Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Lancing
Air conditioning replacement in Lancing, 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 Lancing?
Our guide range in Lancing is £1,895–£5,095 per indoor unit before VAT; a typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) is £6,850–£16,695 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.
Our coverage in Lancing
Lancing is a smaller town in West Sussex, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units. Worthing is about 4 km away.
We work across Lancing's postcode districts, including BN99. We also cover Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing and Portslade, all within easy reach of Lancing. For air conditioning replacement in Lancing, the survey looks at where the outdoor unit can go, how pipework will reach the indoor units and whether the electrical supply has capacity.
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 Lancing
These guide prices are adjusted for the South East, where labour and access costs run about 15% above the UK guide.
| 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.
From enquiry to handover in Lancing
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 Lancing 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 Lancing
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 Lancing are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Pipe re-use
Re-use depends on pipe size, condition, cleanliness and the new refrigerant. We test before relying on it.
Working hours
Most Lancing businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Premises we work in around Lancing
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Your questions answered
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Lancing?
Guide prices in Lancing 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 Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing and Portslade?
Yes. Alongside Lancing, we also cover Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing and Portslade. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Lancing?
All of them, including BN99. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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.
Need air conditioning replacement in Lancing?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.