Air conditioning replacement and removal in Northolt
Replacements in Northolt can often reuse an existing bracket and wall opening where they are sound. The urban heat island effect means London bedrooms can stay uncomfortably warm on summer nights.
During building work in Northolt, units can be recovered and removed so the job can go ahead safely. Northolt is about 11 miles from central London and falls within our London coverage. Postcode districts we cover here include UB5.
Prices in Northolt
In London, our guide range for air conditioning replacement and removal is £255–£645 to remove and recover one system, including VAT. London is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. What moves a quote in Northolt 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
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. We book surveys in Northolt at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Every job in Northolt includes:
- Recycling of units and waste
- Documentation of recovered refrigerant
- Making good of wall openings
- Disconnection and removal of old units
- Refrigerant recovery by a certified engineer
Nearby
If you are just outside Northolt, we also work in Greenford (1 mile), Harrow (3 miles) and Southall (3 miles). See all services in Northolt or air conditioning replacement and removal across London.