F-gas leak checks and records in New Malden
Stay compliant in New Malden: F-gas leak checks arranged, recorded and followed up.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in New Malden?
Expect £185–£315 per visit, first system ex VAT in New Malden; a typical job — leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit — usually comes to £345–£1,095 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.
Covering New Malden and nearby
In New Malden, commercial premises range from street-level shops and restaurants to offices in converted and modern buildings, many with managing agents and landlord consents to work through.
Postcode districts we cover in New Malden include KT3. We also work in nearby Surbiton, Morden and Wimbledon. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in New Malden 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
- Follow-up check within one month of any repair
Guide prices in New Malden
These guide prices are adjusted for London, where labour and access costs run about 28% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leak check, first system (includes attendance) | £185–£315 | £222–£378 | per visit |
| Each additional system, same visit | £85–£160 | £102–£192 | per system |
| F-gas asset register set-up | Up to £505 | Up to £606 | per site |
| Automatic leak detection system | £995–£3,795 | £1,194–£4,554 | per system |
Ex VAT. Leak checks are often combined with a service visit at no extra attendance charge.
How a visit in New Malden 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.
Before you book in New Malden
Repairs
If a leak is found it must be repaired without undue delay and re-checked within one month.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around New Malden 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.
Leased premises
If your New Malden 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.
Typical premises in New Malden
- 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 New Malden
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in New Malden?
In New Malden, guide prices are around £185–£315 per visit, first system, plus VAT; a typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £345–£1,095 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Surbiton, Morden and Wimbledon?
Yes. Alongside New Malden, we also cover Surbiton, Morden and Wimbledon. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in New Malden?
All of them, including KT3. 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 New Malden?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.