F-gas leak checks and records in Exeter
F-gas leak checks in Exeter, with the paperwork handled for you.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Exeter?
In Exeter, 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.
Exeter and surrounding areas
In Exeter, typical commercial premises include town-centre shops and offices, surgeries, gyms and units on business parks.
We work across Exeter's postcode districts, including EX2. Nearby, we also cover Exmouth (about 15 km), Tiverton (about 20 km) and Newton Abbot (about 22 km). 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 the job covers
- Leak check by an F-gas certified engineer
- 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
Local guide prices for Exeter
Guide prices for Exeter, set for the South West. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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.
The visit, step by step
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 Exeter
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 Exeter 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.
Certified engineers
Leak checks must be done by an engineer holding the right F-gas certification.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Exeter are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Types of premises we cover in Exeter
- 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 Exeter?
In Exeter, 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 Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot?
Yes. Alongside Exeter, we also cover Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Exeter?
All of them, including EX2. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
How often are leak checks needed?
At least every 12 months from 5 tonnes CO2e, every 6 months from 50 tonnes, and every 3 months from 500 tonnes. Where automatic leak detection is fitted, each interval doubles to 24, 12 and 6 months.
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.
Need F-gas leak checks in Exeter?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.