Air conditioning replacement and removal in Selkirk
Replacements in Selkirk can often reuse an existing bracket and wall opening where they are sound. Mild Scottish summers mean cooling matters most in conservatories, lofts and rooms with large windows.
During building work in Selkirk, units can be recovered and removed so the job can go ahead safely. Selkirk lies roughly 5 miles from Galashiels, and we cover it as part of the Scottish Borders. We cover TD7 and the streets around them.
Prices in Selkirk
Air conditioning replacement and removal in Selkirk typically comes in at £180–£445 to remove and recover one system including VAT, based on Central and Southern Scotland rates. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in Central and Southern Scotland tend to be. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. Typical Like-for-like work (replace one system using sound existing routes) lands around £1,045–£2,045 in this area.
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
Scotland has its own permitted development rules for heat pumps and outdoor units, with stricter treatment of listed buildings and conservation areas. We check the current position for your property with you and, if needed, with the council.
The survey
A survey in Selkirk 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 Selkirk at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Included as standard in Selkirk:
- Documentation of recovered refrigerant
- Like-for-like or upgraded replacement option
- Refrigerant recovery by a certified engineer
- Recycling of units and waste
- Making good of wall openings
Nearby
If you are just outside Selkirk, we also work in Galashiels (5 miles), Hawick (9 miles) and Jedburgh (12 miles). See all services in Selkirk or air conditioning replacement and removal across the Scottish Borders.