F-gas leak checks and records in Shirley
F-gas leak checks in Shirley, with the paperwork handled for you.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Shirley?
Expect £145–£245 per visit, first system ex VAT in Shirley; a typical job — leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit — usually comes to £275–£870 plus VAT. You get the price before the visit 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.
Shirley and surrounding areas
Shirley has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Solihull is about 3 km away.
We work across Shirley's postcode districts, including B90, BH23, CR0, DE6 and SO15. We also cover Solihull, Birmingham and Smethwick, all within easy reach of Shirley. For F-gas leak checks in Shirley, 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
- Follow-up check within one month of any repair
Prices in Shirley
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the West Midlands (no change from the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leak check, first system (includes attendance) | £145–£245 | £174–£294 | per visit |
| Each additional system, same visit | £65–£125 | £78–£150 | per system |
| F-gas asset register set-up | Up to £395 | Up to £474 | per site |
| Automatic leak detection system | £795–£2,950 | £954–£3,540 | per system |
Ex VAT. Leak checks are often combined with a service visit at no extra attendance charge.
What happens on a visit in Shirley
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 Shirley
Operator duty
The legal duty sits with the operator — the person or business with actual control over the equipment.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Repairs
If a leak is found it must be repaired without undue delay and re-checked within one month.
Leased premises
If your Shirley 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.
Premises we work in around Shirley
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
FAQs for Shirley
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Shirley?
In Shirley, guide prices are around £145–£245 per visit, first system, plus VAT; a typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £275–£870 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Solihull, Birmingham and Smethwick?
Yes. Alongside Shirley, we also cover Solihull, Birmingham and Smethwick. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Shirley?
All of them, including B90, BH23, CR0 and DE6. 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.
Need F-gas leak checks in Shirley?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.