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✅ How to Check If an Engineer Is Gas Safe Registered
Protect Your Home and Family by Verifying Before They Start Work
When it comes to gas work — whether it’s installing a boiler, repairing a gas cooker, or carrying out a landlord gas safety check — you need to be 100% sure the engineer is legally qualified.
In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to check if a gas engineer is Gas Safe registered, why it’s essential, and what to look out for on their ID card.
🔍 Why It’s So Important
Only engineers who are on the Gas Safe Register are legally allowed to work on gas appliances in the UK. Using someone who isn’t registered can lead to:
- Dangerous and illegal gas work
- Carbon monoxide leaks
- Fires, explosions, or gas leaks
- Invalid boiler warranties and home insurance
- Legal issues (especially for landlords)
Gas is not something to take risks with. Always verify before any work begins.
🪪 What Is the Gas Safe Register?
The Gas Safe Register is the official list of qualified gas engineers in the UK, run by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Every Gas Safe registered engineer has been trained, tested, and approved to carry out gas work safely and legally.
Visit the register at: www.gassaferegister.co.uk or call 0800 408 5500.
✅ How to Check If an Engineer Is Gas Safe Registered
There are three easy ways to verify an engineer:
1. Ask to See Their Gas Safe ID Card
Every registered gas engineer is issued a Gas Safe ID card. This card proves they’re qualified — but more importantly, it also shows what type of gas work they’re allowed to do.
Here’s what to check:
🔹 Front of the Card:
- Photo of the engineer (does it match?)
- Name and ID number
- Company name
- Expiry date (is it still valid?)
🔹 Back of the Card:
- A list of qualifications and the types of work they can legally carry out — e.g.:
- Boilers
- Cookers
- Fires
- Pipework
- LPG or natural gas systems
Top Tip: Just because someone is Gas Safe registered doesn’t mean they can do all gas jobs — only the ones listed on their card.
2. Check Online
Go to: www.gassaferegister.co.uk/find-an-engineer
You can search by:
- Engineer’s ID number (from their card)
- Company name
- Postcode
You’ll see:
- Whether they’re currently registered
- Which work they’re certified to do
- Company details (to confirm they work for who they say they do)
3. Call the Gas Safe Register
If you’re unsure or want to double-check something, call:
📞 0800 408 5500 (free from most UK phones)
They’ll confirm whether your engineer is genuine and up to date.
🚩 Red Flags to Watch Out For
- No ID card shown when asked
- Out-of-date card
- No company name or contact details
- Offering suspiciously low prices
- Refusing to let you verify them online
- Not listed on the official website
If in doubt — don’t let them start work. You could be putting your home and loved ones at risk.
🧯 What If I’ve Already Used an Unregistered Engineer?
If gas work has been carried out and you later discover the engineer was not registered, you should:
- Stop using the appliance immediately
- Get a Gas Safe registered engineer to inspect and make the system safe
- Report the unregistered person to the Gas Safe Register
This helps protect others and prevents future dangerous work.
🧰 Our Promise at Gas-Go Heating
At Gas-Go Heating, all our engineers are:
- Fully Gas Safe registered
- Experienced with boilers, heating systems, cookers, fires, and landlord certifications
- Happy to show ID on arrival — no questions asked
We believe in safety, transparency, and peace of mind for every customer.
🏁 Final Word
Gas work is not DIY. It’s not for “a mate who knows a bit about boilers.” It’s a job for qualified professionals only.
Always check their Gas Safe ID card. Always verify online or by phone. Always stay safe.
Need a Gas Safe engineer?
📅 Get in touch with us today for safe, reliable service.