Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Greater Manchester
Cooling and heating for offices, shops and hospitality venues in Greater Manchester, with a free site survey and a fixed written quote.
- 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 Greater Manchester?
Our guide range in Greater Manchester is £1,595–£4,350 per indoor unit before VAT; a typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) is £5,850–£14,195 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.
Our coverage in Greater Manchester
We cover all of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton and Stockport. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include BL0, M2, M16, M29, M50, OL9, SK7 and WN7. Buildings across Greater Manchester 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 you get
- 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
Replacement and upgrades prices in Greater Manchester
These guide prices are adjusted for the North West, where labour and access costs run about 2% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like-for-like split replacement | £1,595–£3,395 | £1,914–£4,074 | per system |
| Cassette replacement | £2,095–£4,350 | £2,514–£5,220 | per unit |
| Refrigerant recovery and disposal | £190–£585 | £228–£702 | per system |
| Pipework flush and test (re-use) | £190–£585 | £228–£702 | per circuit |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
The steps for a project in Greater Manchester
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 Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester
Downtime
We schedule the swap to keep the space usable, often over a weekend.
Working hours
Most Greater Manchester businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
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 Greater Manchester are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Types of premises we cover in Greater Manchester
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
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.
Common questions from businesses in Greater Manchester
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Greater Manchester?
Guide prices in Greater Manchester run from about £1,595 to £4,350 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) costs £5,850–£14,195 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside?
Yes. Alongside Greater Manchester, we also cover Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Is it illegal to use R22 air conditioning?
No — you can keep running an R22 system, but it cannot be maintained with virgin or recycled R22, so most repairs involving the refrigerant circuit are no longer possible.
What happens to the old refrigerant?
It is recovered into certified cylinders and sent for reclamation or destruction, with the paperwork kept on your records.
Need air conditioning replacement in Greater Manchester?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.