Landlord Boiler Cover from just £5.99/month

Yes. Landlord boiler cover usually has limitations. Faults in the first 28 days are not covered, and cover may stop if a property is left unoccupied for more than 30 days. Pre-existing faults, poor maintenance, limescale damage, non-eligible boiler types, and repeated breakdowns may also be excluded. Call-out fees depend on the plan you choose.

Yes, you can buy landlord boiler cover as a stand alone policy. You can also include it as part of a wider landlord cover plan. Stand-alone landlord cover is ideal if you only want protection for the boiler and heating system, while wider plans add plumbing, electrics, or emergencies.

The landlord cover you need depends on the property type, boiler age, and your legal responsibilities. Most landlords choose boiler and central heating plan as a minimum, as tenants rely on heating and hot water. If you want broader protection, you can add plumbing, electrics, drainage, or home emergency cover to reduce repair risk.

You need landlord boiler cover to protect yourself from expensive, unexpected repair bills and to keep your rental properties compliant and tenant-friendly.

Landlord boiler cover is designed for rental properties. It focuses on repairing essential systems and often includes boiler servicing and Gas Safety certification (CP12), which landlords are legally required to provide.
Standard cover is for owner-occupied homes and usually does not include landlord compliance needs or tenant-occupied properties.

Yes, landlord boiler cover is worth it if you want predictable costs, quick repairs, and peace of mind. It reduces the risk of expensive boiler or heating breakdowns and helps keep tenants satisfied while staying compliant with safety laws.

Yes, landlords in the UK are legally responsible for boilers in rental properties.

Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and related regulations, landlords must:
— Keep the heating system (including the boiler) in repair and proper working order
— Ensure the property is fit for habitation, which includes safe and functional hot water and heating
— Arrange an annual gas safety check (CP12 certificate) by a Gas Safe registered engineer for every gas boiler/appliance
— Provide the tenant with a copy of the CP12 certificate within 28 days of the check (and before they move in)
— Fix any reported boiler faults promptly to avoid breaches of tenancy agreements or health/safety issues

Landlords are not required to replace a boiler just because it's old, but they must maintain it so it remains safe and efficient. If the boiler fails due to normal wear and tear, the landlord typically pays for repairs or replacement (unless caused by tenant damage).

Landlord boiler cover typically includes boiler and heating repairs, plus optional protection for plumbing, electrics, and drainage. Many plans also include home emergency support, pest control, and boiler servicing with a CP12, depending on the level of cover chosen.

No. Landlord boiler cover does not include subsidence or ground movement. These are structural issues and are usually covered under landlord buildings insurance, not boiler or home emergency plans.

Yes. Landlord boiler cover can be arranged for multiple properties, with separate cover for each address or boiler. This ensures every rental property has the correct level of protection.

Without landlord boiler cover, you must pay the full cost of repairs when boilers, heating, plumbing, or electrics fail. This can mean high, unexpected bills, slower repairs, and greater disruption for tenants. You are still legally responsible for safety and compliance.

Yes. Most landlord boiler cover plans allow you to pay monthly instead of annually, helping you manage costs more easily.

Yes. PlusHeat offers landlord boiler and home emergency cover directly, so you can choose the level of protection that suits your rental property without searching elsewhere.

No, standard landlord insurance does not usually cover boilers. Most landlord buildings or contents policies exclude boiler breakdowns, repairs, and servicing.

Key points:
— Landlord insurance typically covers the structure (buildings), fixtures, or landlord contents — not mechanical failures like boiler faults.
— Boiler breakdowns, repairs, and annual servicing (including CP12) are considered maintenance, not insured perils (e.g. fire, flood, storm).
— You need separate landlord boiler cover (or a specific boiler breakdown policy) to protect against repair costs, call-outs, and replacement parts.
— Some specialist landlord policies offer optional add-ons for boilers, but these are rare and usually more expensive than dedicated boiler cover plans.

Landlords must have a boiler (and all gas appliances) checked once every 12 months — this is a legal requirement in the UK under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.

Key details:
— The check must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
— It produces a Gas Safety Certificate (CP12), which confirms the appliance is safe to use.
— You must provide a copy of the CP12 to new tenants before they move in, and to existing tenants within 28 days of the check.
— The certificate must be renewed annually — no more than 12 months after the previous one.
— Records must be kept for at least 2 years.

This annual gas safety check is separate from a full boiler service (which is recommended but not legally required). Many landlords combine both in one visit for convenience.

PlusHeat landlord boiler cover includes a free annual boiler service and CP12 certificate every 12 months — helping you stay fully compliant without extra effort, from just £5.99 per month.