F-gas leak checks and records in Gillingham
Get your air conditioning in Gillingham 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 Gillingham?
Expect £165–£280 per visit, first system ex VAT in Gillingham; a typical job — leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit — usually comes to £315–£995 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.
Where we work around Gillingham
Gillingham supports a mix of high-street retail, professional offices, hospitality and light industry. Maidstone is about 14 km away.
We work across Gillingham's postcode districts, including ME7, NR34 and SP8. Neighbouring towns we cover include Chatham, Rochester and Strood. Compliance visits in Gillingham are booked around your opening hours and the paperwork is kept for you afterwards.
What the job covers
- 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
Prices in Gillingham
Guide prices for Gillingham, 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 a visit in Gillingham 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.
Local points to consider
Repairs
If a leak is found it must be repaired without undue delay and re-checked within one month.
Leased premises
If your Gillingham 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.
Operator duty
The legal duty sits with the operator — the person or business with actual control over the equipment.
Working hours
Most Gillingham businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Typical premises in Gillingham
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Common questions from businesses in Gillingham
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Gillingham?
In Gillingham, 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 Chatham, Rochester and Strood?
Yes. Alongside Gillingham, we also cover Chatham, Rochester and Strood. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Gillingham?
All of them, including ME7, NR34 and SP8. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
How long must records be kept?
For at least five years, covering refrigerant type and quantity, additions and recoveries, leak-check dates and results, and who carried out the work.
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.
Need F-gas leak checks in Gillingham?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.