Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Oldham
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for air conditioning replacement in Oldham.
- 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 Oldham?
Our guide range in Oldham is £1,595–£4,350 per indoor unit before VAT; a typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) is £5,850–£14,195 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.
Our coverage in Oldham
In Oldham, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
We cover every Oldham postcode, including OL1 and OL95. Nearby, we also cover Middleton (about 6 km), Ashton-under-Lyne (about 6 km) and Stalybridge (about 7 km). We plan installations in Oldham so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
What the job covers
- 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
- Installation of new efficient units
Prices in Oldham
These guide prices are adjusted for the North West, where labour and access costs run about 2% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like-for-like split replacement | £1,595–£3,395 | £1,914–£4,074 | per system |
| Cassette replacement | £2,095–£4,350 | £2,514–£5,220 | per unit |
| Refrigerant recovery and disposal | £190–£585 | £228–£702 | per system |
| Pipework flush and test (re-use) | £190–£585 | £228–£702 | per circuit |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
How it works in Oldham
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 Oldham screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Install and commission
New units are fitted, tested and commissioned with fresh records.
What to think about in Oldham
Downtime
We schedule the swap to keep the space usable, often over a weekend.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Oldham 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.
Working hours
Most Oldham businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Typical premises in Oldham
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
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.
Common questions from businesses in Oldham
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Oldham?
Guide prices in Oldham run from about £1,595 to £4,350 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) costs £5,850–£14,195 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Middleton, Ashton-under-Lyne and Stalybridge?
Yes. Alongside Oldham, we also cover Middleton, Ashton-under-Lyne and Stalybridge. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Oldham?
All of them, including OL1 and OL95. 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.
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.
Get a guide price for Oldham
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.