Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Oban
Get your air conditioning in Oban on the right side of the rules with air conditioning removal and gas recovery.
- Price and travel confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Oban?
In Oban, guide prices are about £255–£940 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £625–£2,050 plus VAT. For remote and island locations, a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.
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.
Oban and surrounding areas
In a town like Oban, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer.
Postcode districts we cover in Oban include PA34. Many buildings have a mix of older and newer systems, so we record each one separately and nothing is missed.
We cover Oban by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked. We group visits where we can to keep it down.
What the job covers
- 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
Prices in Oban
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the north of Scotland (5% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single split removal with gas recovery | £255–£520 | £306–£624 | per system |
| Cassette or ducted unit removal | £310–£730 | £372–£876 | per unit |
| VRF system strip-out | £1,500–£7,295 | £1,800–£8,754 | per system |
| Making good wall penetrations | £45–£145 | £54–£174 | per hole |
Ex VAT. Access equipment and large plant removals are priced after survey.
How we handle decommissioning in Oban
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 Oban
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
Working hours
Most Oban businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Legal recovery
Recovery of F-gas refrigerant must be done by certified engineers; venting is an offence.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Oban often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Typical premises in Oban
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
In Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions from businesses in Oban
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Oban?
In Oban, guide prices are around £255–£940 per system, plus VAT; a typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £625–£2,050 plus VAT. A travel charge for Oban is quoted before the visit is booked.
Which postcodes do you cover in Oban?
All of them, including PA34. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Can old units be re-used elsewhere?
Sometimes, if they are in good condition and suit the new space. We assess before recovery.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Oban
Visits to Oban are by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.