Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Peebles
Air conditioning replacement in Peebles, 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 Peebles?
Budget roughly £1,595–£4,250 per indoor unit ex VAT in Peebles. For a typical job — replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework — expect £5,695–£13,895 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.
Where we work around Peebles
Peebles is a smaller town in the Scottish Borders, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units. Edinburgh is about 34 km away.
We work across Peebles's postcode districts, including EH45. We also work in nearby Penicuik, Galashiels and Bonnyrigg. For air conditioning replacement in Peebles, 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
- Removal and disposal of old equipment
- Installation of new efficient units
- Commissioning and new F-gas records
Guide prices in Peebles
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Scotland (4% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like-for-like split replacement | £1,595–£3,295 | £1,914–£3,954 | per system |
| Cassette replacement | £2,050–£4,250 | £2,460–£5,100 | per unit |
| Refrigerant recovery and disposal | £185–£570 | £222–£684 | per system |
| Pipework flush and test (re-use) | £185–£570 | £222–£684 | per circuit |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
How it works in Peebles
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. In Peebles we agree timings around your opening hours.
Install and commission
New units are fitted, tested and commissioned with fresh records.
Before you book in Peebles
R22
Since 1 January 2015, R22 systems cannot be maintained using virgin or recycled R22. If one leaks, the practical fix is usually replacement.
Working hours
Most Peebles businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Pipe re-use
Re-use depends on pipe size, condition, cleanliness and the new refrigerant. We test before relying on it.
Neighbours and noise
Outdoor units near flats — common above shops — need careful siting so noise at neighbours' windows stays low. We choose positions and quieter units with that in mind.
Typical premises in Peebles
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Compliance in Scotland: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
FAQs for Peebles
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Peebles?
Guide prices in Peebles run from about £1,595 to £4,250 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) costs £5,695–£13,895 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Penicuik, Galashiels and Bonnyrigg?
Yes. Alongside Peebles, we also cover Penicuik, Galashiels and Bonnyrigg. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Peebles?
All of them, including EH45. 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 Peebles
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.