Air conditioning replacement and removal in Eastleigh
During building work in Eastleigh, units can be recovered and removed so the job can go ahead safely. Hot spells reach the South East early, which makes spring the easiest time to arrange an installation.
Replacements in Eastleigh can often reuse an existing bracket and wall opening where they are sound. Eastleigh lies roughly 5 miles from Southampton, and we cover it as part of Hampshire. Homes in SO50 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Eastleigh
In South East England, our guide range for air conditioning replacement and removal is £240–£595 to remove and recover one system, including VAT. South East England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. For reference, the Like-for-like option in Eastleigh (replace one system using sound existing routes) usually comes to about £1,395–£2,745.
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
Surveys in Eastleigh cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. 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 as standard in Eastleigh:
- Recycling of units and waste
- Refrigerant recovery by a certified engineer
- Disconnection and removal of old units
- Documentation of recovered refrigerant
- Making good of wall openings
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Southampton (5 miles), Winchester (7 miles) and Totton (7 miles). See all services in Eastleigh or air conditioning replacement and removal across Hampshire.