Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Exeter
Air conditioning replacement for businesses in Exeter — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- 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 Exeter?
Our guide range in Exeter is £1,695–£4,650 per indoor unit before VAT; a typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) is £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.
Where we work around Exeter
Exeter is a large town in Devon, with a busy centre, retail parks and industrial estates on its edges.
We cover every Exeter postcode, including EX2. Neighbouring towns we cover include Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot. We plan installations in Exeter so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
What we do
- Pipework re-use assessment, flushing where suitable
- Refrigerant recovery with waste transfer documentation
- Removal and disposal of old equipment
- Installation of new efficient units
- Commissioning and new F-gas records
Prices in Exeter
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 Exeter
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 Exeter screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Install and commission
New units are fitted, tested and commissioned with fresh records.
Before you book in Exeter
Downtime
We schedule the swap to keep the space usable, often over a weekend.
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.
Disposal
Old refrigerant must be recovered by certified engineers and the units disposed of as waste electrical equipment.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Exeter 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 Exeter
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
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).
Your questions answered
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Exeter?
Guide prices in Exeter 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 Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot?
Yes. Alongside Exeter, we also cover Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Exeter?
All of them, including EX2. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
Need air conditioning replacement in Exeter?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.