Commercial Gas & Catering

• CP42 Gas Safety Inspection: Annual mandatory inspections for commercial catering premises. In 2026, typical costs for a comprehensive CP42 start from £150 to £260 + VAT, depending on the number of appliances.
• Appliance Specific Expertise: We are qualified across all COMCAT categories:

• COMCAT 1: Open/solid top ranges, ovens, and bain-maries.
• COMCAT 3: Deep fat fryers, griddles, and grills.
• COMCAT 5: Specialised forced-draught burner appliances like pizza ovens.
• Interlock Systems & Ventilation: We inspect and install gas interlock systems, ensuring that gas flow is automatically cut off if the kitchen extraction fails.

Your heating system is a significant capital investment. Regular professional servicing in 2026 is vital for maintaining manufacturer warranties and meeting your ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) targets by reducing carbon emissions.

• Commercial Boiler Servicing: Comprehensive cleaning of key components, safety device testing, and combustion efficiency checks.
• Pipework & Strength Testing (CP16/CP17): We conduct tightness testing and purging on large-diameter gas pipework to ensure system integrity.
• Efficiency Upgrades: From 2026, new standards for boiler modulation and efficiency are being enforced. We help businesses transition to "hydrogen-ready" systems and high-efficiency condensing units.

• Local Compliance Experts: We are intimately familiar with the requirements for councils, care homes, and estate agents in Pontypool, Newport, and Abergavenny.
• 24/7 Reactive Maintenance: We provide priority emergency call-outs for our commercial contract clients to minimise business downtime.
• Fully Insured & CRB Checked: Our engineers are verified for work in sensitive environments, including schools and healthcare facilities.
• Direct Documentation: Receive digital copies of your CP42 or CP15 certificates immediately upon completion, keeping your compliance records audit-ready.

Neglecting annual gas safety checks is not just dangerous—it is a criminal offence. Business owners or leaseholders can face:

1. Hefty Fines: Unlimited fines for serious breaches.
2. Prison Sentences: For extreme cases of negligence leading to injury.
3. Insurance Invalidation: Most commercial insurers will refuse to pay out for fire or business interruption claims without a valid gas safety record.

How often does my commercial kitchen need a gas safety check?

By law, a commercial kitchen must have a gas safety inspection every 12 months. This is a mandatory planned maintenance requirement.

What is the difference between a domestic CP12 and a commercial CP42?

Commercial systems are significantly more complex. A CP42 covers specialised catering equipment, larger pipework diameters, and critical safety interlocks that are not found in domestic settings.

Do you work on LPG systems for mobile catering trailers?

Yes. Our engineers hold the specific ACS LPG qualifications required for mobile catering and outdoor events.