Air conditioning servicing in Portslade
Keep your systems in Portslade running: air conditioning servicing, with any extra work explained and priced before it starts.
- Visit price agreed before we book
- Written report after every visit
- F-gas records updated where required
How much does an air conditioning service cost in Portslade?
In Portslade, expect around £195–£280 per visit, first indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (service visit for a small system, 1–2 indoor units) is £195–£445 plus VAT. Any extra work is priced and approved before it starts.
Air conditioning servicing is a routine maintenance visit in which an engineer cleans filters and coils, checks drainage, electrical connections and controls, measures operating pressures and temperatures, and records the results.
Covering Portslade and nearby
Most commercial premises in and around Portslade are shops, offices, salons, pubs and small industrial units. Brighton is about 6 km away.
We work across Portslade's postcode districts, including BN41. We also work in nearby Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea and Brighton. Service and repair visits in Portslade are booked around your opening hours, with the price agreed before we come.
What the job covers
- Filter cleaning or replacement
- Indoor and outdoor coil inspection and cleaning
- Electrical and control checks
- Operating pressure and temperature readings
- Written service report with any recommendations
Prices in Portslade
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service, first indoor unit (includes attendance) | £195–£280 | £234–£336 | per visit |
| Each additional indoor unit, same visit | £100–£165 | £120–£198 | per unit |
| Outdoor unit / condenser clean | £75–£165 | £90–£198 | per unit |
| VRF system service | £455–£1,450 | £546–£1,740 | per system |
Ex VAT. Prices vary with access, unit type and travel.
The visit, step by step
Book
Tell us how many units you have, their type and location. We book a visit that suits your trading hours.
Service
Each unit is cleaned, checked and tested against the checklist.
Report
You get a written report with readings, photos where useful, and any recommended repairs.
Remind
We remind you when the next service is due.
Before you book in Portslade
Warranty
Manufacturer warranties often require servicing at set intervals by a competent engineer. Keep the reports.
Working hours
Most Portslade businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Access
High-level units or roof plant may need towers or roof access arrangements, which we plan in advance.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Premises we work in around Portslade
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Your questions answered
How much does an air conditioning service cost in Portslade?
In Portslade, expect about £195–£280 per visit, first indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (service visit for a small system, 1–2 indoor units) is £195–£445 plus VAT. Any parts or repairs are priced before we go ahead.
Do you also cover Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea and Brighton?
Yes. Alongside Portslade, we also cover Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea and Brighton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Portslade?
All of them, including BN41. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Is a service the same as an F-gas leak check?
No, but they are often done together. A leak check is a legal requirement for systems above certain refrigerant thresholds; a service is broader maintenance.
What happens if you find a fault?
We explain it, give you a price and only go ahead once you approve it.
Talk to us about your premises in Portslade
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.