Refrigerant Leak Detection & Repair
Locate and repair refrigerant leaks fast — stay legal, protect performance.
Overview
Standalone electronic and UV-tracer leak detection for AC, VRF and refrigeration systems. Used when a system is losing charge, when a compliance leak check has flagged a suspect area, or for pre-purchase due diligence on commercial premises.
Who needs it
Any operator of a refrigerant system that has lost pressure, tripped a low-pressure fault, iced up, or shown reduced cooling. Legally required within 1 month of any known leak on an F-Gas registered system.
How often
On demand — plus mandatory re-check within 30 days of any repair on an F-Gas registered system.
Legal basis
UK F-Gas Regulation 2015/1191 — mandatory leak detection following a repair and, for systems ≥500 t CO₂e, permanent fixed leak-detection systems.
Price & turnaround
From £180 + VAT
Same-day or next-day attendance across London.
What's Included
- Electronic sniffer detection to 3 g/year sensitivity
- UV dye tracer for hard-to-find intermittent leaks
- Pressure decay and standing-pressure tests
- Pinpoint report and photographic evidence
- Repair, recover, re-charge and re-test in one visit where possible
What You Receive
- Leak location report with photos
- F-Gas logbook entry with weights recovered and added
- Repair certificate and 30-day re-test schedule
Penalties for non-compliance
Continuing to operate a leaking F-Gas system without repair is an offence carrying the same enforcement powers as failing to leak-check at all.
Leak Detection — FAQs
Who legally needs a Leak Detection?+
Any operator of a refrigerant system that has lost pressure, tripped a low-pressure fault, iced up, or shown reduced cooling. Legally required within 1 month of any known leak on an F-Gas registered system.
How often is a Leak Detection required?+
On demand — plus mandatory re-check within 30 days of any repair on an F-Gas registered system.
What is the legal basis for the Leak Detection?+
UK F-Gas Regulation 2015/1191 — mandatory leak detection following a repair and, for systems ≥500 t CO₂e, permanent fixed leak-detection systems.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?+
Continuing to operate a leaking F-Gas system without repair is an offence carrying the same enforcement powers as failing to leak-check at all.
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