F-gas leak checks and records in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
F-gas leak checks for premises in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, with records you can show an inspector or insurer.
- Price and travel confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Expect £145–£255 per visit, first system ex VAT in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles; a typical job — leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit — usually comes to £290–£915 plus VAT. For remote and island locations, a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.
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.
Our coverage in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
We cover Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles by arrangement, including Stornoway, Kirkwall and Lerwick. We quote for premises right across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include HS1, HS3, HS5, HS7, HS9, KW16, ZE1 and ZE3. For F-gas leak checks in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, we start by listing each system, its refrigerant type and charge, so you know exactly what the rules require.
We cover Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked. We group visits where we can to keep it down.
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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Guide prices for Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, set for the north of Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leak check, first system (includes attendance) | £145–£255 | £174–£306 | per visit |
| Each additional system, same visit | £70–£130 | £84–£156 | per system |
| F-gas asset register set-up | Up to £415 | Up to £498 | per site |
| Automatic leak detection system | £835–£3,095 | £1,002–£3,714 | per system |
Ex VAT. Leak checks are often combined with a service visit at no extra attendance charge.
The visit, step by step
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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Operator duty
The legal duty sits with the operator — the person or business with actual control over the equipment.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Repairs
If a leak is found it must be repaired without undue delay and re-checked within one month.
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.
Types of premises we cover in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- 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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
In Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, guide prices are around £145–£255 per visit, first system, plus VAT; a typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £290–£915 plus VAT. A travel charge for Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is quoted before the visit is booked.
Do you also cover Highland and Argyll and Bute?
Yes. Alongside Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, we also cover Highland and Argyll and Bute. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Visits to Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles are by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.