Air conditioning replacement and removal in Faversham
Units over fifteen years old in Faversham homes are worth replacing before they fail completely. Hot spells reach the South East early, which makes spring the easiest time to arrange an installation.
During building work in Faversham, units can be recovered and removed so the job can go ahead safely. Our Kent coverage takes in Faversham, about 16 miles from Maidstone. Postcode districts we cover here include ME13.
Prices in Faversham
Our South East England guide price for air conditioning replacement and removal is £240–£595 to remove and recover one system, VAT included. South East England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. On our South East England figures, the Like-for-like option (replace one system using sound existing routes) is 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
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
Surveys in Faversham 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
Here is what is included on every job in Faversham:
- Making good of wall openings
- Documentation of recovered refrigerant
- Like-for-like or upgraded replacement option
- Recycling of units and waste
- Disconnection and removal of old units
Nearby
We also cover Whitstable (7 miles), Sittingbourne (7 miles) and Canterbury (9 miles). See all services in Faversham or air conditioning replacement and removal across Kent.