Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Bonnyrigg
Get your air conditioning in Bonnyrigg 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 Bonnyrigg?
In Bonnyrigg, guide prices are about £235–£860 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £570–£1,850 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.
Where we work around Bonnyrigg
Bonnyrigg is a smaller town in the Lothians, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units. Edinburgh is about 10 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Bonnyrigg include EH19. Neighbouring towns we cover include Musselburgh, Penicuik and Currie. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Bonnyrigg should agree who arranges air conditioning removal and gas recovery.
What we do
- 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
Local guide prices for Bonnyrigg
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.
What happens on a visit in Bonnyrigg
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 Bonnyrigg
Legal recovery
Recovery of F-gas refrigerant must be done by certified engineers; venting is an offence.
Working hours
Most Bonnyrigg businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Re-use
Equipment that is still serviceable can sometimes be relocated; ask us to assess it.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Bonnyrigg 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.
Types of premises we cover in Bonnyrigg
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
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 Bonnyrigg
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Bonnyrigg?
In Bonnyrigg, 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 Musselburgh, Penicuik and Currie?
Yes. Alongside Bonnyrigg, we also cover Musselburgh, Penicuik and Currie. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Bonnyrigg?
All of them, including EH19. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Can old units be re-used elsewhere?
Sometimes, if they are in good condition and suit the new space. We assess before recovery.
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.
Get a guide price for Bonnyrigg
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.