Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Get your air conditioning in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
In Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, 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.
Our coverage in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
We cover Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles by arrangement, including Stornoway, Kirkwall and Lerwick. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include HS1, HS3, HS5, HS7, HS9, KW16, ZE1 and ZE3. Many buildings have a mix of older and newer systems, so we record each one separately and nothing is missed.
We cover Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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 you get
- Refrigerant recovery into certified cylinders
- Removal of indoor and outdoor units
- Pipework capped or removed
- WEEE-compliant disposal with paperwork
- Making good of wall penetrations on request
Prices in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
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 a visit in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles works
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.
Points to plan for in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Records
Keep the recovery and waste paperwork with your F-gas records.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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.
Types of premises we cover in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
Two rules matter for most businesses in Scotland: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for systems of 12 kW or more.
Your questions answered
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
In Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, 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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is quoted before the visit is booked.
Do you also cover Highland and Argyll and Bute?
Yes. Alongside Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, we also cover Highland and Argyll and Bute. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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 you make good the walls?
Yes, we can fill pipe holes, remove brackets and trunking and leave surfaces ready for decoration.
Need air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Visits to Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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.