Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Leicester
Get your air conditioning in Leicester 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 Leicester?
In Leicester, 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.
Working in Leicester
Leicester has the full mix of premises that need cooling and heating: offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, clinics and technical rooms.
That includes premises in LE1 and LE19 and the surrounding districts. Neighbouring towns we cover include Oadby, Wigston and Earl Shilton. Many buildings have a mix of older and newer systems, so we record each one separately and nothing is missed.
What we do
- Refrigerant recovery into certified cylinders
- Electrical isolation by a qualified electrician
- Pipework capped or removed
- WEEE-compliant disposal with paperwork
- Making good of wall penetrations on request
Local guide prices for Leicester
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.
What happens on a visit in Leicester
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 Leicester
Legal recovery
Recovery of F-gas refrigerant must be done by certified engineers; venting is an offence.
Working hours
Most Leicester businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Leicester 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 Leicester
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- 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.
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 Leicester
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Leicester?
In Leicester, 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 Oadby, Wigston and Earl Shilton?
Yes. Alongside Leicester, we also cover Oadby, Wigston and Earl Shilton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Leicester?
All of them, including LE1 and LE19. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
What paperwork will I get?
Recovery records showing the refrigerant type and quantity, and waste transfer documentation for the equipment.
Can old units be re-used elsewhere?
Sometimes, if they are in good condition and suit the new space. We assess before recovery.
Get a guide price for Leicester
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.