Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Irvine
Cooling and heating for offices, shops and hospitality venues in Irvine, 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 Irvine?
Our guide range in Irvine is £1,595–£4,250 per indoor unit before VAT; a typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) is £5,695–£13,895 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 Irvine and nearby
In Irvine, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units. Glasgow is about 37 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Irvine include KA12. We also cover Kilwinning, Kilmarnock and Ayr, all within easy reach of Irvine. Air conditioning replacement in Irvine is priced from a written specification: unit sizes, positions, pipe routes, condensate, electrics, controls and commissioning are all listed.
What is included
- Condition survey of the existing system
- Pipework re-use assessment, flushing where suitable
- Refrigerant recovery with waste transfer documentation
- Removal and disposal of old equipment
- Commissioning and new F-gas records
Guide prices in Irvine
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 Irvine
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 Irvine we agree timings around your opening hours.
Install and commission
New units are fitted, tested and commissioned with fresh records.
Points to plan for in Irvine
Disposal
Old refrigerant must be recovered by certified engineers and the units disposed of as waste electrical equipment.
Working hours
Most Irvine businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
R22
Since 1 January 2015, R22 systems cannot be maintained using virgin or recycled R22. If one leaks, the practical fix is usually replacement.
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.
Typical premises in Irvine
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
Compliance in Scotland: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Your questions answered
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Irvine?
Guide prices in Irvine 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 Kilwinning, Kilmarnock and Ayr?
Yes. Alongside Irvine, we also cover Kilwinning, Kilmarnock and Ayr. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Irvine?
All of them, including KA12. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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.
Get a guide price for Irvine
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.