F-gas leak checks and records in Kettering
Get your air conditioning in Kettering 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 Kettering?
Expect £140–£240 per visit, first system ex VAT in Kettering; a typical job — leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit — usually comes to £270–£855 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 Kettering
In Kettering, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units. Northampton is about 20 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Kettering include NN16. Neighbouring towns we cover include Wellingborough, Corby and Rushden. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Kettering should agree who arranges F-gas leak checks.
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
- Labels and records updated
- Follow-up check within one month of any repair
Prices in Kettering
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the East Midlands (2% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leak check, first system (includes attendance) | £140–£240 | £168–£288 | per visit |
| Each additional system, same visit | £65–£120 | £78–£144 | per system |
| F-gas asset register set-up | Up to £385 | Up to £462 | per site |
| Automatic leak detection system | £780–£2,895 | £936–£3,474 | per system |
Ex VAT. Leak checks are often combined with a service visit at no extra attendance charge.
What happens on a visit in Kettering
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.
Before you book in Kettering
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 Kettering are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Operator duty
The legal duty sits with the operator — the person or business with actual control over the equipment.
Working hours
Most Kettering businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Types of premises we cover in Kettering
- 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 Kettering?
In Kettering, 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 Wellingborough, Corby and Rushden?
Yes. Alongside Kettering, we also cover Wellingborough, Corby and Rushden. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Kettering?
All of them, including NN16. 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.
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 Kettering
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.