Air conditioning replacement and removal in Rochester
Replacements in Rochester can often reuse an existing bracket and wall opening where they are sound. Hot spells reach the South East early, which makes spring the easiest time to arrange an installation.
During building work in Rochester, units can be recovered and removed so the job can go ahead safely. Rochester sits around 8 miles from Maidstone, inside our Kent area. Postcode districts we cover here include ME1.
Prices in Rochester
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. 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
England's rules let most houses fit an outdoor unit without a planning application, as long as the size, number and MCS 020(a) noise conditions are met. Flats, listed buildings and roof-mounted units are treated differently.
The survey
On a survey in Rochester 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. 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.
What is included
Included with air conditioning replacement and removal in Rochester:
- Recycling of units and waste
- Refrigerant recovery by a certified engineer
- Documentation of recovered refrigerant
- Like-for-like or upgraded replacement option
- Disconnection and removal of old units
Nearby
We also cover Chatham (1 mile), Strood (1 mile) and Gillingham (2 miles). See all services in Rochester or air conditioning replacement and removal across Kent.