Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Salford
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for air conditioning replacement in Salford.
- 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 Salford?
In Salford, guide prices 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) usually comes to £5,850–£14,195 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.
Covering Salford and nearby
Salford is a large town in Greater Manchester, with a busy centre, retail parks and industrial estates on its edges. Manchester is about 4 km away.
We work across Salford's postcode districts, including M5, M6, M50, MK17 and OX7. We also cover Eccles, Manchester and Prestwich, all within easy reach of Salford. We plan installations in Salford 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
- Refrigerant recovery with waste transfer documentation
- Removal and disposal of old equipment
- Installation of new efficient units
- Commissioning and new F-gas records
Replacement and upgrades prices in Salford
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.
From enquiry to handover in Salford
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 Salford we agree timings around your opening hours.
Install and commission
New units are fitted, tested and commissioned with fresh records.
Local points to consider
Disposal
Old refrigerant must be recovered by certified engineers and the units disposed of as waste electrical equipment.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Salford are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Downtime
We schedule the swap to keep the space usable, often over a weekend.
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.
Who we work with in Salford
- 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.
- 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.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Common questions from businesses in Salford
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Salford?
Guide prices in Salford 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 Eccles, Manchester and Prestwich?
Yes. Alongside Salford, we also cover Eccles, Manchester and Prestwich. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Salford?
All of them, including M5, M6, M50 and MK17. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Will a new system be cheaper to run?
Usually. Modern inverter systems are considerably more efficient than equipment from 15–20 years ago, though savings depend on use.
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 Salford
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.