Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Hounslow
Stay compliant in Hounslow: 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 Hounslow?
Expect £315–£1,150 per system ex VAT in Hounslow; a typical job — removing 2–4 split systems — usually comes to £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.
Where we work around Hounslow
Premises in Hounslow are often in mixed-use buildings with shared roofs and tight access, so outdoor unit positions are agreed early.
We work across Hounslow's postcode districts, including TW3, TW4 and TW6. Neighbouring towns we cover include Isleworth, Heston and Richmond. We give you the records in a form an inspector, insurer or landlord can read, and remind you when the next check is due.
What you get
- 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
Decommissioning prices in Hounslow
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.
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 Hounslow
Legal recovery
Recovery of F-gas refrigerant must be done by certified engineers; venting is an offence.
Neighbours and noise
Outdoor units near flats — common above shops — need careful siting so noise at neighbours' windows stays low. We choose positions and quieter units with that in mind.
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Hounslow are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Premises we work in around Hounslow
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- 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.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
FAQs for Hounslow
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Hounslow?
In Hounslow, 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 Isleworth, Heston and Richmond?
Yes. Alongside Hounslow, we also cover Isleworth, Heston and Richmond. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Hounslow?
All of them, including TW3, TW4 and TW6. 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.
Get a guide price for Hounslow
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.