F-gas leak checks and records in Southampton
F-gas leak checks in Southampton, 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 Southampton?
In Southampton, 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 Southampton
Southampton has the full mix of premises that need cooling and heating: offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, clinics and technical rooms.
Postcode districts we cover in Southampton include SO15. We also work in nearby Hythe, Totton and Eastleigh. Compliance visits in Southampton are booked around your opening hours and the paperwork is kept for you afterwards.
Included as standard
- Refrigerant type, charge and CO2e calculation for each system
- Direct and indirect checks to the required method
- Labels and records updated
- Leak repair quote if a leak is found
- Follow-up check within one month of any repair
Prices in Southampton
These guide prices are adjusted for the South East, where labour and access costs run about 15% above the UK guide.
| 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.
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.
Things to check in Southampton
Certified engineers
Leak checks must be done by an engineer holding the right F-gas certification.
Working hours
Most Southampton businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
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.
Premises we work in around Southampton
- 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.
Common questions from businesses in Southampton
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Southampton?
In Southampton, 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 Hythe, Totton and Eastleigh?
Yes. Alongside Southampton, we also cover Hythe, Totton and Eastleigh. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Southampton?
All of them, including SO15. 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 Southampton?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.