Air conditioning replacement and removal in Hayes
During building work in Hayes, units can be recovered and removed so the job can go ahead safely. Many London homes are flats or tall terraces, where heat rises to the top floor and the bedrooms bear the brunt of a hot spell.
Replacements in Hayes can often reuse an existing bracket and wall opening where they are sound. Hayes is about 13 miles from central London and falls within our London coverage. That includes the UB3 and UB8 postcode districts.
Prices in Hayes
For Hayes, expect roughly £255 to £645 to remove and recover one system, VAT included, adjusted for typical London rates. London is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. What moves a quote in Hayes up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. As an example, the Like-for-like option (replace one system using sound existing routes) would typically be £1,495–£2,945 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
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
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. A survey in Hayes 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.
What is included
Here is what is included on every job in Hayes:
- Documentation of recovered refrigerant
- Like-for-like or upgraded replacement option
- Making good of wall openings
- Recycling of units and waste
- Refrigerant recovery by a certified engineer
Nearby
Close to Hayes, our coverage also includes Southall (2 miles), Heston (3 miles) and Greenford (3 miles). See all services in Hayes or air conditioning replacement and removal across London.