Air conditioning replacement and removal in Barnes
Replacements in Barnes can often reuse an existing bracket and wall opening where they are sound. London's dense streets hold heat overnight, so top-floor flats and loft rooms often stay warm long after sunset.
During building work in Barnes, units can be recovered and removed so the job can go ahead safely. Barnes sits around 6 miles from central London, inside our London area. Postcode districts we cover here include SW13.
Prices in Barnes
Our London guide price for air conditioning replacement and removal is £255–£645 to remove and recover one system, VAT included. Prices here sit above the national middle, reflecting London labour rates and parking and access costs. What moves a quote in Barnes up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. On our London figures, the Like-for-like option (replace one system using sound existing routes) is about £1,495–£2,945.
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
A survey in Barnes usually takes one to two hours. We measure the rooms, check the walls and the consumer unit, agree the outdoor unit position with you and photograph the pipe routes. We book surveys in Barnes at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Every job in Barnes includes:
- Disconnection and removal of old units
- Recycling of units and waste
- Making good of wall openings
- Refrigerant recovery by a certified engineer
- Like-for-like or upgraded replacement option
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Chiswick (1 mile), Putney (2 miles) and Fulham (2 miles). See all services in Barnes or air conditioning replacement and removal across London.