Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Balerno
Get your air conditioning in Balerno on the right side of the rules with air conditioning removal and gas recovery.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Balerno?
Expect £235–£860 per system ex VAT in Balerno; a typical job — removing 2–4 split systems — usually comes to £570–£1,850 plus VAT. We confirm the price once we know how many systems you have.
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.
Covering Balerno and nearby
Balerno is a smaller town in Edinburgh, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units. Edinburgh is about 12 km away.
We work across Balerno's postcode districts, including EH14. We also work in nearby Currie, Penicuik and Broxburn. We give you the records in a form an inspector, insurer or landlord can read, and remind you when the next check is due.
Included as standard
- Refrigerant recovery into certified cylinders
- Electrical isolation by a qualified electrician
- Removal of indoor and outdoor units
- Pipework capped or removed
- WEEE-compliant disposal with paperwork
Guide prices in Balerno
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Scotland (4% below the UK guide).
| 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.
How a visit in Balerno works
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.
Points to plan for in Balerno
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
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.
Legal recovery
Recovery of F-gas refrigerant must be done by certified engineers; venting is an offence.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Balerno often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Who we work with in Balerno
- 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.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
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 Balerno
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Balerno?
In Balerno, 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 Currie, Penicuik and Broxburn?
Yes. Alongside Balerno, we also cover Currie, Penicuik and Broxburn. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Balerno?
All of them, including EH14. 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 you just disconnect the units?
Not legally, if they contain refrigerant. The gas must be recovered by a certified engineer before the system is opened up or removed.
Talk to us about your premises in Balerno
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.