Leak detection and regassing in Heavitree
South West summers are milder on the coast, but sheltered towns and south-facing rooms still overheat, and efficient winter heating matters just as much. Flare joints are a frequent leak point on older split systems, so they are among the first things checked on a visit in Heavitree.
If a system in Heavitree has needed gas before, the original leak was probably never fixed. Heavitree is about 37 miles from Plymouth and falls within our Devon coverage. Coverage includes EX2 and EX1.
Prices in Heavitree
Guide prices around Heavitree run from £245 to £995 leak find, repair and recharge including VAT. That is broadly in line with national guide prices. The price depends mostly on how many indoor units there are and how easy the outdoor unit is to reach. Typical Standard work (leak in pipework or valve, full recharge) lands around £395–£650 in this area.
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 Heavitree that touches the refrigerant circuit is carried out by F-gas certified engineers.
The visit
Visits in Heavitree are booked at a price agreed with you in advance. If the engineer finds anything beyond the agreed work, they explain it and price it before carrying it out. 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
Every job in Heavitree includes:
- Leak search with calibrated detectors
- Deep vacuum
- Recharge by weight to the nameplate
- Repair of joints or components
- Nitrogen pressure test
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Exeter (1 mile), Exmouth (8 miles) and Tiverton (13 miles). See all services in Heavitree or leak detection and regassing across Devon.

