F-gas leak checks and records in Cardiff
Get your air conditioning in Cardiff 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 Cardiff?
In Cardiff, guide prices are about £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. We confirm the price once we know how many systems you have.
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.
Cardiff and surrounding areas
Cardiff has the full mix of premises that need cooling and heating: offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, clinics and technical rooms.
That includes premises in CF10, CF11, CF14, CF15, CF23 and CF24 and the surrounding districts. We also cover Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry, all within easy reach of Cardiff. For F-gas leak checks in Cardiff, we start by listing each system, its refrigerant type and charge, so you know exactly what the rules require.
Included as standard
- Refrigerant type, charge and CO2e calculation for each system
- Direct and indirect checks to the required method
- Labels and records updated
- Leak repair quote if a leak is found
- Follow-up check within one month of any repair
Guide prices in Cardiff
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 Cardiff
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.
Points to plan for in Cardiff
Repairs
If a leak is found it must be repaired without undue delay and re-checked within one month.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Operator duty
The legal duty sits with the operator — the person or business with actual control over the equipment.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Cardiff 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.
Typical premises in Cardiff
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Compliance in Wales: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
FAQs for Cardiff
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Cardiff?
In Cardiff, 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 Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry?
Yes. Alongside Cardiff, we also cover Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Cardiff?
All of them, including CF10, CF11, CF14 and CF15. 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.
What is CO2 equivalent?
The refrigerant charge in kilograms multiplied by its global warming potential (GWP), divided by 1,000. It puts every refrigerant on the same scale.
Get a guide price for Cardiff
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.