F-gas leak checks and records in Dumfries and Galloway
Stay compliant in Dumfries and Galloway: 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 Dumfries and Galloway?
Expect £140–£235 per visit, first system ex VAT in Dumfries and Galloway; a typical job — leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit — usually comes to £265–£835 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 Dumfries and Galloway and nearby
We cover all of Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries, Stranraer and Annan. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include DG1, DG3, DG5, DG7, DG10, DG12, DG14 and ML12. 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 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
- Leak repair quote if a leak is found
- Follow-up check within one month of any repair
Guide prices in Dumfries and Galloway
These guide prices are adjusted for Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 4% 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 £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 Dumfries and Galloway
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 Dumfries and Galloway
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 Dumfries and Galloway 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.
Repairs
If a leak is found it must be repaired without undue delay and re-checked within one month.
Neighbours and noise
Outdoor units near flats — common above shops — need careful siting so noise at neighbours' windows stays low. We choose positions and quieter units with that in mind.
Premises we work in around Dumfries and Galloway
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Two rules matter for most businesses in Scotland: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for systems of 12 kW or more.
Common questions from businesses in Dumfries and Galloway
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Dumfries and Galloway?
In Dumfries and Galloway, 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 Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and the Scottish Borders?
Yes. Alongside Dumfries and Galloway, we also cover Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and the Scottish Borders. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
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.
Get a guide price for Dumfries and Galloway
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.