F-gas leak checks and records in Briton Ferry
Stay compliant in Briton Ferry: F-gas leak checks arranged, recorded and followed up.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Briton Ferry?
Expect £140–£235 per visit, first system ex VAT in Briton Ferry; a typical job — leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit — usually comes to £260–£825 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.
Covering Briton Ferry and nearby
Businesses in Briton Ferry range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses. Swansea is about 9 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Briton Ferry include SA11. Nearby, we also cover Neath (about 4 km), Swansea (about 9 km) and Maesteg (about 11 km). 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 you get
- Refrigerant type, charge and CO2e calculation for each system
- Leak check by an F-gas certified engineer
- Direct and indirect checks to the required method
- Leak repair quote if a leak is found
- Follow-up check within one month of any repair
Prices in Briton Ferry
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Wales (5% below the UK guide).
| 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 £375 | Up to £450 | per site |
| Automatic leak detection system | £755–£2,795 | £906–£3,354 | 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 Briton Ferry
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
Repairs
If a leak is found it must be repaired without undue delay and re-checked within one month.
Working hours
Most Briton Ferry businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Certified engineers
Leak checks must be done by an engineer holding the right F-gas certification.
Leased premises
If your Briton Ferry 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.
Typical premises in Briton Ferry
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
In Wales, 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.
Common questions from businesses in Briton Ferry
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Briton Ferry?
In Briton Ferry, 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 £260–£825 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Neath, Swansea and Maesteg?
Yes. Alongside Briton Ferry, we also cover Neath, Swansea and Maesteg. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Briton Ferry?
All of them, including SA11. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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 often are leak checks needed?
At least every 12 months from 5 tonnes CO2e, every 6 months from 50 tonnes, and every 3 months from 500 tonnes. Where automatic leak detection is fitted, each interval doubles to 24, 12 and 6 months.
Talk to us about your premises in Briton Ferry
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.