Leak detection and regassing in Strood
Flare joints are a frequent leak point on older split systems, so they are among the first things checked on a visit in Strood. The South East sees some of the UK's warmest summer days, and south-facing rooms and conservatories feel it first.
If an older system in your Strood home uses R22, replacement is usually the route, because it can no longer be recharged. We cover Strood as part of Kent, roughly 9 miles from Maidstone. That includes the ME2 postcode district.
Prices in Strood
In South East England, our guide range for leak detection and regassing is £300–£1,195 leak find, repair and recharge, including VAT. South East England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. Access, the number of indoor units and any parts are what move the price, and we confirm it before booking. As an example, the Standard option (leak in pipework or valve, full recharge) would typically be £495–£795 here.
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 Strood that touches the refrigerant circuit is carried out by F-gas certified engineers.
The visit
Visits in Strood 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. 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.
What is included
Every job in Strood includes:
- F-gas record entry
- Recharge by weight to the nameplate
- Repair of joints or components
- Nitrogen pressure test
- Deep vacuum
Nearby
If you are just outside Strood, we also work in Rochester (1 mile), Chatham (2 miles) and Gillingham (3 miles). See all services in Strood or leak detection and regassing across Kent.