F-gas leak checks and records in Berkshire
Get your air conditioning in Berkshire 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 Berkshire?
In Berkshire, guide prices are about £165–£280 per visit, first system, plus VAT. A typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £315–£995 plus VAT. You get the price before the visit is booked.
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.
Berkshire and surrounding areas
We cover all of Berkshire, including Reading, Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead and Wokingham. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include GU47, RG2, RG8, RG14, RG30, RG42, SL5 and TW19. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Berkshire should agree who arranges F-gas leak checks.
What you get
- 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
F-gas leak checks prices in Berkshire
Guide prices for Berkshire, set for the South East. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leak check, first system (includes attendance) | £165–£280 | £198–£336 | per visit |
| Each additional system, same visit | £75–£145 | £90–£174 | per system |
| F-gas asset register set-up | Up to £455 | Up to £546 | per site |
| Automatic leak detection system | £915–£3,395 | £1,098–£4,074 | per system |
Ex VAT. Leak checks are often combined with a service visit at no extra attendance charge.
The visit, step by step
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.
Local points to consider
Operator duty
The legal duty sits with the operator — the person or business with actual control over the equipment.
Neighbours and noise
Outdoor units near flats — common above shops — need careful siting so noise at neighbours' windows stays low. We choose positions and quieter units with that in mind.
Certified engineers
Leak checks must be done by an engineer holding the right F-gas certification.
Leased premises
If your Berkshire premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
Premises we work in around Berkshire
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Questions about F-gas leak checks in Berkshire
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Berkshire?
In Berkshire, guide prices are around £165–£280 per visit, first system, plus VAT; a typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £315–£995 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Surrey, Buckinghamshire and London?
Yes. Alongside Berkshire, we also cover Surrey, Buckinghamshire and London. 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.
How long must records be kept?
For at least five years, covering refrigerant type and quantity, additions and recoveries, leak-check dates and results, and who carried out the work.
Talk to us about your premises in Berkshire
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.