What a gas engineer does
A gas engineer installs, services and repairs anything that burns gas: hobs, ovens, fires, pipework and meters. Landlords need one every year for a gas safety certificate (CP12), and anyone who smells gas or sees a lazy yellow flame should get an engineer to check the appliance before using it again.
The gas network around Leeds is run by Northern Gas Networks. If you smell gas, leave the building, don't use switches and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 straight away; a private engineer comes after the emergency is made safe.
Common gas engineer jobs in Leeds
These are the gas engineer jobs you can post on Fettld. Pick the closest one, describe the problem in your own words and add a few photos so gas engineers can quote accurately.
- Gas safety certificate (CP12)
- Gas hob and oven fitting
- Gas fire servicing
- Gas leak investigation
- Pipework and meter moves
Before you hire a gas engineer
Gas Safe registration is the law
Anyone working on gas in your home must be on the Gas Safe Register. Ask to see the card and check the back lists the work you need, such as cookers or fires.
Paperwork you should get
Expect a written record for a safety check or a new installation. Landlords need a CP12 certificate every 12 months and must give tenants a copy.
Insurance
Public liability insurance protects you if something goes wrong during the job. Every gas engineer on Fettld has had their cover reviewed.
Gas engineer prices: rough guidance
To help you sense-check quotes, here are broad typical ranges for straightforward jobs. They're guidance only, not Fettld prices or averages, and every quote in Leeds will depend on access, materials, the size of the job and how soon you need it.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Landlord gas safety certificate (CP12) | £60 to £120 |
| Connect a gas hob or cooker (labour) | £80 to £200 |
| Service a gas fire | £70 to £130 |
How Fettld protects your deposit
When you accept a quote, you pay a deposit to Fettld, not straight to the gas engineer. Your money is held as a deposit by Fettld until you approve the work. It's released when you confirm the job is done, or automatically 7 days after the trade marks the stage complete if you don't raise a problem.
- Post your gas engineer job for free with photos and the Leeds postcode, so only local trades see it.
- Compare fixed quotes, reviews and checks, and message gas engineers before you choose.
- Pay safely. Your money is held as a deposit by Fettld until you approve the work, and bigger jobs are split into stages. If something goes wrong, our Resolution Centre steps in.
Gas engineers in Leeds: questions
How do I check someone is Gas Safe registered?
Ask for their Gas Safe ID card, which shows their photo, licence number and the types of work they're qualified for. You can confirm it on the Gas Safe Register website. Fettld checks Gas Safe registration before a gas engineer is shown as verified.
How often does a landlord need a gas safety check?
Every 12 months, for every gas appliance, fitting and flue the landlord provides. The tenant must receive a copy of the record within 28 days of the check.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Open doors and windows, don't use electrical switches or naked flames, turn off the gas at the meter if you can, leave the property and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.