Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Islington
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for air conditioning replacement in Islington.
- 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 Islington?
In Islington, guide prices run from about £2,095 to £5,695 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) usually comes to £7,595–£18,550 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.
Islington and surrounding areas
In Islington, commercial premises range from street-level shops and restaurants to offices in converted and modern buildings, many with managing agents and landlord consents to work through.
That includes premises in EC1P, EC4P, EC50, N1, N1C and N1P and the surrounding districts. We also cover Highbury, Holloway and Camden Town, all within easy reach of Islington. In Islington we work with offices, shops and hospitality premises, from a single room to a whole floor; each job starts with a heat load check rather than a guess from the floor area.
Included as standard
- 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 Islington
Prices below include our regional adjustment for London (28% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like-for-like split replacement | £2,095–£4,395 | £2,514–£5,274 | per system |
| Cassette replacement | £2,750–£5,695 | £3,300–£6,834 | per unit |
| Refrigerant recovery and disposal | £245–£760 | £294–£912 | per system |
| Pipework flush and test (re-use) | £245–£760 | £294–£912 | per circuit |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
How a job in Islington works
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 Islington screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Install and commission
New units are fitted, tested and commissioned with fresh records.
Things to check in Islington
Pipe re-use
Re-use depends on pipe size, condition, cleanliness and the new refrigerant. We test before relying on it.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Islington often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Disposal
Old refrigerant must be recovered by certified engineers and the units disposed of as waste electrical equipment.
Leased premises
If your Islington premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
Who we work with in Islington
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- 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).
FAQs for Islington
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Islington?
Guide prices in Islington run from about £2,095 to £5,695 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) costs £7,595–£18,550 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Highbury, Holloway and Camden Town?
Yes. Alongside Islington, we also cover Highbury, Holloway and Camden Town. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Islington?
All of them, including EC1P, EC4P, EC50 and N1. 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.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Islington
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.