F-gas leak checks and records in the Lothians
Get your air conditioning in the Lothians 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 the Lothians?
In the Lothians, guide prices are about £140–£235 per visit, first system, plus VAT. A typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £265–£835 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.
The Lothians and surrounding areas
We cover all of the Lothians, including Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate, Bonnyrigg and Penicuik. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include EH10, EH20, EH25, EH31, EH36, EH41, EH49 and TD13. Compliance visits in the Lothians 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
- Direct and indirect checks to the required method
- Leak repair quote if a leak is found
- Follow-up check within one month of any repair
F-gas leak checks prices in the Lothians
These guide prices are adjusted for Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 4% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leak check, first system (includes attendance) | £140–£235 | £168–£282 | per visit |
| Each additional system, same visit | £60–£120 | £72–£144 | per system |
| F-gas asset register set-up | Up to £380 | Up to £456 | per site |
| Automatic leak detection system | £765–£2,850 | £918–£3,420 | 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 the Lothians
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 the Lothians
Repairs
If a leak is found it must be repaired without undue delay and re-checked within one month.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Operator duty
The legal duty sits with the operator — the person or business with actual control over the equipment.
Working hours
Most the Lothians businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Premises we work in around the Lothians
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Compliance in Scotland: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Common questions from businesses in the Lothians
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in the Lothians?
In the Lothians, guide prices are around £140–£235 per visit, first system, plus VAT; a typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £265–£835 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Edinburgh, Fife and Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire?
Yes. Alongside the Lothians, we also cover Edinburgh, Fife and Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
Need F-gas leak checks in the Lothians?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.