Commercial air conditioning in Reading
Installation, servicing, repairs and compliance for businesses in Reading, with local guide prices for every service.
- Free survey for new installations
- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in Reading
Across Reading we fit and maintain air conditioning for offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, surgeries and technical rooms, with guide prices on every service page.
In Reading, a single split system typically costs £1,650–£2,795 plus VAT installed; a ceiling cassette is priced per unit.
Our coverage in Reading
Reading has the full mix of premises that need cooling and heating: offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, clinics and technical rooms.
Postcode districts we cover in Reading include RG1, RG6 and RG30. We also work in nearby Wokingham, Crowthorne and Yateley.
We plan installations in Reading so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
For servicing and repairs in Reading, roof and high-level access is planned in advance, so the visit is not wasted waiting for a tower or a key.
What businesses in Reading ask us for
Commercial air conditioning installation
Design, supply and installation of cooling and heating systems for business premises.
From £2,250 per indoor unit (zone), ex VAT
Commercial ventilation
Supply and extract ventilation for fresh air, comfort and compliance.
From £3,395 per system, ex VAT
Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR)
Fresh air with most of the heat kept in, for offices, classrooms and studios.
From £5,695 per unit installed, ex VAT
Split and multi-split systems
Wall-mounted and multi-room systems for smaller premises.
From £1,650 per system, ex VAT
Air curtains
Over-door air curtains that keep heat in and cold out at open entrances.
From £1,650 per doorway, ex VAT
F-gas leak checks and records
Mandatory leak checks, labelling and records for systems above the threshold.
From £165 per visit, first system, ex VAT
All services and local guide prices
Air conditioning installation
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial air conditioning installation | £2,250 | per indoor unit (zone) |
| Office air conditioning | £2,450 | per zone |
| VRF and VRV systems | £2,795 | per indoor unit (whole system) |
| Ceiling cassette air conditioning | £2,450 | per cassette |
| Ducted air conditioning | £3,950 | per ducted zone |
| Split and multi-split systems | £1,650 | per system |
| Air-to-air heat pumps | £1,895 | per zone |
| Server room and comms room cooling | £4,550 | per room (duty/standby pair) |
Servicing, repairs and replacement
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning servicing | £195 | per visit, first indoor unit |
| Planned maintenance contracts | £225 | per indoor unit, per year |
| Air conditioning repairs | £165 | per repair visit |
| Air conditioning cleaning | £110 | per indoor unit |
| Air conditioning replacement and upgrades | £1,895 | per indoor unit |
F-gas and TM44 compliance
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| F-gas leak checks and records | £165 | per visit, first system |
| TM44 air conditioning inspections | £455 | per building |
| Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery | £280 | per system |
Ventilation and air quality
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial ventilation | £3,395 | per system |
| Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) | £5,695 | per unit installed |
| Fan coil units | £75 | per fan coil serviced |
| Air handling units | £280 | per unit, per visit |
Design and specialist systems
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC design and heat load surveys | £570 | per project |
| Air curtains | £1,650 | per doorway |
Things to check in Reading
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Reading are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Reading often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
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.
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.
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.
Common questions in Reading
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Reading?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,650–£2,795 plus VAT installed in Reading, and a ceiling cassette £2,450–£5,695 per unit. A small shop or office with two to four indoor units usually comes to £5,695–£18,995 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Wokingham, Crowthorne and Yateley?
Yes. Alongside Reading, we also cover Wokingham, Crowthorne and Yateley. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which refrigerant do new systems use?
Most new small split systems use R32, because new single splits under 3 kg in Great Britain cannot use refrigerants with a GWP of 750 or more. Larger systems vary by equipment.
Do you handle landlord consent?
We supply the drawings, unit data sheets and method of fixing your landlord or managing agent will ask for.
Do you service systems you did not install?
Yes. We service most commercial makes and models; tell us the make and model if you know them.
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Air conditioning for your premises in Reading
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