Air conditioning replacement and removal across Devon
Replacements in Plymouth can often reuse an existing bracket and wall opening where they are sound. During building work in Plymouth, units can be recovered and removed so the job can go ahead safely. Coastal breezes help, but inland South West towns and glazed rooms still see uncomfortable peaks.
Prices in Devon
Our South West England guide price for air conditioning replacement and removal is £195–£495 to remove and recover one system, VAT included. That is broadly in line with national guide prices. The biggest variables are the pipe route, access for the outdoor unit and the state of the consumer unit, all of which the survey settles. On our South West England figures, the Like-for-like option (replace one system using sound existing routes) is about £1,150–£2,250.
Remove only
Recover and remove one system, make good.
Like-for-like
Replace one system using sound existing routes.
Upgrade
New, more efficient system with new routes.
Planning and permissions
Since 29 May 2025, England's permitted development rules allow larger outdoor units (up to 1.5 m³) and no longer require a 1 m gap to the boundary, provided the MCS 020(a) noise check is met. Listed buildings and pitched-roof installs still need permission.
The survey
A survey in Devon usually takes one to two hours. We measure the rooms, check the walls and the consumer unit, agree the outdoor unit position with you and photograph the pipe routes. On a survey in Devon the engineer looks at room size, glazing, the route for pipes and drains, the electrics and where the outdoor unit can sit quietly, then the written quote follows.
What is included
Included with air conditioning replacement and removal across Devon:
- Refrigerant recovery by a certified engineer
- Like-for-like or upgraded replacement option
- Making good of wall openings
- Disconnection and removal of old units
- Documentation of recovered refrigerant
- Recycling of units and waste
Towns in Devon
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in Devon.