Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Limavady
Air conditioning replacement for businesses in Limavady — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- 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 Limavady?
Budget roughly £1,500–£4,095 per indoor unit ex VAT in Limavady. For a typical job — replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework — expect £5,450–£13,350 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.
Limavady and surrounding areas
Most commercial premises in and around Limavady are shops, offices, salons, pubs and small industrial units.
That includes premises in BT49 and the surrounding districts. Nearby, we also cover Coleraine (about 20 km), Derry (about 24 km) and Magherafelt (about 40 km). For air conditioning replacement in Limavady, 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 the job covers
- Condition survey of the existing system
- Pipework re-use assessment, flushing where suitable
- Refrigerant recovery with waste transfer documentation
- Installation of new efficient units
- Commissioning and new F-gas records
Replacement and upgrades prices in Limavady
These guide prices are adjusted for Northern Ireland, where labour and access costs run about 8% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like-for-like split replacement | £1,500–£3,150 | £1,800–£3,780 | per system |
| Cassette replacement | £1,995–£4,095 | £2,394–£4,914 | per unit |
| Refrigerant recovery and disposal | £180–£545 | £216–£654 | per system |
| Pipework flush and test (re-use) | £180–£545 | £216–£654 | per circuit |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
How it works in Limavady
Survey
We record what is installed, its condition and refrigerant, and what can be re-used. For sites in Limavady 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.
Local points to consider
Disposal
Old refrigerant must be recovered by certified engineers and the units disposed of as waste electrical equipment.
Working hours
Most Limavady businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Downtime
We schedule the swap to keep the space usable, often over a weekend.
Leased premises
If your Limavady 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.
Types of premises we cover in Limavady
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
Two rules matter for most businesses in Northern Ireland: EU F-gas rules that apply in Northern Ireland (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Your questions answered
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Limavady?
Guide prices in Limavady run from about £1,500 to £4,095 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) costs £5,450–£13,350 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Coleraine, Derry and Magherafelt?
Yes. Alongside Limavady, we also cover Coleraine, Derry and Magherafelt. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Limavady?
All of them, including BT49. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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 Limavady?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.