Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Hampshire
Stay compliant in Hampshire: 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 Hampshire?
In Hampshire, guide prices are about £280–£1,050 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £685–£2,250 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.
Our coverage in Hampshire
We cover all of Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport and Waterlooville. We quote for premises right across Hampshire, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include BH23, GU32, PO4, PO15, RG26, SO21, SO42 and SP11. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Hampshire should agree who arranges air conditioning removal and gas recovery.
What you get
- 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 Hampshire
These guide prices are adjusted for the South East, where labour and access costs run about 15% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single split removal with gas recovery | £280–£570 | £336–£684 | per system |
| Cassette or ducted unit removal | £340–£795 | £408–£954 | per unit |
| VRF system strip-out | £1,650–£7,995 | £1,980–£9,594 | per system |
| Making good wall penetrations | £50–£165 | £60–£198 | per hole |
Ex VAT. Access equipment and large plant removals are priced after survey.
What happens on a visit in Hampshire
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 Hampshire
Legal recovery
Recovery of F-gas refrigerant must be done by certified engineers; venting is an offence.
Working hours
Most Hampshire businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
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.
Premises we work in around Hampshire
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- 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.
FAQs for Hampshire
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Hampshire?
In Hampshire, guide prices are around £280–£1,050 per system, plus VAT; a typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £685–£2,250 plus VAT.
Do you also cover the Isle of Wight, Berkshire and West Sussex?
Yes. Alongside Hampshire, we also cover the Isle of Wight, Berkshire and West Sussex. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Can you make good the walls?
Yes, we can fill pipe holes, remove brackets and trunking and leave surfaces ready for decoration.
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 Hampshire
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.