Do reminders always follow the 60 / 30 / 14 / 7-day pattern regardless of certificate type?
Yes, for consistency and reliability, all certificates in CertNudge currently follow the same standard 60, 30, 14, and 7-day email reminder schedule.
The Standard Reminder Schedule
This structure applies to every certificate with an expiry date, whether it renews annually (like a Gas Safety certificate) or has a longer validity (like an EICR or EPC).
Planning Phase
An early heads-up to start researching contractors.
Booking Phase
The ideal time to book your inspections.
Confirmation Phase
Time to confirm arrangements with your contractor.
Urgent Phase
Your final reminder to take immediate action.
The Benefit of a Consistent Schedule
Simplicity and Reliability
Using one global pattern for all reminders:
- Simplifies your workflow – you don't need to remember different reminder cycles for different certificates.
- Creates a consistent rhythm for managing all your compliance tasks.
- Reduces mental overhead, especially for landlords managing many properties and certificate types.
Future Update: Custom Schedules
Planned Enhancement
We plan to support custom reminder schedules in a future update. This will allow users to add earlier notices (e.g., 90 or 180 days) for longer-term certificates like EICRs or HMO Licences. For now, all certificates follow the standard 60/30/14/7 pattern.