Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Shirley
From a single room to a whole floor: air conditioning replacement in Shirley, 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 Shirley?
Our guide range in Shirley is £1,650–£4,450 per indoor unit before VAT; a typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) is £5,950–£14,500 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.
Our coverage in Shirley
Businesses in Shirley range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses. Solihull is about 3 km away.
That includes premises in B90, BH23, CR0, DE6 and SO15 and the surrounding districts. We also cover Solihull, Birmingham and Smethwick, all within easy reach of Shirley. Buildings across the West Midlands range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
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
- Commissioning and new F-gas records
Local guide prices for Shirley
These guide prices are adjusted for the West Midlands, where labour and access costs run at about the UK guide level.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like-for-like split replacement | £1,650–£3,450 | £1,980–£4,140 | per system |
| Cassette replacement | £2,150–£4,450 | £2,580–£5,340 | per unit |
| Refrigerant recovery and disposal | £195–£595 | £234–£714 | per system |
| Pipework flush and test (re-use) | £195–£595 | £234–£714 | per circuit |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
How it works in Shirley
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 Shirley we agree timings around your opening hours.
Install and commission
New units are fitted, tested and commissioned with fresh records.
Before you book in Shirley
Disposal
Old refrigerant must be recovered by certified engineers and the units disposed of as waste electrical equipment.
Working hours
Most Shirley 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.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Who we work with in Shirley
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- 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.
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.
FAQs for Shirley
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Shirley?
Guide prices in Shirley run from about £1,650 to £4,450 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) costs £5,950–£14,500 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Solihull, Birmingham and Smethwick?
Yes. Alongside Shirley, we also cover Solihull, Birmingham and Smethwick. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Shirley?
All of them, including B90, BH23, CR0 and DE6. 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.
Need air conditioning replacement in Shirley?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.