Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Hampton
Get your air conditioning in Hampton on the right side of the rules with air conditioning removal and gas recovery.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Hampton?
In Hampton, 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. 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.
Hampton and surrounding areas
In Hampton, 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 cover every Hampton postcode, including TW12, WR11 and WV16. We also work in nearby West Molesey, East Molesey and Sunbury-on-Thames. Many buildings have a mix of older and newer systems, so we record each one separately and nothing is missed.
Included as standard
- Refrigerant recovery into certified cylinders
- Electrical isolation by a qualified electrician
- Removal of indoor and outdoor units
- WEEE-compliant disposal with paperwork
- Making good of wall penetrations on request
Local guide prices for Hampton
These guide prices are adjusted for London, where labour and access costs run about 28% above the UK guide.
| 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 Hampton
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.
Points to plan for in Hampton
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
Leased premises
If your Hampton 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.
Re-use
Equipment that is still serviceable can sometimes be relocated; ask us to assess it.
Working hours
Most Hampton businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Premises we work in around Hampton
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
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 Hampton
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Hampton?
In Hampton, 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 West Molesey, East Molesey and Sunbury-on-Thames?
Yes. Alongside Hampton, we also cover West Molesey, East Molesey and Sunbury-on-Thames. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Hampton?
All of them, including TW12, WR11 and WV16. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
Can old units be re-used elsewhere?
Sometimes, if they are in good condition and suit the new space. We assess before recovery.
Get a guide price for Hampton
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.