F-gas leak checks and records in Tyne and Wear
Get your air conditioning in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear?
In Tyne and Wear, guide prices are about £135–£230 per visit, first system, plus VAT. A typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £260–£820 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.
Working in Tyne and Wear
We cover all of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead and Washington. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include DH3, NE4, NE11, NE25, NE32, NE39, NE98 and SR9. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Tyne and Wear should agree who arranges F-gas leak checks.
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
- Labels and records updated
- Leak repair quote if a leak is found
Prices in Tyne and Wear
Guide prices for Tyne and Wear, set for the North East. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leak check, first system (includes attendance) | £135–£230 | £162–£276 | per visit |
| Each additional system, same visit | £60–£120 | £72–£144 | per system |
| F-gas asset register set-up | Up to £370 | Up to £444 | per site |
| Automatic leak detection system | £745–£2,750 | £894–£3,300 | per system |
Ex VAT. Leak checks are often combined with a service visit at no extra attendance charge.
What happens on a visit in Tyne and Wear
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 Tyne and Wear
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.
Certified engineers
Leak checks must be done by an engineer holding the right F-gas certification.
Working hours
Most Tyne and Wear businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Typical premises in Tyne and Wear
- 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.
Questions about F-gas leak checks in Tyne and Wear
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Tyne and Wear?
In Tyne and Wear, guide prices are around £135–£230 per visit, first system, plus VAT; a typical job (leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit) is £260–£820 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Northumberland, County Durham and North Yorkshire?
Yes. Alongside Tyne and Wear, we also cover Northumberland, County Durham and North Yorkshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
How often are leak checks needed?
At least every 12 months from 5 tonnes CO2e, every 6 months from 50 tonnes, and every 3 months from 500 tonnes. Where automatic leak detection is fitted, each interval doubles to 24, 12 and 6 months.
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.
Need F-gas leak checks in Tyne and Wear?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.