Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Kettering
Get your air conditioning in Kettering 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 Kettering?
In Kettering, guide prices are about £240–£875 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £585–£1,895 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.
Covering Kettering and nearby
Businesses in Kettering range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses. Northampton is about 20 km away.
We cover every Kettering postcode, including NN16. We also work in nearby Wellingborough, Corby and Rushden. Compliance visits in Kettering are booked around your opening hours and the paperwork is kept for you afterwards.
What is included
- Refrigerant recovery into certified cylinders
- Electrical isolation by a qualified electrician
- Removal of indoor and outdoor units
- Pipework capped or removed
- Making good of wall penetrations on request
Guide prices in Kettering
These guide prices are adjusted for the East Midlands, where labour and access costs run about 2% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single split removal with gas recovery | £240–£485 | £288–£582 | per system |
| Cassette or ducted unit removal | £290–£680 | £348–£816 | per unit |
| VRF system strip-out | £1,395–£6,795 | £1,674–£8,154 | per system |
| Making good wall penetrations | £45–£140 | £54–£168 | 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.
What to think about in Kettering
Re-use
Equipment that is still serviceable can sometimes be relocated; ask us to assess it.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Kettering are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
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.
Who we work with in Kettering
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
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.
Your questions answered
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Kettering?
In Kettering, guide prices are around £240–£875 per system, plus VAT; a typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £585–£1,895 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Wellingborough, Corby and Rushden?
Yes. Alongside Kettering, we also cover Wellingborough, Corby and Rushden. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Kettering?
All of them, including NN16. 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.
What paperwork will I get?
Recovery records showing the refrigerant type and quantity, and waste transfer documentation for the equipment.
Talk to us about your premises in Kettering
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.