Leak detection and regassing in Wantage
If an older system in your Wantage home uses R22, replacement is usually the route, because it can no longer be recharged. The South East sees some of the UK's warmest summer days, and south-facing rooms and conservatories feel it first.
Flare joints are a frequent leak point on older split systems, so they are among the first things checked on a visit in Wantage. Wantage lies roughly 13 miles from Oxford, and we cover it as part of Oxfordshire. That includes the OX12 postcode district.
Prices in Wantage
Budget around £300–£1,195 leak find, repair and recharge including VAT for leak detection and regassing in and around Wantage. That is above the UK middle, mainly because labour and access cost more in South East England. 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
Any work on the refrigerant circuit in Wantage, from regassing to removal, must be done by F-gas certified engineers, with records kept.
The visit
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. We agree the visit price before we come. On the day the engineer checks the system, carries out the agreed work and talks you through anything they find.
What is included
Every job in Wantage includes:
- Nitrogen pressure test
- Leak search with calibrated detectors
- F-gas record entry
- Repair of joints or components
- Recharge by weight to the nameplate
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Didcot (8 miles), Abingdon (8 miles) and Wallingford (13 miles). See all services in Wantage or leak detection and regassing across Oxfordshire.

