F-gas leak checks and records in Castlereagh
F-gas leak checks for premises in Castlereagh, with records you can show an inspector or insurer.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Castlereagh?
Expect £135–£225 per visit, first system ex VAT in Castlereagh; a typical job — leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit — usually comes to £255–£795 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 Castlereagh
Castlereagh has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Belfast is about 4 km away.
That includes premises in BT5 and BT6 and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Belfast, Newtownabbey and Lisburn. Compliance visits in Castlereagh are booked around your opening hours and the paperwork is kept for you afterwards.
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
Prices in Castlereagh
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Northern Ireland (8% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leak check, first system (includes attendance) | £135–£225 | £162–£270 | per visit |
| Each additional system, same visit | £60–£115 | £72–£138 | per system |
| F-gas asset register set-up | Up to £365 | Up to £438 | per site |
| Automatic leak detection system | £730–£2,695 | £876–£3,234 | per system |
Ex VAT. Leak checks are often combined with a service visit at no extra attendance charge.
How a visit in Castlereagh works
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.
What to think about in Castlereagh
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland follows the EU F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 rather than the GB rules. For HFC systems the leak-check thresholds and intervals are the same; it also requires checks on equipment holding 1 kg or more of certain other fluorinated gases, such as HFO refrigerants.
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.
Leased premises
If your Castlereagh 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 Castlereagh
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Compliance in Northern Ireland: refrigerant work falls under EU F-gas rules that apply in Northern Ireland, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Your questions answered
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Castlereagh?
In Castlereagh, guide prices are around £135–£225 per visit, first system, plus VAT; a typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £255–£795 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Belfast, Newtownabbey and Lisburn?
Yes. Alongside Castlereagh, we also cover Belfast, Newtownabbey and Lisburn. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Castlereagh?
All of them, including BT5 and BT6. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Which systems need F-gas leak checks in Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland follows the EU F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573. For HFC systems the thresholds and intervals match the GB rules — checks from 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent, at least every 12, 6 or 3 months depending on size — and equipment holding 1 kg or more of certain other fluorinated gases, such as HFO refrigerants, also needs checks.
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.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Castlereagh
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.