Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Antrim
Air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Antrim, 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 Antrim?
In Antrim, guide prices are about £225–£825 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £545–£1,795 plus VAT. The price is confirmed before booking.
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.
Antrim and surrounding areas
Most commercial premises in and around Antrim are shops, offices, salons, pubs and small industrial units. Belfast is about 23 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Antrim include BT41. We also work in nearby Ballymena, Newtownabbey and Belfast. Compliance visits in Antrim are booked around your opening hours and the paperwork is kept for you afterwards.
What you get
- Electrical isolation by a qualified electrician
- Removal of indoor and outdoor units
- Pipework capped or removed
- WEEE-compliant disposal with paperwork
- Making good of wall penetrations on request
Prices in Antrim
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Northern Ireland (8% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single split removal with gas recovery | £225–£455 | £270–£546 | per system |
| Cassette or ducted unit removal | £270–£640 | £324–£768 | per unit |
| VRF system strip-out | £1,350–£6,395 | £1,620–£7,674 | per system |
| Making good wall penetrations | £40–£135 | £48–£162 | per hole |
Ex VAT. Access equipment and large plant removals are priced after survey.
What happens on a visit in Antrim
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.
Things to check in Antrim
Records
Keep the recovery and waste paperwork with your F-gas records.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Antrim are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the council's planning service before work is booked.
Legal recovery
Recovery of F-gas refrigerant must be done by certified engineers; venting is an offence.
Working hours
Most Antrim businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Premises we work in around Antrim
- 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.
- 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.
In Northern Ireland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under EU F-gas rules that apply in Northern Ireland, 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 Antrim
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Antrim?
In Antrim, guide prices are around £225–£825 per system, plus VAT; a typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £545–£1,795 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Ballymena, Newtownabbey and Belfast?
Yes. Alongside Antrim, we also cover Ballymena, Newtownabbey and Belfast. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Antrim?
All of them, including BT41. 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.
Can old units be re-used elsewhere?
Sometimes, if they are in good condition and suit the new space. We assess before recovery.
Talk to us about your premises in Antrim
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.