Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Kelso
Air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Kelso, 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 Kelso?
In Kelso, guide prices are about £235–£860 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £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.
Our coverage in Kelso
In a town like Kelso, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer.
Postcode districts we cover in Kelso include TD5. Many buildings have a mix of older and newer systems, so we record each one separately and nothing is missed.
What you get
- 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
Prices in Kelso
These guide prices are adjusted for Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 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 we handle decommissioning in Kelso
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.
Before you book in Kelso
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
Leased premises
If your Kelso 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.
Legal recovery
Recovery of F-gas refrigerant must be done by certified engineers; venting is an offence.
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.
Typical premises in Kelso
- 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.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
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).
Common questions from businesses in Kelso
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Kelso?
In Kelso, 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 Galashiels and Hawick?
Yes. Alongside Kelso, we also cover Galashiels and Hawick. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Kelso?
All of them, including TD5. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Can you make good the walls?
Yes, we can fill pipe holes, remove brackets and trunking and leave surfaces ready for decoration.
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.
Get a guide price for Kelso
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.