Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in Soho
Air conditioning removal and gas recovery for premises in Soho, with records you can show an inspector or insurer.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Soho?
Expect £315–£1,150 per system ex VAT in Soho; a typical job — removing 2–4 split systems — usually comes to £760–£2,500 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 Soho
Premises in Soho are often in mixed-use buildings with shared roofs and tight access, so outdoor unit positions are agreed early.
Postcode districts we cover in Soho include W1. We also cover Pimlico, Camden Town and Islington, all within easy reach of Soho. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Soho should agree who arranges air conditioning removal and gas recovery.
What the job covers
- Refrigerant recovery into certified cylinders
- Electrical isolation by a qualified electrician
- Removal of indoor and outdoor units
- Pipework capped or removed
- WEEE-compliant disposal with paperwork
Decommissioning prices in Soho
Guide prices for Soho, set for London. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single split removal with gas recovery | £315–£635 | £378–£762 | per system |
| Cassette or ducted unit removal | £380–£890 | £456–£1,068 | per unit |
| VRF system strip-out | £1,850–£8,895 | £2,220–£10,674 | per system |
| Making good wall penetrations | £60–£185 | £72–£222 | 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.
Local points to consider
Records
Keep the recovery and waste paperwork with your F-gas records.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Dilapidations
Agree with your landlord what must be removed and what can stay.
Leased premises
If your Soho 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.
Who we work with in Soho
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
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).
Common questions from businesses in Soho
How much does air conditioning removal cost in Soho?
In Soho, guide prices are around £315–£1,150 per system, plus VAT; a typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £760–£2,500 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Pimlico, Camden Town and Islington?
Yes. Alongside Soho, we also cover Pimlico, Camden Town and Islington. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Soho?
All of them, including W1. 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.
Talk to us about your premises in Soho
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.