Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Shoreham-by-Sea
Air conditioning removal and gas recovery in Shoreham-by-Sea, 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 Shoreham-by-Sea?
Expect £280–£1,050 per system ex VAT in Shoreham-by-Sea; a typical job — removing 2–4 split systems — usually comes to £685–£2,250 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.
Where we work around Shoreham-by-Sea
In a town like Shoreham-by-Sea, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer. Worthing is about 7 km away.
We cover every Shoreham-by-Sea postcode, including BN43. Neighbouring towns we cover include Lancing, Portslade and Worthing. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Shoreham-by-Sea should agree who arranges air conditioning removal and gas recovery.
What the job covers
- 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
Local guide prices for Shoreham-by-Sea
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the South East (15% above the UK guide).
| 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.
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.
Things to check in Shoreham-by-Sea
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
Working hours
Most Shoreham-by-Sea businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Re-use
Equipment that is still serviceable can sometimes be relocated; ask us to assess it.
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.
Types of premises we cover in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
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.
Common questions from businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Shoreham-by-Sea?
In Shoreham-by-Sea, 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 Lancing, Portslade and Worthing?
Yes. Alongside Shoreham-by-Sea, we also cover Lancing, Portslade and Worthing. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Shoreham-by-Sea?
All of them, including BN43. 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 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 Shoreham-by-Sea?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.