Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Edinburgh
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for air conditioning replacement in Edinburgh.
- 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 Edinburgh?
In Edinburgh, guide prices run from about £1,595 to £4,250 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) usually comes to £5,695–£13,895 plus VAT. The fixed price follows a 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.
Edinburgh and surrounding areas
We cover all of Edinburgh, including Queensferry, Currie and Balerno. We quote for premises right across Edinburgh, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include EH1, EH3, EH6, EH9, EH13, EH16, EH21 and EH30. In Edinburgh, outdoor unit positions are often the deciding factor: a rear flat roof or yard is usually straightforward, while a front elevation may need landlord or planning consent first.
What we do
- Condition survey of the existing system
- Pipework re-use assessment, flushing where suitable
- Refrigerant recovery with waste transfer documentation
- Installation of new efficient units
- Commissioning and new F-gas records
Local guide prices for Edinburgh
These guide prices are adjusted for Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 4% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like-for-like split replacement | £1,595–£3,295 | £1,914–£3,954 | per system |
| Cassette replacement | £2,050–£4,250 | £2,460–£5,100 | per unit |
| Refrigerant recovery and disposal | £185–£570 | £222–£684 | per system |
| Pipework flush and test (re-use) | £185–£570 | £222–£684 | per circuit |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
The steps for a project in Edinburgh
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. In Edinburgh we agree timings around your opening hours.
Install and commission
New units are fitted, tested and commissioned with fresh records.
What to think about in Edinburgh
Downtime
We schedule the swap to keep the space usable, often over a weekend.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Pipe re-use
Re-use depends on pipe size, condition, cleanliness and the new refrigerant. We test before relying on it.
Neighbours and noise
Outdoor units near flats — common above shops — need careful siting so noise at neighbours' windows stays low. We choose positions and quieter units with that in mind.
Premises we work in around Edinburgh
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
Two rules matter for most businesses in Scotland: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for systems of 12 kW or more.
Common questions from businesses in Edinburgh
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Edinburgh?
Guide prices in Edinburgh run from about £1,595 to £4,250 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) costs £5,695–£13,895 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover the Lothians, Fife and Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire?
Yes. Alongside Edinburgh, we also cover the Lothians, Fife and Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Should we replace R410A systems now?
Not necessarily. If an R410A system is working well and maintained, keep it. Plan replacement when it becomes unreliable or expensive to run.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Edinburgh
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.