Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Hove
Air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Hove, 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 Hove?
In Hove, 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. 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.
Working in Hove
Hove supports a mix of high-street retail, professional offices, hospitality and light industry. Brighton is about 2 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Hove include BN3. Neighbouring towns we cover include Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Hove should agree who arranges air conditioning removal and gas recovery.
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
Local guide prices for Hove
Guide prices for Hove, set for the South East. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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.
How we handle decommissioning in Hove
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 Hove
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Hove are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Records
Keep the recovery and waste paperwork with your F-gas records.
Working hours
Most Hove businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Typical premises in Hove
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- 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.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
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 Hove
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Hove?
In Hove, 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 Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea?
Yes. Alongside Hove, we also cover Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Hove?
All of them, including BN3. 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.
Need air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Hove?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.