Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Cardiff
Air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Cardiff, 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 Cardiff?
Expect £235–£845 per system ex VAT in Cardiff; a typical job — removing 2–4 split systems — usually comes to £565–£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 Cardiff
Cardiff is one of the main commercial centres in South Glamorgan, with city-centre offices, retail streets, hospitality venues and business parks on its edges.
Postcode districts we cover in Cardiff include CF10, CF11, CF14, CF15, CF23 and CF24. Nearby, we also cover Penarth (about 5 km), Caerphilly (about 11 km) and Barry (about 11 km). Compliance visits in Cardiff are booked around your opening hours and the paperwork is kept for you afterwards.
What the job covers
- Refrigerant recovery into certified cylinders
- Electrical isolation by a qualified electrician
- Removal of indoor and outdoor units
- Pipework capped or removed
- Making good of wall penetrations on request
Decommissioning prices in Cardiff
These guide prices are adjusted for Wales, where labour and access costs run about 5% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single split removal with gas recovery | £235–£470 | £282–£564 | per system |
| Cassette or ducted unit removal | £280–£660 | £336–£792 | per unit |
| VRF system strip-out | £1,395–£6,595 | £1,674–£7,914 | 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 Cardiff
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 Cardiff
Legal recovery
Recovery of F-gas refrigerant must be done by certified engineers; venting is an offence.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Cardiff 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.
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Types of premises we cover in Cardiff
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- 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.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
Two rules matter for most businesses in Wales: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
FAQs for Cardiff
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Cardiff?
In Cardiff, guide prices are around £235–£845 per system, plus VAT; a typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £565–£1,850 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry?
Yes. Alongside Cardiff, we also cover Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Cardiff?
All of them, including CF10, CF11, CF14 and CF15. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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 Cardiff
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.