Air conditioning replacement and removal across Edinburgh and the Lothians
Replacements in Edinburgh can often reuse an existing bracket and wall opening where they are sound. During building work in Edinburgh, units can be recovered and removed so the job can go ahead safely. Mild Scottish summers mean cooling matters most in conservatories, lofts and rooms with large windows.
Prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Budget around £180–£445 to remove and recover one system including VAT for air conditioning replacement and removal in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in Central and Southern Scotland tend to be. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. Typical Like-for-like work (replace one system using sound existing routes) lands around £1,045–£2,045 in this area.
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
Scotland has its own permitted development rules for heat pumps and outdoor units, with stricter treatment of listed buildings and conservation areas. We check the current position for your property with you and, if needed, with the council.
The survey
At the survey we look at how each room is used, where the sun hits it and how the pipes can reach the outside wall, then put it all in a written quote. On a survey in Edinburgh and the Lothians 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians:
- 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in Edinburgh and the Lothians.