F-gas leak checks and records in Woking
Stay compliant in Woking: 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 Woking?
Expect £165–£280 per visit, first system ex VAT in Woking; a typical job — leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit — usually comes to £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.
Woking and surrounding areas
In Woking, typical commercial premises include town-centre shops and offices, surgeries, gyms and units on business parks. Slough is about 21 km away.
That includes premises in GU22 and the surrounding districts. Neighbouring towns we cover include Weybridge, Guildford and Egham. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Woking should agree who arranges F-gas leak checks.
What is included
- 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 Woking
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.
What happens on a visit in Woking
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 Woking
Operator duty
The legal duty sits with the operator — the person or business with actual control over the equipment.
Working hours
Most Woking businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Certified engineers
Leak checks must be done by an engineer holding the right F-gas certification.
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.
Who we work with in Woking
- 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).
Your questions answered
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Woking?
In Woking, 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 Weybridge, Guildford and Egham?
Yes. Alongside Woking, we also cover Weybridge, Guildford and Egham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Woking?
All of them, including GU22. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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.
Get a guide price for Woking
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.