Air conditioning repairs in Brighton
Air conditioning repairs in Brighton, with the visit price agreed before we come and a written report after.
- Visit price agreed before we book
- Written report after every visit
- F-gas records updated where required
How much do air conditioning repairs cost in Brighton?
Typical prices in Brighton run from £165 to £340 per repair visit before VAT; a typical job (diagnostic visit, first hour) is usually £165–£340 plus VAT. Any extra work is priced and approved before it starts.
Air conditioning repair is diagnosing and fixing a fault in a cooling system — for example a refrigerant leak, a failed compressor, fan motor, sensor or circuit board, a blocked condensate drain or a controls problem.
Our coverage in Brighton
Brighton is one of the main commercial centres in East Sussex, with city-centre offices, retail streets, hospitality venues and business parks on its edges.
Postcode districts we cover in Brighton include BN2 and TR2. We also cover Hove, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea, all within easy reach of Brighton. Each visit in Brighton ends with a written report: what was checked, readings taken and anything that needs attention, priced separately for you to approve.
Included as standard
- Fault-finding with diagnostic equipment
- Refrigerant leak location and repair
- Replacement of fans, sensors, boards, pumps and valves
- Re-gassing with recorded refrigerant quantities
- Written report and F-gas record update
Prices in Brighton
These guide prices are adjusted for the South East, where labour and access costs run about 15% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic visit (first hour) | £165–£340 | £198–£408 | per visit |
| Condensate pump replacement | £225–£455 | £270–£546 | per unit |
| Leak find and repair, with re-gas | £455–£1,650 | £546–£1,980 | per system |
| Fan motor or PCB replacement | £340–£1,050 | £408–£1,260 | per unit |
| Compressor replacement | £1,450–£4,550 | £1,740–£5,460 | per outdoor unit |
Ex VAT. Repair visits are charged; parts and labour beyond diagnosis are quoted first.
How we handle AC repairs in Brighton
Tell us the symptoms
Make, model, error code and what the unit is doing helps us bring the right parts.
Diagnose
The engineer finds the cause and explains it.
Quote
You get a price for the repair before any work goes ahead.
Repair and test
The fault is fixed, the system tested and the records updated.
Points to plan for in Brighton
Refrigerant leaks
Topping up without finding the leak is a false economy and, for systems above the threshold, a breach of F-gas leak repair duties.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Brighton are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Old refrigerant
Systems still on R22 cannot legally be topped up with virgin or recycled R22. Repairs on these are limited — replacement is often the realistic option.
Working hours
Most Brighton businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Who we work with in Brighton
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions from businesses in Brighton
How much do air conditioning repairs cost in Brighton?
In Brighton, expect about £165–£340 per repair visit, plus VAT. A typical job (diagnostic visit, first hour) is £165–£340 plus VAT. Any parts or repairs are priced before we go ahead.
Do you also cover Hove, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea?
Yes. Alongside Brighton, we also cover Hove, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Brighton?
All of them, including BN2 and TR2. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Can you just re-gas it?
Re-gassing without finding and fixing the leak only delays the problem. We locate and repair the leak, then charge the system and record the quantity.
Is it worth repairing an old system?
If it uses R22, has repeated faults or needs a compressor, replacement is often better value. We give you both options.
Need air conditioning repairs in Brighton?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.