F-gas leak checks and records in Cirencester
Get your air conditioning in Cirencester 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 Cirencester?
In Cirencester, guide prices are about £145–£255 per visit, first system, plus VAT. A typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £285–£905 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.
Our coverage in Cirencester
Most commercial premises in and around Cirencester are shops, offices, salons, pubs and small industrial units. Cheltenham is about 21 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Cirencester include GL7. Nearby, we also cover Stroud (about 16 km), Cheltenham (about 21 km) and Swindon (about 22 km). Many buildings have a mix of older and newer systems, so we record each one separately and nothing is missed.
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 Cirencester
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the South West (4% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leak check, first system (includes attendance) | £145–£255 | £174–£306 | per visit |
| Each additional system, same visit | £70–£130 | £84–£156 | per system |
| F-gas asset register set-up | Up to £410 | Up to £492 | per site |
| Automatic leak detection system | £825–£3,050 | £990–£3,660 | per system |
Ex VAT. Leak checks are often combined with a service visit at no extra attendance charge.
How a visit in Cirencester 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.
Things to check in Cirencester
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 Cirencester 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.
Types of premises we cover in Cirencester
- 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.
Your questions answered
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Cirencester?
In Cirencester, guide prices are around £145–£255 per visit, first system, plus VAT; a typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £285–£905 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Stroud, Cheltenham and Swindon?
Yes. Alongside Cirencester, we also cover Stroud, Cheltenham and Swindon. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Cirencester?
All of them, including GL7. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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.
Get a guide price for Cirencester
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.