Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Richmond
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for air conditioning replacement in Richmond.
- 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 Richmond?
In Richmond, 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. You get a fixed written quote after the free survey.
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.
Richmond and surrounding areas
Richmond sits within London's dense commercial fabric: shopfronts, offices above, studios and venues, where outdoor unit positions and access need careful planning.
We cover every Richmond postcode, including DL10 and TW9. Nearby, we also cover Isleworth (about 3 km), Hounslow (about 4 km) and Barnes (about 4 km). For air conditioning replacement in Richmond, 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 you get
- 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
Prices in Richmond
Guide prices for Richmond, set for London. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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 it works in Richmond
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 Richmond screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Install and commission
New units are fitted, tested and commissioned with fresh records.
Points to plan for in Richmond
Pipe re-use
Re-use depends on pipe size, condition, cleanliness and the new refrigerant. We test before relying on it.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
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 Richmond are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Typical premises in Richmond
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- 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 Richmond
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Richmond?
Guide prices in Richmond 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 Isleworth, Hounslow and Barnes?
Yes. Alongside Richmond, we also cover Isleworth, Hounslow and Barnes. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Richmond?
All of them, including DL10 and TW9. 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.
Talk to us about your premises in Richmond
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.