F-gas leak checks and records in Fareham
F-gas leak checks in Fareham, 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 Fareham?
Expect £165–£280 per visit, first system ex VAT in Fareham; a typical job — leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit — usually comes to £315–£995 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.
Fareham and surrounding areas
Fareham has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Portsmouth is about 9 km away.
That includes premises in PO16 and the surrounding districts. Nearby, we also cover Gosport (about 7 km), Portsmouth (about 9 km) and Waterlooville (about 11 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
Prices in Fareham
Guide prices for Fareham, set for the South East. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leak check, first system (includes attendance) | £165–£280 | £198–£336 | per visit |
| Each additional system, same visit | £75–£145 | £90–£174 | per system |
| F-gas asset register set-up | Up to £455 | Up to £546 | per site |
| Automatic leak detection system | £915–£3,395 | £1,098–£4,074 | 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 Fareham
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 Fareham
Operator duty
The legal duty sits with the operator — the person or business with actual control over the equipment.
Leased premises
If your Fareham 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.
Repairs
If a leak is found it must be repaired without undue delay and re-checked within one month.
Working hours
Most Fareham businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Who we work with in Fareham
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, 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 Fareham?
In Fareham, guide prices are around £165–£280 per visit, first system, plus VAT; a typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £315–£995 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Gosport, Portsmouth and Waterlooville?
Yes. Alongside Fareham, we also cover Gosport, Portsmouth and Waterlooville. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Fareham?
All of them, including PO16. 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 Fareham
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.