Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Smethwick
Air conditioning replacement in Smethwick, 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 Smethwick?
Our guide range in Smethwick 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.
Working in Smethwick
In Smethwick, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units. West Bromwich is about 3 km away.
We cover every Smethwick postcode, including B66. Nearby, we also cover West Bromwich (about 3 km), Birmingham (about 5 km) and Halesowen (about 7 km). 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 is included
- 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
Replacement and upgrades prices in Smethwick
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the West Midlands (no change from the UK guide).
| 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.
The steps for a project in Smethwick
Survey
We record what is installed, its condition and refrigerant, and what can be re-used. For sites in Smethwick 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.
Things to check in Smethwick
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.
Downtime
We schedule the swap to keep the space usable, often over a weekend.
Leased premises
If your Smethwick 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.
Premises we work in around Smethwick
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
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.
Your questions answered
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Smethwick?
Guide prices in Smethwick 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 West Bromwich, Birmingham and Halesowen?
Yes. Alongside Smethwick, we also cover West Bromwich, Birmingham and Halesowen. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Smethwick?
All of them, including B66. 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.
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 Smethwick
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.