Vetted professionals only

We only connect you with engineers on the Gas Safe Register and accredited EPC assessors — fully verified before they contact you.

The process

Three steps to full compliance

Complete the form

Tell us which certificates you need and your property type. Your free prep checklist is sent to your inbox immediately.

Engineer reviews and calls

A local certified engineer reviews your details and contacts you within 24 hours to provide a quote for the inspection visit.

Official inspection

The registered engineer visits your home. Only they can determine whether your property passes and issue the official certificate.

Common questions

Answered clearly

Do I need an EPC if I only rent one room?

If you are renting a room to a lodger in your own home under the Rent a Room scheme, an EPC is not technically required — however, it is strongly recommended and some lenders and councils do require one. Our checklist covers the current legal position in plain English so you can make an informed decision.

How long is a Gas Safety Certificate valid?

A Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) is valid for 12 months from the date of inspection. It must be renewed annually if gas appliances are present in the property. Your engineer can advise on what is covered during the visit.

Are your engineers legally registered?

Yes. We only work with engineers on the Gas Safe Register (the official UK body for gas engineers) and EPC assessors who are accredited through one of the government-approved accreditation schemes. You can verify any engineer's registration independently at gassaferegister.co.uk.

What is your referral fee arrangement?

This service and checklist are completely free for homeowners. If you choose to proceed with a booking, Ciestow may receive a referral fee from the independent engineer. This does not affect the price you pay — engineers set their own rates independently. You are under no obligation to use any engineer we introduce.

What if I just want the checklist and not the engineer?

No problem. You can download the checklist and decide later. There is no obligation to respond to the engineer's call, and you will not be chased if you choose not to proceed.