Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Irvine
Air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Irvine, 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 Irvine?
Expect £235–£860 per system ex VAT in Irvine; a typical job — removing 2–4 split systems — usually comes to £570–£1,850 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 Irvine
Irvine has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Glasgow is about 37 km away.
We work across Irvine's postcode districts, including KA12. Neighbouring towns we cover include Kilwinning, Kilmarnock and Ayr. For air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Irvine, we start by listing each system, its refrigerant type and charge, so you know exactly what the rules require.
What is included
- Refrigerant recovery into certified cylinders
- Electrical isolation by a qualified electrician
- Removal of indoor and outdoor units
- Pipework capped or removed
- WEEE-compliant disposal with paperwork
Decommissioning prices in Irvine
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Scotland (4% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single split removal with gas recovery | £235–£475 | £282–£570 | per system |
| Cassette or ducted unit removal | £285–£665 | £342–£798 | per unit |
| VRF system strip-out | £1,395–£6,650 | £1,674–£7,980 | per system |
| Making good wall penetrations | £45–£140 | £54–£168 | per hole |
Ex VAT. Access equipment and large plant removals are priced after survey.
How a visit in Irvine works
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 Irvine
Re-use
Equipment that is still serviceable can sometimes be relocated; ask us to assess it.
Working hours
Most Irvine businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Records
Keep the recovery and waste paperwork with your F-gas records.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Who we work with in Irvine
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- 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.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
Compliance in Scotland: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Your questions answered
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Irvine?
In Irvine, guide prices are around £235–£860 per system, plus VAT; a typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £570–£1,850 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Kilwinning, Kilmarnock and Ayr?
Yes. Alongside Irvine, we also cover Kilwinning, Kilmarnock and Ayr. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Irvine?
All of them, including KA12. 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 Irvine?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.