F-gas leak checks and records in Worthing
Get your air conditioning in Worthing 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 Worthing?
Expect £165–£280 per visit, first system ex VAT in Worthing; a typical job — leak checks on 3–6 systems in one visit — usually comes to £315–£995 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 Worthing
Worthing supports a mix of high-street retail, professional offices, hospitality and light industry. Brighton is about 17 km away.
We cover every Worthing postcode, including BN11, BN91, BN99 and NR20. Neighbouring towns we cover include Lancing, Shoreham-by-Sea and Portslade. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Worthing should agree who arranges F-gas leak checks.
Included as standard
- Refrigerant type, charge and CO2e calculation for each system
- Leak check by an F-gas certified engineer
- Labels and records updated
- Leak repair quote if a leak is found
- Follow-up check within one month of any repair
Local guide prices for Worthing
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.
The visit, step by step
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 Worthing
Operator duty
The legal duty sits with the operator — the person or business with actual control over the equipment.
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.
Repairs
If a leak is found it must be repaired without undue delay and re-checked within one month.
Working hours
Most Worthing businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Who we work with in Worthing
- 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).
Questions about F-gas leak checks in Worthing
How much do F-gas leak checks cost in Worthing?
In Worthing, 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 Lancing, Shoreham-by-Sea and Portslade?
Yes. Alongside Worthing, we also cover Lancing, Shoreham-by-Sea and Portslade. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Worthing?
All of them, including BN11, BN91, BN99 and NR20. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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 Worthing?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.