Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Barnstaple
From a single room to a whole floor: air conditioning replacement in Barnstaple, planned around your trading hours.
- Free site survey and fixed written quote
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Barnstaple?
In Barnstaple, guide prices run from about £1,695 to £4,650 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) usually comes to £6,195–£15,095 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the free survey.
Air conditioning replacement is removing an old system — often one using R22 or R410A refrigerant — and installing new, more efficient equipment, re-using pipework where it is safe and compatible.
Working in Barnstaple
Businesses in Barnstaple range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses.
That includes premises in EX31 and the surrounding districts. Buildings across Devon range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
What the job covers
- Condition survey of the existing system
- Refrigerant recovery with waste transfer documentation
- Removal and disposal of old equipment
- Installation of new efficient units
- Commissioning and new F-gas records
Local guide prices for Barnstaple
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the South West (4% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like-for-like split replacement | £1,695–£3,595 | £2,034–£4,314 | per system |
| Cassette replacement | £2,250–£4,650 | £2,700–£5,580 | per unit |
| Refrigerant recovery and disposal | £205–£620 | £246–£744 | per system |
| Pipework flush and test (re-use) | £205–£620 | £246–£744 | per circuit |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
How it works in Barnstaple
Survey
We record what is installed, its condition and refrigerant, and what can be re-used.
Plan the swap
Removal and installation are scheduled to keep downtime short.
Recover and remove
Refrigerant is recovered into certified cylinders and the old units removed. We keep work areas in Barnstaple screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Install and commission
New units are fitted, tested and commissioned with fresh records.
Points to plan for in Barnstaple
R22
Since 1 January 2015, R22 systems cannot be maintained using virgin or recycled R22. If one leaks, the practical fix is usually replacement.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Barnstaple often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Disposal
Old refrigerant must be recovered by certified engineers and the units disposed of as waste electrical equipment.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Who we work with in Barnstaple
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Common questions from businesses in Barnstaple
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Barnstaple?
Guide prices in Barnstaple run from about £1,695 to £4,650 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) costs £6,195–£15,095 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Bideford and Tiverton?
Yes. Alongside Barnstaple, we also cover Bideford and Tiverton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Barnstaple?
All of them, including EX31. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Will a new system be cheaper to run?
Usually. Modern inverter systems are considerably more efficient than equipment from 15–20 years ago, though savings depend on use.
Can existing pipework be re-used?
Often, if it is the right size, in good condition and compatible with the new refrigerant. We test and flush it before relying on it.
Get a guide price for Barnstaple
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.