Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Eltham
Air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Eltham, 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 Eltham?
In Eltham, 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.
Working in Eltham
In Eltham, commercial premises range from street-level shops and restaurants to offices in converted and modern buildings, many with managing agents and landlord consents to work through.
We work across Eltham's postcode districts, including SE9. Neighbouring towns we cover include Blackheath, Welling and Catford. For air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Eltham, we start by listing each system, its refrigerant type and charge, so you know exactly what the rules require.
What is included
- Electrical isolation by a qualified electrician
- Removal of indoor and outdoor units
- Pipework capped or removed
- WEEE-compliant disposal with paperwork
- Making good of wall penetrations on request
Decommissioning prices in Eltham
Guide prices for Eltham, 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 Eltham
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 Eltham
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
Working hours
Most Eltham businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Legal recovery
Recovery of F-gas refrigerant must be done by certified engineers; venting is an offence.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Eltham are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Types of premises we cover in Eltham
- 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.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
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.
FAQs for Eltham
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Eltham?
In Eltham, 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 Blackheath, Welling and Catford?
Yes. Alongside Eltham, we also cover Blackheath, Welling and Catford. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Eltham?
All of them, including SE9. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Can you make good the walls?
Yes, we can fill pipe holes, remove brackets and trunking and leave surfaces ready for decoration.
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 Eltham
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.