Air conditioning repairs in Cardiff
Air conditioning repairs in Cardiff, with the visit price agreed before we come and a written report after.
- Visit price agreed before we book
- Written report after every visit
- F-gas records updated where required
How much do air conditioning repairs cost in Cardiff?
In Cardiff, expect around £140–£280 per repair visit, plus VAT. A typical job (diagnostic visit, first hour) is £140–£280 plus VAT. Parts and repairs are only done once you approve the price.
Air conditioning repair is diagnosing and fixing a fault in a cooling system — for example a refrigerant leak, a failed compressor, fan motor, sensor or circuit board, a blocked condensate drain or a controls problem.
Cardiff and surrounding areas
Cardiff has the full mix of premises that need cooling and heating: offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, clinics and technical rooms.
That includes premises in CF10, CF11, CF14, CF15, CF23 and CF24 and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry. If a system in Cardiff is old and keeps failing, we will tell you honestly whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
What is included
- Fault-finding with diagnostic equipment
- Error code diagnosis for most commercial makes
- Refrigerant leak location and repair
- Replacement of fans, sensors, boards, pumps and valves
- Written report and F-gas record update
Prices in Cardiff
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Wales (5% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic visit (first hour) | £140–£280 | £168–£336 | per visit |
| Condensate pump replacement | £185–£375 | £222–£450 | per unit |
| Leak find and repair, with re-gas | £375–£1,395 | £450–£1,674 | per system |
| Fan motor or PCB replacement | £280–£845 | £336–£1,014 | per unit |
| Compressor replacement | £1,195–£3,750 | £1,434–£4,500 | per outdoor unit |
Ex VAT. Repair visits are charged; parts and labour beyond diagnosis are quoted first.
How a visit in Cardiff works
Tell us the symptoms
Make, model, error code and what the unit is doing helps us bring the right parts.
Diagnose
The engineer finds the cause and explains it.
Quote
You get a price for the repair before any work goes ahead.
Repair and test
The fault is fixed, the system tested and the records updated.
What to think about in Cardiff
Repeat failures
If a system has failed several times, we compare the cost of repair against replacement.
Leased premises
If your Cardiff premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
Refrigerant leaks
Topping up without finding the leak is a false economy and, for systems above the threshold, a breach of F-gas leak repair duties.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Cardiff are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Who we work with in Cardiff
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
Two rules matter for most businesses in Wales: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Your questions answered
How much do air conditioning repairs cost in Cardiff?
In Cardiff, expect about £140–£280 per repair visit, plus VAT. A typical job (diagnostic visit, first hour) is £140–£280 plus VAT. Any parts or repairs are priced before we go ahead.
Do you also cover Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry?
Yes. Alongside Cardiff, we also cover Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Cardiff?
All of them, including CF10, CF11, CF14 and CF15. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Is it worth repairing an old system?
If it uses R22, has repeated faults or needs a compressor, replacement is often better value. We give you both options.
How quickly can you come out?
Tell us how urgent it is when you contact us and we will give you the earliest visit we can, with the price agreed before we come.
Get a guide price for Cardiff
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.