F-gas leak checks and records in Stourbridge
Get your air conditioning in Stourbridge 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 Stourbridge?
Expect £145–£245 per visit, first system ex VAT in Stourbridge; 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.
Where we work around Stourbridge
Stourbridge has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Dudley is about 6 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Stourbridge include DY8. We also cover Brierley Hill, Kingswinford and Dudley, all within easy reach of Stourbridge. For F-gas leak checks in Stourbridge, 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
- 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
F-gas leak checks prices in Stourbridge
Guide prices for Stourbridge, set for the West Midlands. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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.
How a visit in Stourbridge 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.
Points to plan for in Stourbridge
Certified engineers
Leak checks must be done by an engineer holding the right F-gas certification.
Working hours
Most Stourbridge 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.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Stourbridge often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Types of premises we cover in Stourbridge
- 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 Stourbridge?
In Stourbridge, 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 Brierley Hill, Kingswinford and Dudley?
Yes. Alongside Stourbridge, we also cover Brierley Hill, Kingswinford and Dudley. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Stourbridge?
All of them, including DY8. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Stourbridge
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.