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F-gas leak checks and records in Greater Manchester

F-gas leak checks for premises in Greater Manchester, with records you can show an inspector or insurer.

  • Price confirmed before booking
  • Every system listed and checked
  • Records you can show an inspector

How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Greater Manchester?

In Greater Manchester, guide prices are about £140–£240 per visit, first system, plus VAT. A typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £270–£855 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.

Working in Greater Manchester

We cover all of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton and Stockport. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.

Postcode districts we cover include BL0, M2, M16, M29, M50, OL9, SK7 and WN7. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Greater Manchester should agree who arranges F-gas leak checks.

What we do

  • 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
  • Leak repair quote if a leak is found

Guide prices in Greater Manchester

Guide prices for Greater Manchester, set for the North West. Your fixed price comes in writing.

F-gas leak checks guide prices, Greater Manchester
ItemGuide price (ex VAT)Inc VATBasis
Leak check, first system (includes attendance)£140–£240£168–£288per visit
Each additional system, same visit£65–£120£78–£144per system
F-gas asset register set-upUp to £385Up to £462per site
Automatic leak detection system£780–£2,895£936–£3,474per system

Ex VAT. Leak checks are often combined with a service visit at no extra attendance charge.

What happens on a visit in Greater Manchester

  1. Asset check

    We record each system's refrigerant type and charge and calculate its CO2e.

  2. Set the frequency

    Each system gets the legal interval for its CO2e and any automatic leak detection.

  3. Check

    The engineer checks joints, valves, components and operating data for signs of leakage.

  4. Record

    Results are recorded and kept on your F-gas log for at least five years.

Local points to consider

Operator duty

The legal duty sits with the operator — the person or business with actual control over the equipment.

Working hours

Most Greater Manchester businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.

Repairs

If a leak is found it must be repaired without undue delay and re-checked within one month.

Leased premises

If your Greater Manchester 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.

Who we work with in Greater Manchester

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 Greater Manchester?

In Greater Manchester, guide prices are around £140–£240 per visit, first system, plus VAT; a typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £270–£855 plus VAT.

Do you also cover Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside?

Yes. Alongside Greater Manchester, we also cover Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside. 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.

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 Greater Manchester

The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.

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