What do the green, amber and red colours mean?

Using the Dashboard

CertNudge uses a simple traffic light system so you can instantly see which certificates need attention and when to take action.

Three-Colour Status System

 

Green

More than 60 days left

Certificate is valid and compliant. No immediate action required.

 

Amber

Less than 60 days left

Certificate is expiring soon. Time to start arranging the renewal.

 

Red

Expired

Certificate has expired. Urgent action required immediately.

When Colours Change

The Certificate Lifecycle

1
Starts Green

Certificate is issued with its full validity period.

2
Turns Amber

At 60 days before expiry, the status changes to warn you.

3
Becomes Red

The moment the expiry date passes, the status turns red.

 

Instant Visual Alerts

Real-Time Status Updates

Badge colours update automatically across the entire platform. The moment a certificate hits the 60-day mark or expires, you'll see it reflected on your dashboard, so you always know exactly what to act on.

What to Do for Each Colour

Green
Low Urgency
  • No immediate action needed.
  • Rest assured you are compliant.
Amber
Medium Urgency
  • Time to plan your renewal.
  • Contact your contractor to book an inspection.
Red
High Urgency
  • Your property is at risk of non-compliance.
  • Book a renewal immediately.

Example Badge Transitions

Gas Safety Certificate
45 days left

Still time, but plan renewal.

EICR Certificate
15 days left

Book renewal now.

EPC Certificate
Expired 3 days ago

Urgent action required.

Simple & Effective

The traffic light system eliminates guesswork. You can scan your dashboard in seconds and immediately see which certificates need attention. The moment a badge changes colour, you know it's time to act - no calculations or calendar checking required.

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