Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Exmouth
Air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Exmouth, 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 Exmouth?
In Exmouth, guide prices are about £255–£930 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £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.
Exmouth and surrounding areas
Businesses in Exmouth range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses. Exeter is about 15 km away.
We work across Exmouth's postcode districts, including EX8. We also cover Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay, all within easy reach of Exmouth. For air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Exmouth, we start by listing each system, its refrigerant type and charge, so you know exactly what the rules require.
What you get
- Refrigerant recovery into certified cylinders
- Electrical isolation by a qualified electrician
- Pipework capped or removed
- WEEE-compliant disposal with paperwork
- Making good of wall penetrations on request
Decommissioning prices in Exmouth
Guide prices for Exmouth, set for the South West. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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.
How we handle decommissioning in Exmouth
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 Exmouth
Records
Keep the recovery and waste paperwork with your F-gas records.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Exmouth 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.
Working hours
Most Exmouth businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Who we work with in Exmouth
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- 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.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
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.
Questions about decommissioning in Exmouth
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Exmouth?
In Exmouth, 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 Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay?
Yes. Alongside Exmouth, we also cover Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Exmouth?
All of them, including EX8. 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 Exmouth
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.