HOW TO HIRE · PLUMBING & HEATING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a gas safety certificate in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A gas safety certificate in Ireland costs €80–€180 per certificate, typically around €120. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a gas safety certificate in five steps
- Are you on the Registered Gas Installer scheme, and what is your number?A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — compliance Documentation — upon completion of the inspection, you will receive a Gas Safety Certificate documenting the status of your gas appliances.
- Will I get declaration of Conformance Certificate, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — ventilation Checks — the certificate also covers checks on the ventilation systems associated with gas appliances.
- How does number of gas appliances being inspected change the price?A small number is quick; a large one becomes a day's work. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the installation change the price?The more pieces involved, the more there is to go wrong. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does their condition change the price?Damage found on the day adds time that was not in the quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
Registered Gas Installer (RGI) Scheme
Restricted to Registered Gas Installer (RGI): installing, servicing or repairing a gas boiler; any work on gas pipework or a gas appliance; commissioning a gas appliance.
Search the Registered Gas Installer scheme for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. rgii.ie →
Declaration of Conformance Certificate
Issued by the Registered Gas Installer on completion of the gas works. It matters because it is the record that the work conforms to the standards, and it is asked for on sale, remortgage and insurance.
Agree before the work starts that you will be handed declaration of conformance certificate, and keep it with the house papers.
Insurance
Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — compliance Documentation — upon completion of the inspection, you will receive a Gas Safety Certificate documenting the status of your gas appliances.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — ventilation Checks — the certificate also covers checks on the ventilation systems associated with gas appliances.
A good answer: A small number is quick; a large one becomes a day's work. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The more pieces involved, the more there is to go wrong. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Damage found on the day adds time that was not in the quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Initial Inspection — A Gas Safety Certificate includes an initial inspection of all gas appliances in your property — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a gas safety certificate job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is — emergency Gas Safety Assessment — A rapid response check of gas systems in case of suspected issues or emergencies.
Getting the quote right
- Number of gas appliances being inspected — a small number is quick; a large one becomes a day's work.
- Complexity of the installation — the more pieces involved, the more there is to go wrong.
- Their condition — damage found on the day adds time that was not in the quote.
- Any necessary repairs — the state of the existing work sets how much prep is needed.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They are not on the Registered Gas Installer scheme, or the number does not resolve to the name on the quote
- No Declaration of Conformance Certificate is offered, or you are told you do not need one for work of this kind
- They will not talk about it: number of gas appliances being inspected — a small number is quick; a large one becomes a day's work
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the installation — the more pieces involved, the more there is to go wrong
- They will not talk about it: their condition — damage found on the day adds time that was not in the quote
- A price for the gas safety certificate before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
What a gas safety certificate costs: €80–€180 per certificate
The figures are for the job, per certificate, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Landlord gas safety check and Homeowner gas safety inspection each carry their own band. Gas Safety Certificate price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Gas safety certificates near you, with the badges that matter shown
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- Look firstNumber of gas appliances being inspected — a small number is quick; a large one becomes a day's work — that is what the gas safety certificate is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneComplexity of the installation — the more pieces involved, the more there is to go wrong — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfTheir condition — damage found on the day adds time that was not in the quote — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherAny necessary repairs — the state of the existing work sets how much prep is needed — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the gas safety certificate is still there.
- What you are handedDeclaration of Conformance Certificate, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, regular checks are recommended annually, especially for rental properties.
- Initial Inspection
- A Gas Safety Certificate includes an initial inspection of all gas appliances in your property.
- Ventilation Checks
- The certificate also covers checks on the ventilation systems associated with gas appliances.
- Compliance Documentation
- Upon completion of the inspection, you will receive a Gas Safety Certificate documenting the status of your gas appliances.
- Homeowner Gas Safety Inspection
- An evaluation of gas installations within a residential property to confirm they are safe for use.
- Gas Appliance Servicing
- Routine maintenance of specific gas appliances to enhance performance and safety.
- Gas Leak Detection
- A detailed inspection to identify and rectify any gas leaks in the home.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a gas safety certificate: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on factors such as the number of gas appliances being inspected and the complexity of the installation. Additional services, like repairs or replacements, will also add to the overall price.
Typically, an inspection can take between 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the number of appliances and the specific conditions of your property. More extensive checks may require additional time.
Some providers may offer emergency or same-day services, but availability can vary. It's best to contact local professionals directly to inquire about urgent inspections.
Yes, many service providers allow you to book multiple jobs, such as repairs or maintenance, alongside the Gas Safety Certificate inspection. This can often lead to cost savings and improved efficiency.
The inspection focuses solely on gas safety; therefore, electrical work, structural issues, or cosmetic repairs are typically out of scope. Any necessary repairs identified during the inspection will need to be addressed separately.
Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.
MORE GUIDES
More hiring guides in plumbing & heating
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Sources — checked October 2026
- CRU — RGI and Safe Electric schemes
- RGI — find a Registered Gas Installer
- CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Revenue — BOILERS - MAINTENANCE/REPAIR ( Private dwellings/Non-residential immovable goods ) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only