F-gas leak checks and records in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Get your air conditioning in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire on the right side of the rules with F-gas leak checks.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Expect £140–£235 per visit, first system ex VAT in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire; a typical job — leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit — usually comes to £265–£835 plus VAT. The price is confirmed before booking.
An F-gas leak check is a legally required inspection of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment containing fluorinated gases at or above 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent.
Where we work around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
We cover all of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen, Peterhead, Inverurie and Fraserburgh. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include AB10, AB15, AB23, AB31, AB36, AB43, AB52 and DD10. We give you the records in a form an inspector, insurer or landlord can read, and remind you when the next check is due.
What is included
- Refrigerant type, charge and CO2e calculation for each system
- Leak check by an F-gas certified engineer
- Labels and records updated
- Leak repair quote if a leak is found
- Follow-up check within one month of any repair
Prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Guide prices for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, set for Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leak check, first system (includes attendance) | £140–£235 | £168–£282 | per visit |
| Each additional system, same visit | £60–£120 | £72–£144 | per system |
| F-gas asset register set-up | Up to £380 | Up to £456 | per site |
| Automatic leak detection system | £765–£2,850 | £918–£3,420 | per system |
Ex VAT. Leak checks are often combined with a service visit at no extra attendance charge.
How we handle F-gas leak checks in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Asset check
We record each system's refrigerant type and charge and calculate its CO2e.
Set the frequency
Each system gets the legal interval for its CO2e and any automatic leak detection.
Check
The engineer checks joints, valves, components and operating data for signs of leakage.
Record
Results are recorded and kept on your F-gas log for at least five years.
Before you book in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Certified engineers
Leak checks must be done by an engineer holding the right F-gas certification.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Repairs
If a leak is found it must be repaired without undue delay and re-checked within one month.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Premises we work in around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
In Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
FAQs for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
In Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, guide prices are around £140–£235 per visit, first system, plus VAT; a typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £265–£835 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Moray, Dundee and Angus and Highland?
Yes. Alongside Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, we also cover Moray, Dundee and Angus and Highland. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Who is responsible for F-gas compliance?
The operator of the equipment — normally the business with control over it. Contractors do the checks; the operator must make sure they happen and keep records.
Which systems need F-gas leak checks?
In Great Britain, equipment containing F-gas at or above 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent (with exemptions for some hermetically sealed equipment below 10 tonnes). Many VRF and larger split systems qualify.
Get a guide price for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.