Landlord gas safety checks and servicing
Offer annual gas safety checks and boiler services to landlords, fitted around another job.
- £3k-10k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
What it is
Booking in yearly gas safety inspections and boiler services for rental properties, often in evenings or on weekends. Keeping to routine checks keeps the work predictable and the kit list short.
Your first three steps
- Confirm which gas qualifications you need for the appliances you plan to check, and book assessments with an approved centre
- Get quotes for tools, a flue gas analyser, certificate software and insurance
- Introduce yourself to local landlords and small letting agents with a clear fixed-price offer
Who pays
Private landlords, small letting agents and property managers.
How it makes money
Fixed fee per property for the safety check and certificate, with extra charges for servicing and repairs. A portfolio of repeat landlords builds steady yearly work.
Skills that help
- Gas qualifications covering the appliances you inspect
- Organised record keeping and reminders
- Reliable and punctual with tenants and landlords
Watch out for
- You must be on the Gas Safe Register to carry out gas work, and only for the work types you are qualified in
- Check your landlord safety certificate duties and record-keeping requirements with current official guidance
- Public liability insurance and a plan for any dangerous faults you find
- Tenant access can mean missed appointments, so confirm bookings in advance
- Check your main employer's contract allows you to take on extra work
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Everything you need to start: landlord gas safety checks and servicing
Researched with live web search for United Kingdom: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a landlord gas safety check business?
Startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £10,000, depending on the equipment, insurance and vehicle needs you already have covered. These are estimates, so price your tools and cover before you start.
How much can you earn from landlord gas safety checks?
Monthly revenue is typically around £400 to £2,000 as a side business, depending on how many landlords and properties you take on. These are estimates, and missed tenant appointments can affect your bookings.
What rules apply to doing landlord gas safety checks?
You must be on the Gas Safe Register to carry out gas work, and only for the work types you are qualified in. Check landlord safety certificate and record-keeping duties against current official guidance, and check public liability insurance and your main employer's contract.
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