Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in the West Midlands
Get your air conditioning in the West Midlands on the right side of the rules with air conditioning removal and gas recovery.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does air conditioning removal cost in the West Midlands?
In the West Midlands, guide prices are about £245–£895 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £595–£1,950 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.
Covering the West Midlands and nearby
We cover all of the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include B1, B14, B29, B44, B74, CV6, WS5 and WV98. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in the West Midlands 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
Prices in the West Midlands
These guide prices are adjusted for the West Midlands, where labour and access costs run at about the UK guide level.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single split removal with gas recovery | £245–£495 | £294–£594 | per system |
| Cassette or ducted unit removal | £295–£695 | £354–£834 | per unit |
| VRF system strip-out | £1,450–£6,950 | £1,740–£8,340 | 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 the West Midlands 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.
What to think about in the West Midlands
Re-use
Equipment that is still serviceable can sometimes be relocated; ask us to assess it.
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.
Records
Keep the recovery and waste paperwork with your F-gas records.
Leased premises
If your the West Midlands 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 the West Midlands
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
FAQs for the West Midlands
How much does air conditioning removal cost in the West Midlands?
In the West Midlands, guide prices are around £245–£895 per system, plus VAT; a typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £595–£1,950 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Worcestershire, Staffordshire and Warwickshire?
Yes. Alongside the West Midlands, we also cover Worcestershire, Staffordshire and Warwickshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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 the West Midlands
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.