Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Swansea
Cooling and heating for offices, shops and hospitality venues in Swansea, with a free site survey and a fixed written quote.
- 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 Swansea?
Budget roughly £1,550–£4,250 per indoor unit ex VAT in Swansea. For a typical job — replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework — expect £5,650–£13,795 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.
Swansea and surrounding areas
In Swansea, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
That includes premises in SA1 and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Briton Ferry, Gorseinon and Neath. For air conditioning replacement in Swansea, 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 the job covers
- Pipework re-use assessment, flushing where suitable
- Refrigerant recovery with waste transfer documentation
- Removal and disposal of old equipment
- Installation of new efficient units
- Commissioning and new F-gas records
Prices in Swansea
These guide prices are adjusted for Wales, where labour and access costs run about 5% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like-for-like split replacement | £1,550–£3,295 | £1,860–£3,954 | per system |
| Cassette replacement | £2,050–£4,250 | £2,460–£5,100 | per unit |
| Refrigerant recovery and disposal | £185–£565 | £222–£678 | per system |
| Pipework flush and test (re-use) | £185–£565 | £222–£678 | per circuit |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
How we work in Swansea
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 Swansea we agree timings around your opening hours.
Install and commission
New units are fitted, tested and commissioned with fresh records.
Before you book in Swansea
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 Swansea 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.
Neighbours and noise
Outdoor units near flats — common above shops — need careful siting so noise at neighbours' windows stays low. We choose positions and quieter units with that in mind.
Types of premises we cover in Swansea
- 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.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
In Wales, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions from businesses in Swansea
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Swansea?
Guide prices in Swansea run from about £1,550 to £4,250 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) costs £5,650–£13,795 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Briton Ferry, Gorseinon and Neath?
Yes. Alongside Swansea, we also cover Briton Ferry, Gorseinon and Neath. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Swansea?
All of them, including SA1. 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.
Should we replace R410A systems now?
Not necessarily. If an R410A system is working well and maintained, keep it. Plan replacement when it becomes unreliable or expensive to run.
Need air conditioning replacement in Swansea?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.