One property or a portfolio
A straightforward service that scales with the number of homes you manage.
Gas Safe registered • Chorley & the North West
A family firm with over 40 years in gas and heating — started by David Ratcliffe and now run by his son Joseph. Gas safety checks, boiler servicing, installs and organised renewal tracking across the North West.
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40+ years in the trade760+ 5★ reviews on MyBuilderGas Safe reg. 6019962
Built around landlords
Whether you have one rental or a growing portfolio, we make the annual gas-safety cycle easier to control — from booking and access through to certificates and next year's renewal.
Discuss your properties →A straightforward service that scales with the number of homes you manage.
Specialist compliance software helps us track what is due and when.
Clear appointment communication means less back-and-forth for everyone.
Gas safety records and property history stay easy to find and follow.
How it works
Give us a call, a text or a message — tell us what's up and where you are. You'll be talking to us, not a call centre.
We'll come and see the job and give you an honest, no-obligation price. No jargon, no hard sell.
Gas Safe, clean and tidy, and explained as we go. We turn up when we say we will.
Certificate and warranty registered, everything left tidy — and we'll give you a nudge when you're next due.
Everyday essentials
Simple pricing, careful work and the paperwork you need — without the runaround.
Landlord priority service
A thorough safety inspection for up to two appliances, with your certificate issued after the visit.
Reliable heating
Routine servicing to help keep your boiler working safely, efficiently and reliably.
Your compliance partner
Our specialist property software gives us a clear view of each certificate, appointment and renewal — so you don't have to build another spreadsheet.
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What we do
From planned installations to unexpected repairs, we cover the practical gas work your property needs.
Thorough annual inspections with your CP12 certificate issued after the visit — the record landlords are legally required to hold.
→Efficient, carefully fitted heating for homes and managed properties.
→Routine servicing to keep your boiler running safely, efficiently and reliably.
→Clear fault-finding and practical repairs to get your heating back on.
→Safe connection, testing and a tidy finish for new gas cookers.
→Pipework alterations and complete re-runs planned around your property.
→Safe disconnection, capping and pressure testing of gas pipework.
→Specialist software keeps checks organised and renewal dates tracked.
→Buying or selling a home? See the checks worth doing when buying or selling.
New boiler this winter
New gas boilers supplied and fitted from £1,750 — with a manufacturer's warranty, magnetic filter and thermostat included. We fit Ideal, Baxi, Glow-worm and Alpha, and the quote is free with no obligation.
Book a visit
Book online in under a minute. Availability is live from our calendar, so every slot you see is genuinely free — pick a time, pay a small deposit to secure it, and you'll get instant confirmation.
Online booking
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Can't see a time that suits, or want to discuss a portfolio? Send a few details instead and we'll come back to you.
Where we work
Nearby but not listed? Get in touch — we may still be able to help. See all areas →
Good to know
The things landlords and homeowners ask us most.
Yes. Ratcliffe & Sons is Gas Safe registered — the official gas registration body for the UK. Our registration number is 6019962, which you can check for free on the Gas Safe Register website. Every engineer carries an ID card, and only registered engineers are legally allowed to work on gas appliances.
Always ask to see the engineer's Gas Safe ID card, and check the registration number on the official Gas Safe Register (gassaferegister.co.uk) or by calling them. Ours is 6019962. A legitimate engineer will be happy for you to check — it only takes a minute and it's the best way to stay safe.
No — kitchen fitters usually can't legally connect a gas hob or cooker unless they're Gas Safe registered. The gas connection must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer. We can fit and test your gas hob or cooker safely, often around your kitchen installation.
It depends on the age, the fault and the cost. We'll always give you an honest view — if a repair makes sense, we'll say so, and we won't push a new boiler you don't need. When a boiler is old and breaking down repeatedly, a new efficient one often works out cheaper over time.
Our landlord gas safety check is £60 for up to two appliances, with the CP12 certificate issued after the visit. A gas fire is an additional £50. Get in touch for portfolios or properties with more appliances.
By law, landlords must have a gas safety check carried out on every gas appliance and flue every 12 months by a Gas Safe registered engineer, and provide tenants with a copy of the record.
We're based in the Coppull and Chorley area and cover much of the North West, including Bolton, Leyland, Warrington, St Helens and Liverpool. If you're nearby but not listed, get in touch — we may still be able to help.
Yes. We use specialist compliance software to track when each property's check is due, so renewals don't slip through the cracks. You get one contact for every property and organised digital records.
Choose a time on our booking calendar or send an enquiry through the contact form and we'll confirm a slot. You can also call or email us directly.
One property or a portfolio