F-gas leak checks and records in Swindon
Stay compliant in Swindon: F-gas leak checks arranged, recorded and followed up.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Swindon?
Expect £145–£255 per visit, first system ex VAT in Swindon; a typical job — leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit — usually comes to £285–£905 plus VAT. We confirm the price once we know how many systems you have.
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.
Covering Swindon and nearby
Swindon is one of the main commercial centres in Wiltshire, with city-centre offices, retail streets, hospitality venues and business parks on its edges.
Postcode districts we cover in Swindon include DY3, GL51, SN1, SN25, SN26 and SN38. Neighbouring towns we cover include Cirencester, Chippenham and Melksham. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Swindon should agree who arranges F-gas leak checks.
What you get
- 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
F-gas leak checks prices in Swindon
These guide prices are adjusted for the South West, where labour and access costs run about 4% above the UK guide.
| 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 £410 | Up to £492 | per site |
| Automatic leak detection system | £825–£3,050 | £990–£3,660 | per system |
Ex VAT. Leak checks are often combined with a service visit at no extra attendance charge.
How we handle F-gas leak checks in Swindon
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 Swindon
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 Swindon 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.
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.
Who we work with in Swindon
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Common questions from businesses in Swindon
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Swindon?
In Swindon, 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 £285–£905 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Cirencester, Chippenham and Melksham?
Yes. Alongside Swindon, we also cover Cirencester, Chippenham and Melksham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Swindon?
All of them, including DY3, GL51, SN1 and SN25. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
Who is responsible for F-gas compliance?
The operator of the equipment — normally the business with control over it. Contractors do the checks; the operator must make sure they happen and keep records.
Need F-gas leak checks in Swindon?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.