Leak detection and regassing across Argyll and Bute
If an older system in your Oban home uses R22, replacement is usually the route, because it can no longer be recharged. Flare joints are a frequent leak point on older split systems, so they are among the first things checked on a visit in Oban. Here, heat pumps are sized for low winter temperatures and exposed sites.
Prices in Argyll and Bute
For Argyll and Bute, expect roughly £220 to £895 leak find, repair and recharge, VAT included, adjusted for typical Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland rates. Labour rates in the Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland keep this slightly under the national middle. The main variables are the number of indoor units, access to the outdoor unit and whether any parts are needed. For reference, the Standard option in Argyll and Bute (leak in pipework or valve, full recharge) usually comes to about £350–£595.
Simple
Accessible flare joint leak, small charge.
Standard
Leak in pipework or valve, full recharge.
Complex
Hidden or coil leak, multiple visits.
Regulations and records
Refrigerant handling is regulated, so every visit in Argyll and Bute that touches the refrigerant circuit is carried out by F-gas certified engineers.
The visit
A photo of the indoor unit's label and a short description of the problem help us price the visit accurately and bring what is likely to be needed. Before booking, tell us the make and model and what the system is doing. We confirm the visit price, then the engineer arrives with the right equipment and, where possible, the right parts.
What is included
Included with leak detection and regassing across Argyll and Bute:
- Deep vacuum
- F-gas record entry
- Leak search with calibrated detectors
- Nitrogen pressure test
- Repair of joints or components
- Recharge by weight to the nameplate
Towns in Argyll and Bute
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