Commercial air conditioning in Barnstaple
Installation, servicing, repairs and compliance for businesses in Barnstaple, 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 Barnstaple
Across Barnstaple we fit and maintain air conditioning for offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, surgeries and technical rooms, with guide prices on every service page.
Typical prices in Barnstaple: a single split from £1,500 installed and a service visit from £180 for the first indoor unit, both plus VAT.
Working in Barnstaple
Businesses in Barnstaple range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses.
We work across Barnstaple's postcode districts, including EX31.
In Barnstaple, outdoor unit positions are often the deciding factor: a rear flat roof or yard is usually straightforward, while a front elevation may need landlord or planning consent first.
Service and repair visits in Barnstaple are booked around your opening hours, with the price agreed before we come.
What businesses in Barnstaple ask us for
Ceiling cassette air conditioning
Four-way and compact cassettes that sit flush in a suspended ceiling.
From £2,250 per cassette, ex VAT
Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery
Safe removal of old units with refrigerant recovered and paperwork provided.
From £255 per system, ex VAT
Fan coil units
Servicing, repair and replacement of fan coils in office and hotel buildings.
From £70 per fan coil serviced, ex VAT
Commercial air conditioning installation
Design, supply and installation of cooling and heating systems for business premises.
From £2,050 per indoor unit (zone), ex VAT
Air-to-air heat pumps
Use your air conditioning as efficient electric heating as well as cooling.
From £1,695 per zone, ex VAT
Ducted air conditioning
Hidden units above the ceiling, with only slim grilles on show.
From £3,595 per ducted zone, ex VAT
All services and local guide prices
Air conditioning installation
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial air conditioning installation | £2,050 | per indoor unit (zone) |
| Office air conditioning | £2,250 | per zone |
| VRF and VRV systems | £2,550 | per indoor unit (whole system) |
| Ceiling cassette air conditioning | £2,250 | per cassette |
| Ducted air conditioning | £3,595 | per ducted zone |
| Split and multi-split systems | £1,500 | per system |
| Air-to-air heat pumps | £1,695 | per zone |
| Server room and comms room cooling | £4,095 | per room (duty/standby pair) |
Servicing, repairs and replacement
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning servicing | £180 | per visit, first indoor unit |
| Planned maintenance contracts | £205 | per indoor unit, per year |
| Air conditioning repairs | £145 | per repair visit |
| Air conditioning cleaning | £100 | per indoor unit |
| Air conditioning replacement and upgrades | £1,695 | per indoor unit |
F-gas and TM44 compliance
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| F-gas leak checks and records | £145 | per visit, first system |
| TM44 air conditioning inspections | £410 | per building |
| Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery | £255 | per system |
Ventilation and air quality
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial ventilation | £3,050 | per system |
| Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) | £5,150 | per unit installed |
| Fan coil units | £70 | per fan coil serviced |
| Air handling units | £255 | per unit, per visit |
Design and specialist systems
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC design and heat load surveys | £515 | per project |
| Air curtains | £1,500 | per doorway |
Points to plan for in Barnstaple
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple 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.
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.
FAQs for Barnstaple
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Barnstaple?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,500–£2,550 plus VAT installed in Barnstaple, and a ceiling cassette £2,250–£5,150 per unit. A small shop or office with two to four indoor units usually comes to £5,150–£17,150 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Bideford and Tiverton?
Yes. Alongside Barnstaple, we also cover Bideford and Tiverton. 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.
Is the survey free?
Yes, for new installations and replacements on the UK mainland. Service, repair and inspection visits are priced before we book them.
Do you handle landlord consent?
We supply the drawings, unit data sheets and method of fixing your landlord or managing agent will ask for.
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