F-gas leak checks and records in Currie
Get your air conditioning in Currie 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 Currie?
Expect £140–£235 per visit, first system ex VAT in Currie; a typical job — leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit — usually comes to £265–£835 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.
Our coverage in Currie
Currie is a smaller town in Edinburgh, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units. Edinburgh is about 10 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Currie include EH14. We also work in nearby Balerno, Penicuik and Broxburn. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Currie should agree who arranges F-gas leak checks.
What is included
- 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
- Labels and records updated
- Follow-up check within one month of any repair
Guide prices in Currie
Guide prices for Currie, set for Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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 £380 | Up to £456 | per site |
| Automatic leak detection system | £765–£2,850 | £918–£3,420 | 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 Currie
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 Currie
Operator duty
The legal duty sits with the operator — the person or business with actual control over the equipment.
Working hours
Most Currie 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 Currie 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 Currie
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
In Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions from businesses in Currie
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Currie?
In Currie, 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 £265–£835 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Balerno, Penicuik and Broxburn?
Yes. Alongside Currie, we also cover Balerno, Penicuik and Broxburn. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Currie?
All of them, including EH14. 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.
Talk to us about your premises in Currie
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.