Data Center Decommissioning Services in Central Texas
Comp-Utility provides turnkey data center decommissioning across Central Texas, safely removing UPS systems, batteries, switchgear, cooling, racks, and cabling and preparing the space for its next use. As an engineer-owned firm since 1992, we plan the project, de-energize and remove heavy equipment safely, and handle responsible disposal and recycling. We bring the same rigor to taking infrastructure out as putting it in.
What We Provide
Our Capabilities
Planning and Project Management
We develop a decommissioning plan and timeline, coordinate with your operations and lease constraints, and manage the project end to end.
Learn moreSafe Equipment Removal
We de-energize and safely remove UPS, batteries, switchgear, cooling, racks, and cabling, including heavy equipment from upper floors.
Learn moreDisposal and Recycling
We route batteries and equipment through certified recycling and recover refrigerant from cooling units responsibly.
Learn moreTake It Out Safely
Turnkey Removal, Disposal, and Site Cleanup
Decommissioning a data center is more than unplugging equipment. Heavy UPS systems and batteries, energized switchgear, refrigerant in cooling units, and miles of cabling all have to be removed safely and disposed of responsibly.
Comp-Utility plans and executes the full scope, from de-energizing and removal through certified recycling and site cleanup, so you close the space cleanly and on schedule.
The Comp-Utility Difference
Why Comp-Utility?
Engineer-Owned and Operated
Comp-Utility is owned and operated by engineers, with licensed Texas Professional Engineers (P.E.) on staff. That rigor anchors every design, specification, and installation.
Turnkey, Single-Contract Partner
We sell, design, install, and maintain complete infrastructure end to end. One accountable team and one contract for power, cooling, distribution, and cabling.
Trusted Since 1992
We have designed, installed, and maintained mission-critical power and cooling infrastructure across Central Texas since 1992, through every generation of the technology.
24/7 Emergency Response and Preventative Maintenance
Our technicians provide preventative maintenance programs and 24/7 emergency response, with rapid on-site dispatch across Central Texas when facilities need us most.
Related Resources
Licensed, Certified & Recognized
We hold ourselves to the standards of the institutions we serve, from professional licensure and jobsite safety to the industry organizations that set the bar for mission-critical work.
Licensed Professional Engineers
State of Texas (TBPE)
OSHA 30 Certified
Field Technicians
AFCOM Member
Data center industry association
7x24 Exchange Member
Mission-critical infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in data center decommissioning?
Decommissioning includes planning the project, safely de-energizing and removing UPS systems, batteries, switchgear, PDUs, cooling, racks, and cabling, recovering refrigerant from cooling units, routing equipment and batteries through certified recycling, and cleaning up the site. Comp-Utility delivers this as a turnkey project with one accountable team managing the full scope.
How do you safely remove heavy UPS systems and batteries?
We plan rigging and removal for heavy UPS systems and battery strings, including from upper floors, using proper equipment and safe work practices. Batteries are handled in compliance with applicable regulations and routed to certified recycling. Our OSHA-trained crews de-energize systems first and follow a documented procedure to remove equipment safely.
Do you handle disposal and recycling of old equipment?
Yes. We route retired UPS systems, batteries, switchgear, and other equipment through certified recycling channels, and recover refrigerant from cooling units in compliance with environmental rules. Lead-acid batteries in particular are highly recyclable. We provide documentation of responsible disposal for your records.
Can you decommission a data center quickly when we are closing a site?
Yes. We can mobilize to decommission a site on a compressed timeline when a closure or lease end requires it, planning the work to remove equipment safely and efficiently. Call (512) 346-0999 to discuss the schedule and scope, and we will build a plan that meets your deadline while handling the work responsibly.
Do you coordinate decommissioning with our lease or landlord requirements?
Yes. We coordinate the decommissioning scope and timeline with your lease-end obligations and landlord requirements, including returning the space to a required condition. Planning around these constraints up front avoids surprises and helps you meet move-out deadlines cleanly. We manage the project to those requirements.
How do you minimize risk during decommissioning?
We treat removal with the same engineering rigor as installation: de-energizing safely, planning rigging for heavy equipment, following OSHA practices, and documenting the procedure. For sites being partially decommissioned while others remain live, we plan carefully to protect remaining operations throughout the work.
Can you relocate equipment instead of disposing of it?
Yes. Where you are relocating rather than retiring infrastructure, we can remove, transport, and reinstall equipment at a new site, then commission it. Combining decommissioning at the old site with installation at the new one under one partner simplifies the move and keeps accountability in one place.
Who provides data center decommissioning in Central Texas?
Comp-Utility provides turnkey data center decommissioning across Central Texas from its Austin headquarters. Engineer-owned since 1992, we plan and execute safe removal, responsible disposal, and site cleanup. Call (512) 346-0999 or email sales@comp-utility.com to scope a decommissioning project.