Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Gillingham
Air conditioning replacement in Gillingham, sized to the real heat load of your premises rather than guessed from the floor area.
- 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 Gillingham?
Budget roughly £1,895–£5,095 per indoor unit ex VAT in Gillingham. For a typical job — replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework — expect £6,850–£16,695 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.
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.
Covering Gillingham and nearby
Gillingham is a large town in Kent, with a busy centre, retail parks and industrial estates on its edges. Maidstone is about 14 km away.
That includes premises in ME7, NR34 and SP8 and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Chatham, Rochester and Strood. In Gillingham, 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 the job covers
- Condition survey of the existing system
- Pipework re-use assessment, flushing where suitable
- Removal and disposal of old equipment
- Installation of new efficient units
- Commissioning and new F-gas records
Prices in Gillingham
Guide prices for Gillingham, set for the South East. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like-for-like split replacement | £1,895–£3,950 | £2,274–£4,740 | per system |
| Cassette replacement | £2,450–£5,095 | £2,940–£6,114 | per unit |
| Refrigerant recovery and disposal | £225–£685 | £270–£822 | per system |
| Pipework flush and test (re-use) | £225–£685 | £270–£822 | per circuit |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
How it works in Gillingham
Survey
We record what is installed, its condition and refrigerant, and what can be re-used. For sites in Gillingham we confirm access and parking beforehand.
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.
Install and commission
New units are fitted, tested and commissioned with fresh records.
Before you book in Gillingham
Disposal
Old refrigerant must be recovered by certified engineers and the units disposed of as waste electrical equipment.
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.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Gillingham are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Premises we work in around Gillingham
- 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.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Questions about replacement and upgrades in Gillingham
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Gillingham?
Guide prices in Gillingham run from about £1,895 to £5,095 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) costs £6,850–£16,695 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Chatham, Rochester and Strood?
Yes. Alongside Gillingham, we also cover Chatham, Rochester and Strood. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Gillingham?
All of them, including ME7, NR34 and SP8. 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.
Talk to us about your premises in Gillingham
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.