Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Dorset
Stay compliant in Dorset: air conditioning removal and gas recovery arranged, recorded and followed up.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Dorset?
Expect £255–£930 per system ex VAT in Dorset; a typical job — removing 2–4 split systems — usually comes to £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.
Dorset and surrounding areas
We cover all of Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth and Christchurch. We quote for premises right across Dorset, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include BA22, BH5, BH11, BH17, BH23, DT4, DT10 and TA20. For air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Dorset, we start by listing each system, its refrigerant type and charge, so you know exactly what the rules require.
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
Local guide prices for Dorset
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the South West (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.
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.
Things to check in Dorset
Re-use
Equipment that is still serviceable can sometimes be relocated; ask us to assess it.
Working hours
Most Dorset businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Records
Keep the recovery and waste paperwork with your F-gas records.
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.
Types of premises we cover in Dorset
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- 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.
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.
Your questions answered
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Dorset?
In Dorset, 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 the Isle of Wight, Hampshire and Wiltshire?
Yes. Alongside Dorset, we also cover the Isle of Wight, Hampshire and Wiltshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
Need air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Dorset?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.