Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Reigate
Air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Reigate, 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 Reigate?
In Reigate, guide prices are about £280–£1,050 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £685–£2,250 plus VAT. The price is confirmed before booking.
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 Reigate
Reigate is a smaller town in Surrey, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units. Crawley is about 14 km away.
We work across Reigate's postcode districts, including RH2. We also work in nearby Redhill, Horley and Banstead. For air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Reigate, 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
- WEEE-compliant disposal with paperwork
- Making good of wall penetrations on request
Guide prices in Reigate
Guide prices for Reigate, set for the South East. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single split removal with gas recovery | £280–£570 | £336–£684 | per system |
| Cassette or ducted unit removal | £340–£795 | £408–£954 | per unit |
| VRF system strip-out | £1,650–£7,995 | £1,980–£9,594 | per system |
| Making good wall penetrations | £50–£165 | £60–£198 | per hole |
Ex VAT. Access equipment and large plant removals are priced after survey.
What happens on a visit in Reigate
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 Reigate
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
Leased premises
If your Reigate 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.
Working hours
Most Reigate businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Types of premises we cover in Reigate
- 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.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
FAQs for Reigate
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Reigate?
In Reigate, guide prices are around £280–£1,050 per system, plus VAT; a typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £685–£2,250 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Redhill, Horley and Banstead?
Yes. Alongside Reigate, we also cover Redhill, Horley and Banstead. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Reigate?
All of them, including RH2. 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.
Talk to us about your premises in Reigate
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.