Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Solihull
Air conditioning replacement for businesses in Solihull — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- 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 Solihull?
Our guide range in Solihull 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. The fixed price follows a 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 Solihull and nearby
Solihull is a large town in the West Midlands, with a busy centre, retail parks and industrial estates on its edges. Birmingham is about 11 km away.
That includes premises in B91 and the surrounding districts. We also cover Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth, all within easy reach of Solihull. 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 Solihull
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.
The steps for a project in Solihull
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 Solihull we agree timings around your opening hours.
Install and commission
New units are fitted, tested and commissioned with fresh records.
Points to plan for in Solihull
Downtime
We schedule the swap to keep the space usable, often over a weekend.
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.
Disposal
Old refrigerant must be recovered by certified engineers and the units disposed of as waste electrical equipment.
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.
Typical premises in Solihull
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
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).
Common questions from businesses in Solihull
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Solihull?
Guide prices in Solihull 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 Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth?
Yes. Alongside Solihull, we also cover Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Solihull?
All of them, including B91. 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.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Solihull
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.