F-gas leak checks and records in Queensferry
F-gas leak checks for premises in Queensferry, 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 Queensferry?
In Queensferry, guide prices are about £140–£235 per visit, first system, plus VAT. A typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £265–£835 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.
Where we work around Queensferry
Most commercial premises in and around Queensferry are shops, offices, salons, pubs and small industrial units. Edinburgh is about 14 km away.
We cover every Queensferry postcode, including EH29, EH30 and KY11. Neighbouring towns we cover include Broxburn, Dunfermline and Currie. For F-gas leak checks in Queensferry, we start by listing each system, its refrigerant type and charge, so you know exactly what the rules require.
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
- Leak repair quote if a leak is found
Guide prices in Queensferry
Guide prices for Queensferry, set for Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leak check, first system (includes attendance) | £140–£235 | £168–£282 | per visit |
| Each additional system, same visit | £60–£120 | £72–£144 | per system |
| F-gas asset register set-up | Up to £380 | Up to £456 | per site |
| Automatic leak detection system | £765–£2,850 | £918–£3,420 | per system |
Ex VAT. Leak checks are often combined with a service visit at no extra attendance charge.
What happens on a visit in Queensferry
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.
Things to check in Queensferry
Certified engineers
Leak checks must be done by an engineer holding the right F-gas certification.
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.
Operator duty
The legal duty sits with the operator — the person or business with actual control over the equipment.
Leased premises
If your Queensferry 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 Queensferry
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
In Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions from businesses in Queensferry
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Queensferry?
In Queensferry, guide prices are around £140–£235 per visit, first system, plus VAT; a typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £265–£835 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Broxburn, Dunfermline and Currie?
Yes. Alongside Queensferry, we also cover Broxburn, Dunfermline and Currie. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Queensferry?
All of them, including EH29, EH30 and KY11. 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.
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 Queensferry
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.