F-gas leak checks and records in Shoreham-by-Sea
Get your air conditioning in Shoreham-by-Sea on the right side of the rules with F-gas leak checks.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Shoreham-by-Sea?
In Shoreham-by-Sea, guide prices are about £165–£280 per visit, first system, plus VAT. A typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £315–£995 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 Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea is a smaller town in West Sussex, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units. Worthing is about 7 km away.
We cover every Shoreham-by-Sea postcode, including BN43. Nearby, we also cover Lancing (about 3 km), Portslade (about 4 km) and Worthing (about 7 km). Compliance visits in Shoreham-by-Sea are booked around your opening hours and the paperwork is kept for you afterwards.
What the job covers
- Refrigerant type, charge and CO2e calculation for each system
- Leak check by an F-gas certified engineer
- 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 Shoreham-by-Sea
Guide prices for Shoreham-by-Sea, set for the South East. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leak check, first system (includes attendance) | £165–£280 | £198–£336 | per visit |
| Each additional system, same visit | £75–£145 | £90–£174 | per system |
| F-gas asset register set-up | Up to £455 | Up to £546 | per site |
| Automatic leak detection system | £915–£3,395 | £1,098–£4,074 | per system |
Ex VAT. Leak checks are often combined with a service visit at no extra attendance charge.
How a visit in Shoreham-by-Sea 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.
Local points to consider
Certified engineers
Leak checks must be done by an engineer holding the right F-gas certification.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Shoreham-by-Sea 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.
Neighbours and noise
Outdoor units near flats — common above shops — need careful siting so noise at neighbours' windows stays low. We choose positions and quieter units with that in mind.
Who we work with in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Your questions answered
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Shoreham-by-Sea?
In Shoreham-by-Sea, guide prices are around £165–£280 per visit, first system, plus VAT; a typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £315–£995 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Lancing, Portslade and Worthing?
Yes. Alongside Shoreham-by-Sea, we also cover Lancing, Portslade and Worthing. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Shoreham-by-Sea?
All of them, including BN43. 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.
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 Shoreham-by-Sea
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.