Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Purley
From a single room to a whole floor: air conditioning replacement in Purley, planned around your trading hours.
- 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 Purley?
In Purley, guide prices run from about £2,095 to £5,695 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) usually comes to £7,595–£18,550 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.
Working in Purley
In Purley, commercial premises range from street-level shops and restaurants to offices in converted and modern buildings, many with managing agents and landlord consents to work through.
Postcode districts we cover in Purley include CR8. We also cover Coulsdon, Wallington and Carshalton, all within easy reach of Purley. We plan installations in Purley so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
Included as standard
- 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
Local guide prices for Purley
These guide prices are adjusted for London, where labour and access costs run about 28% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like-for-like split replacement | £2,095–£4,395 | £2,514–£5,274 | per system |
| Cassette replacement | £2,750–£5,695 | £3,300–£6,834 | per unit |
| Refrigerant recovery and disposal | £245–£760 | £294–£912 | per system |
| Pipework flush and test (re-use) | £245–£760 | £294–£912 | per circuit |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
How a job in Purley works
Survey
We record what is installed, its condition and refrigerant, and what can be re-used. For sites in Purley 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.
Points to plan for in Purley
Downtime
We schedule the swap to keep the space usable, often over a weekend.
Leased premises
If your Purley 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.
Disposal
Old refrigerant must be recovered by certified engineers and the units disposed of as waste electrical equipment.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Purley 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.
Types of premises we cover in Purley
- 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.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
FAQs for Purley
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Purley?
Guide prices in Purley run from about £2,095 to £5,695 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) costs £7,595–£18,550 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Coulsdon, Wallington and Carshalton?
Yes. Alongside Purley, we also cover Coulsdon, Wallington and Carshalton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Purley?
All of them, including CR8. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Can existing pipework be re-used?
Often, if it is the right size, in good condition and compatible with the new refrigerant. We test and flush it before relying on it.
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.
Get a guide price for Purley
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.