Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Carshalton
Get your air conditioning in Carshalton 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 Carshalton?
In Carshalton, guide prices are about £315–£1,150 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £760–£2,500 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 Carshalton
Carshalton sits within London's dense commercial fabric: shopfronts, offices above, studios and venues, where outdoor unit positions and access need careful planning.
That includes premises in SM5 and the surrounding districts. Nearby, we also cover Wallington (about 1 km), Sutton (about 3 km) and Mitcham (about 4 km). For air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Carshalton, we start by listing each system, its refrigerant type and charge, so you know exactly what the rules require.
What is included
- 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
Prices in Carshalton
Guide prices for Carshalton, set for London. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single split removal with gas recovery | £315–£635 | £378–£762 | per system |
| Cassette or ducted unit removal | £380–£890 | £456–£1,068 | per unit |
| VRF system strip-out | £1,850–£8,895 | £2,220–£10,674 | per system |
| Making good wall penetrations | £60–£185 | £72–£222 | per hole |
Ex VAT. Access equipment and large plant removals are priced after survey.
How we handle decommissioning in Carshalton
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.
Before you book in Carshalton
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
Working hours
Most Carshalton 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.
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.
Typical premises in Carshalton
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Questions about decommissioning in Carshalton
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Carshalton?
In Carshalton, guide prices are around £315–£1,150 per system, plus VAT; a typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £760–£2,500 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Wallington, Sutton and Mitcham?
Yes. Alongside Carshalton, we also cover Wallington, Sutton and Mitcham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Carshalton?
All of them, including SM5. 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 make good the walls?
Yes, we can fill pipe holes, remove brackets and trunking and leave surfaces ready for decoration.
Talk to us about your premises in Carshalton
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.