Leak detection and regassing in Stornoway

Leak detection and regassing in Stornoway

Flare joints are a frequent leak point on older split systems, so they are among the first things checked on a visit in Stornoway. In the Highlands, Islands and the North East of Scotland, systems are sized for cold winter days first.

If a system in Stornoway has needed gas before, the original leak was probably never fixed. Stornoway is one of the main towns we cover in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, alongside Kirkwall and Lerwick. Homes in HS1 are all within our coverage.

Prices in Stornoway

Guide prices around Stornoway run from £220 to £895 leak find, repair and recharge including VAT. The price depends mostly on how many indoor units there are and how easy the outdoor unit is to reach. As an example, the Standard option (leak in pipework or valve, full recharge) would typically be £350–£595 here. Travel, ferry or accommodation costs for Stornoway are not in these figures. They are quoted to you as a fixed amount in writing before you book.

Regulations and records

Repairs, recoveries and leak checks in Stornoway are carried out by F-gas certified engineers, and we keep the records the rules require.

The visit

Visits in Stornoway are by arrangement. We quote the full cost, including any travel or ferry time, in writing before booking, and agree any extra work with you before it is done. Because travel is involved, we confirm the visit date and the full price in writing first, and where possible combine visits to keep the cost down.

What is included

Included with leak detection and regassing in Stornoway:

• F-gas record entry
• Deep vacuum
• Recharge by weight to the nameplate
• Nitrogen pressure test
• Leak search with calibrated detectors

Nearby

We plan each job in Stornoway on its own, agreeing dates and any travel costs with you first. See all services in Stornoway or leak detection and regassing across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles.