Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Aberdeen
Air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Aberdeen, with the paperwork handled for you.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Aberdeen?
In Aberdeen, guide prices are about £235–£860 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £570–£1,850 plus VAT. You get the price before the visit is booked.
Air conditioning decommissioning is the safe shutdown and removal of a system: the refrigerant is recovered into certified cylinders by an F-gas certified engineer, pipework is made safe, the units are removed and disposed of as waste electrical equipment, and the paperwork is provided for your records.
Working in Aberdeen
Aberdeen is one of the main commercial centres in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, with city-centre offices, retail streets, hospitality venues and business parks on its edges.
We cover every Aberdeen postcode, including AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13, AB15 and AB16. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Aberdeen should agree who arranges air conditioning removal and gas recovery.
What you get
- Refrigerant recovery into certified cylinders
- Electrical isolation by a qualified electrician
- Pipework capped or removed
- WEEE-compliant disposal with paperwork
- Making good of wall penetrations on request
Decommissioning prices in Aberdeen
Guide prices for Aberdeen, set for Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single split removal with gas recovery | £235–£475 | £282–£570 | per system |
| Cassette or ducted unit removal | £285–£665 | £342–£798 | per unit |
| VRF system strip-out | £1,395–£6,650 | £1,674–£7,980 | per system |
| Making good wall penetrations | £45–£140 | £54–£168 | per hole |
Ex VAT. Access equipment and large plant removals are priced after survey.
What happens on a visit in Aberdeen
Survey
We confirm what is to be removed and any making-good required.
Isolate and recover
Power is isolated and refrigerant recovered and weighed.
Remove
Units, pipework and fixings are removed as agreed.
Paperwork
You get recovery records and waste transfer documentation.
Local points to consider
Records
Keep the recovery and waste paperwork with your F-gas records.
Leased premises
If your Aberdeen 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.
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Aberdeen are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Types of premises we cover in Aberdeen
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
In Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions from businesses in Aberdeen
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Aberdeen?
In Aberdeen, guide prices are around £235–£860 per system, plus VAT; a typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £570–£1,850 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Inverurie and Peterhead?
Yes. Alongside Aberdeen, we also cover Inverurie and Peterhead. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Aberdeen?
All of them, including AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB13. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Can you make good the walls?
Yes, we can fill pipe holes, remove brackets and trunking and leave surfaces ready for decoration.
What paperwork will I get?
Recovery records showing the refrigerant type and quantity, and waste transfer documentation for the equipment.
Need air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Aberdeen?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.