F-gas leak checks and records in Market Harborough
F-gas leak checks for premises in Market Harborough, 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 Market Harborough?
In Market Harborough, 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. 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 Market Harborough
In a town like Market Harborough, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer. Leicester is about 23 km away.
We work across Market Harborough's postcode districts, including LE16. Nearby, we also cover Corby (about 16 km), Kettering (about 16 km) and Wigston (about 16 km). The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Market Harborough should agree who arranges F-gas leak checks.
Included as standard
- 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
F-gas leak checks prices in Market Harborough
Guide prices for Market Harborough, set for the East Midlands. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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.
How we handle F-gas leak checks in Market Harborough
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 Market Harborough
Operator duty
The legal duty sits with the operator — the person or business with actual control over the equipment.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Repairs
If a leak is found it must be repaired without undue delay and re-checked within one month.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Market Harborough 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.
Types of premises we cover in Market Harborough
- 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).
Common questions from businesses in Market Harborough
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Market Harborough?
In Market Harborough, 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 Corby, Kettering and Wigston?
Yes. Alongside Market Harborough, we also cover Corby, Kettering and Wigston. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Market Harborough?
All of them, including LE16. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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.
Need F-gas leak checks in Market Harborough?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.