The Comparison
Spreadsheets Don't Send Emails
Excel is a fantastic calculator, but it’s a terrible alarm clock. See why relying on a spreadsheet for safety certificates puts your portfolio at risk.
The Spreadsheet
Excel, Google Sheets, or Paper
- Passive: You have to remember to check it. If you forget to look, you miss the date.
- No Storage: Your dates are here, but the actual certificate PDF is lost in your email inbox.
- Not Mobile Friendly: Ever tried scrolling a 15-column spreadsheet on an iPhone? It’s painful.
- Zero Proof: A spreadsheet isn't an audit trail. It doesn't prove to a council when you renewed a document.
VS
Recommended for Compliance
Dedicated Compliance Platform
- Active: We email you 60, 30, 14, and 7 days before expiry. You can’t forget.
- Secure Vault: Dates and PDF documents are stored together. Download proof in one click.
- Mobile Native: Built for your phone. Update a certificate while standing in the property.
- Full Audit Trail: We log every upload and renewal.
"But all my data is already in Excel..."
We know that moving software can feel like a chore. That's why we built the Bulk Importer.
Export to CSV
Save your current spreadsheet as a .csv file.
Upload to CertNudge
Our system reads your addresses and dates automatically.
Instant Reminders
Your entire portfolio is secure in seconds.
Common Questions About Switching
Yes. A spreadsheet relies on you remembering to open it. CertNudge actively emails you weeks before a deadline. It also provides a secure, encrypted backup of your documents, which a spreadsheet cannot do.
Yes. On our Portfolio Pro plan, you can use the Bulk CSV Import tool to add properties and expiry dates in seconds.
Even with one property, the fine for a missing Gas Safety certificate can be thousands of pounds. CertNudge costs less than a coffee per month to ensure you never miss that date.
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