Air conditioning replacement and removal across Greater Manchester
During building work in Manchester, units can be recovered and removed so the job can go ahead safely. Units over fifteen years old in Manchester homes are worth replacing before they fail completely. In the North West, heating efficiency is often the main benefit, with summer cooling a welcome bonus.
Prices in Greater Manchester
Guide prices around Greater Manchester run from £185 to £445 to remove and recover one system including VAT. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical North West England labour rates. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. As an example, the Like-for-like option (replace one system using sound existing routes) would typically be £1,095–£2,145 here.
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
In England, most houses can have an outdoor unit under permitted development if it is no larger than 1.5 m³, meets the MCS 020(a) noise limit of 37 dB(A) at the nearest neighbour's window, and there are no more than two on a detached house or one on other houses. Listed buildings need consent.
The survey
We book surveys in Greater Manchester at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. The free survey is where the real price is set: room measurements, pipe and drain routes, electrical checks and the outdoor unit position, all written into your quote.
What is included
Included with air conditioning replacement and removal across Greater Manchester:
- Recycling of units and waste
- Disconnection and removal of old units
- Documentation of recovered refrigerant
- Refrigerant recovery by a certified engineer
- Making good of wall openings
- Like-for-like or upgraded replacement option
Towns in Greater Manchester
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in Greater Manchester.
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Wigan
- Bolton
- Stockport
- Salford
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Bury
- Altrincham
- Middleton
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Leigh
- Stretford
- Urmston
- Chadderton
- Eccles
- Tyldesley
- Hyde
- Walkden
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Cheadle Hulme
- Heywood
- Denton
- Stalybridge
- Ashton in Makerfield
- Westhoughton
- Farnworth
- Saddleworth
- Hindley
- Golborne
- Droylsden
- Whitefield
- Swinton
- Royton
- Atherton
- Old Trafford
- Dukinfield