Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Magherafelt
Air conditioning replacement in Magherafelt, 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 Magherafelt?
Budget roughly £1,500–£4,095 per indoor unit ex VAT in Magherafelt. 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.
Covering Magherafelt and nearby
Magherafelt is a smaller town in County Londonderry, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units.
Postcode districts we cover in Magherafelt include BT45. Neighbouring towns we cover include Cookstown, Ballymena and Antrim. We plan installations in Magherafelt so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
What we do
- 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
Prices in Magherafelt
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Northern Ireland (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.
From enquiry to handover in Magherafelt
Survey
We record what is installed, its condition and refrigerant, and what can be re-used. For sites in Magherafelt 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.
Before you book in Magherafelt
R22
Since 1 January 2015, R22 systems cannot be maintained using virgin or recycled R22. If one leaks, the practical fix is usually replacement.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Magherafelt are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the council's planning service before work is booked.
Downtime
We schedule the swap to keep the space usable, often over a weekend.
Leased premises
If your Magherafelt 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.
Typical premises in Magherafelt
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
In Northern Ireland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under EU F-gas rules that apply in Northern Ireland, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
FAQs for Magherafelt
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Magherafelt?
Guide prices in Magherafelt 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 Cookstown, Ballymena and Antrim?
Yes. Alongside Magherafelt, we also cover Cookstown, Ballymena and Antrim. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Magherafelt?
All of them, including BT45. 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.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Magherafelt
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.