Air-to-air heat pumps in Braintree
Air-to-air heat pumps for businesses in Braintree — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- Free site survey and fixed written quote
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does an air-to-air heat pump cost in Braintree?
Our guide range in Braintree is £1,795–£4,250 per zone before VAT; a typical job (shop or office heated and cooled by 2–4 units) is £4,795–£14,595 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the free survey.
An air-to-air heat pump takes heat from the outside air and releases it indoors as warm air — the same equipment as reverse-cycle air conditioning, sized and set up for heating.
Where we work around Braintree
Braintree has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Chelmsford is about 17 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Braintree include CM7 and CM77. Nearby, we also cover Witham (about 11 km), Chelmsford (about 17 km) and Maldon (about 18 km). For air-to-air heat pumps in Braintree, the survey looks at where the outdoor unit can go, how pipework will reach the indoor units and whether the electrical supply has capacity.
What we do
- Heat loss and heat gain assessment
- Outdoor units positioned for air flow and defrost drainage
- Controls with schedules and set-back temperatures
- Commissioning and handover
- Running-cost guidance against your current heating
Prices in Braintree
These guide prices are adjusted for the East of England, where labour and access costs run about 8% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall-mounted heat pump unit | £1,795–£3,195 | £2,154–£3,834 | per zone |
| Cassette heat pump unit | £2,650–£4,250 | £3,180–£5,100 | per zone |
| Floor-standing console unit | £2,095–£3,750 | £2,514–£4,500 | per zone |
| Removal of old electric heaters | £50–£135 | £60–£162 | per heater |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
The steps for a project in Braintree
Heat loss survey
We assess fabric, glazing and ventilation to size for winter as well as summer.
Design
Units are chosen for their heating output at low outdoor temperatures, not just their cooling rating.
Install
Outdoor units go where defrost water can drain safely and air flow is not restricted. In Braintree we agree timings around your opening hours.
Set controls
Schedules and set-backs are configured so the system heats efficiently.
Things to check in Braintree
Building fabric
Draughty or poorly insulated premises need more heating capacity; simple draught-proofing can reduce the size needed.
Neighbours and noise
Outdoor units near flats — common above shops — need careful siting so noise at neighbours' windows stays low. We choose positions and quieter units with that in mind.
Air direction
Warm air rises, so units are set to direct air down when heating.
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.
Typical premises in Braintree
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
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-to-air heat pump cost in Braintree?
Guide prices in Braintree run from about £1,795 to £4,250 per zone, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or office heated and cooled by 2–4 units) costs £4,795–£14,595 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon?
Yes. Alongside Braintree, we also cover Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Braintree?
All of them, including CM7 and CM77. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Does it work in freezing weather?
Modern units are designed to heat well below freezing, though output reduces as it gets colder. We size for that.
Can air conditioning really heat a building?
Yes. Reverse-cycle air conditioning is a heat pump. Sized for heating, it can be the main heat source for many commercial premises.
Talk to us about your premises in Braintree
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.