Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Bath
Get your air conditioning in Bath 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 Bath?
In Bath, guide prices are about £255–£930 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £620–£2,050 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.
Where we work around Bath
Bath is a large town in Somerset, with a busy centre, retail parks and industrial estates on its edges. Bristol is about 18 km away.
We work across Bath's postcode districts, including BA1. We also work in nearby Keynsham, Trowbridge and Melksham. We give you the records in a form an inspector, insurer or landlord can read, and remind you when the next check is due.
What is included
- Refrigerant recovery into certified cylinders
- Electrical isolation by a qualified electrician
- Removal of indoor and outdoor units
- WEEE-compliant disposal with paperwork
- Making good of wall penetrations on request
Decommissioning prices in Bath
These guide prices are adjusted for the South West, where labour and access costs run about 4% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single split removal with gas recovery | £255–£515 | £306–£618 | per system |
| Cassette or ducted unit removal | £305–£725 | £366–£870 | per unit |
| VRF system strip-out | £1,500–£7,250 | £1,800–£8,700 | per system |
| Making good wall penetrations | £45–£145 | £54–£174 | per hole |
Ex VAT. Access equipment and large plant removals are priced after survey.
How we handle decommissioning in Bath
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.
What to think about in Bath
Records
Keep the recovery and waste paperwork with your F-gas records.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Bath are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Re-use
Equipment that is still serviceable can sometimes be relocated; ask us to assess it.
Working hours
Most Bath businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Who we work with in Bath
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- 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.
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).
Your questions answered
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Bath?
In Bath, guide prices are around £255–£930 per system, plus VAT; a typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £620–£2,050 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Keynsham, Trowbridge and Melksham?
Yes. Alongside Bath, we also cover Keynsham, Trowbridge and Melksham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Bath?
All of them, including BA1. 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.
Need air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Bath?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.