Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Derby
Air conditioning removal and gas recovery for premises in Derby, with records you can show an inspector or insurer.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Derby?
Expect £240–£875 per system ex VAT in Derby; a typical job — removing 2–4 split systems — usually comes to £585–£1,895 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.
Derby and surrounding areas
In Derby, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
Postcode districts we cover in Derby include DE1. Neighbouring towns we cover include Belper, Ilkeston and Heanor. Compliance visits in Derby are booked around your opening hours and the paperwork is kept for you afterwards.
Included as standard
- Refrigerant recovery into certified cylinders
- Removal of indoor and outdoor units
- Pipework capped or removed
- WEEE-compliant disposal with paperwork
- Making good of wall penetrations on request
Guide prices in Derby
Guide prices for Derby, set for the East Midlands. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single split removal with gas recovery | £240–£485 | £288–£582 | per system |
| Cassette or ducted unit removal | £290–£680 | £348–£816 | per unit |
| VRF system strip-out | £1,395–£6,795 | £1,674–£8,154 | per system |
| Making good wall penetrations | £45–£140 | £54–£168 | per hole |
Ex VAT. Access equipment and large plant removals are priced after survey.
The visit, step by step
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 Derby
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Derby are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Legal recovery
Recovery of F-gas refrigerant must be done by certified engineers; venting is an offence.
Leased premises
If your Derby premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
Who we work with in Derby
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
FAQs for Derby
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Derby?
In Derby, guide prices are around £240–£875 per system, plus VAT; a typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £585–£1,895 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Belper, Ilkeston and Heanor?
Yes. Alongside Derby, we also cover Belper, Ilkeston and Heanor. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Derby?
All of them, including DE1. 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.
What paperwork will I get?
Recovery records showing the refrigerant type and quantity, and waste transfer documentation for the equipment.
Talk to us about your premises in Derby
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.