(And Why It Matters for Your Home in 2025)

If you’ve ever had a boiler serviced or gas fire installed in the early 2000s, you might remember being told: “Don’t worry, I’m CORGI registered.” But today, everyone talks about being Gas Safe registered instead.

So what happened? Is there a difference between CORGI and Gas Safe? And which one should you trust now?

Let’s clear it up.

 A Quick History: CORGI vs Gas Safe Register

 CORGI (Council for Registered Gas Installers)

• Was the official UK gas safety body from 1991 to 2009

• Every gas engineer had to be CORGI registered to legally work on gas appliances

• Set the standard for gas safety during that period

 Gas Safe Register

• Replaced CORGI in April 2009 as the official gas registration body

• Appointed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

• Continues to oversee gas safety across the UK, Isle of Man, Jersey, and Guernsey

 So, Why Was CORGI Replaced?

The government decided that a new body was needed to:

• Improve public awareness

• Modernise gas safety regulations

• Reduce the number of unsafe gas installations

That’s when the Gas Safe Register was launched — a fresh start with a focus on transparency, training, and tighter enforcement.

 What’s Different Today?

Feature CORGI (Old System) Gas Safe Register (Current)

Time Active 1991–2009 2009–Present

Authority Industry-appointed HSE (Government)

Verification Phone or paperwork Online ID check + public register

Focus Certification Certification + consumer awareness

Public Access Limited Full online engineer lookup

 Why It Matters to You as a Homeowner or Landlord

If you still ask, “Are you CORGI registered?” — you’re asking the wrong question. CORGI is no longer valid. If someone claims to be CORGI registered today, it’s a red flag.

Only Gas Safe registered engineers are legally allowed to work on:

• Boilers

• Gas cookers

• Gas fires

• Pipework

• Water heaters

Hiring someone without Gas Safe registration isn’t just risky — it’s illegal and may invalidate your home insurance or landlord compliance.

 What to Look For in a Real Gas Safe Engineer

When you hire an engineer, always ask for their Gas Safe ID card.

• Check the license number

• Confirm what types of gas work they’re qualified for (boilers, cookers, etc.)

• Make sure it’s in date

• Or use the official checker: GasSafeRegister.co.uk

 Local, Trusted Gas Safe Engineers in Surrey & London

At Certificates4UK Ltd, we’re proudly Gas Safe registered and fully qualified to work on all domestic gas appliances. Whether you’re in Kingston, Richmond, Wimbledon, or West Molesey, our engineers are experienced, transparent, and trusted by hundreds of homeowners.

 Why Choose Certificates4UK Ltd?

•  Fully Gas Safe registered (not just “used to be CORGI”)

•  Expert in boiler installations, repairs, and servicing

•  Serving Surrey and London for over 17 years

•  Rated 5 stars across Google and Checkatrade

•  Transparent pricing and honest advice

 Need a Gas Safe Engineer Today?

Don’t trust old badges or vague claims — make sure your engineer is Gas Safe, not stuck in the past.