Air conditioning replacement and removal across Tyne and Wear
During building work in Newcastle upon Tyne, units can be recovered and removed so the job can go ahead safely. Units over fifteen years old in Newcastle upon Tyne homes are worth replacing before they fail completely. Cooler North East summers mean cooling is mostly needed in lofts, conservatories and rooms with large windows.
Prices in Tyne and Wear
In North East England, our guide range for air conditioning replacement and removal is £180–£445 to remove and recover one system, including VAT. Labour rates in North East England keep this slightly under the national middle. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. For reference, the Like-for-like option in Tyne and Wear (replace one system using sound existing routes) usually comes to about £1,045–£2,045.
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
In England, most houses can have an outdoor unit under permitted development if it is no larger than 1.5 m³, meets the MCS 020(a) noise limit of 37 dB(A) at the nearest neighbour's window, and there are no more than two on a detached house or one on other houses. Listed buildings need consent.
The survey
We book surveys in Tyne and Wear at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. A survey in Tyne and Wear 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
Included with air conditioning replacement and removal across Tyne and Wear:
- Refrigerant recovery by a certified engineer
- Like-for-like or upgraded replacement option
- Making good of wall openings
- Documentation of recovered refrigerant
- Disconnection and removal of old units
- Recycling of units and waste
Towns in Tyne and Wear
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in Tyne and Wear.