Commercial air conditioning in Bideford
Air conditioning and ventilation for offices, shops, restaurants and technical rooms in Bideford.
- Free survey for new installations
- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in Bideford
For businesses in Bideford we cover the full job: survey, design, installation, servicing, repairs and the compliance paperwork that goes with them.
Guide prices in Bideford start from about £1,500 for a single wall-mounted split, installed, and £180 for a service visit covering the first indoor unit, plus VAT.
Where we work around Bideford
Businesses in Bideford range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses.
Postcode districts we cover in Bideford include EX39.
In Bideford, 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 Bideford are booked around your opening hours, with the price agreed before we come.
Where to start in Bideford
Planned maintenance contracts
Scheduled PPM visits, F-gas leak checks and records for your whole estate.
From £205 per indoor unit, per year, 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
Ducted air conditioning
Hidden units above the ceiling, with only slim grilles on show.
From £3,595 per ducted zone, ex VAT
Split and multi-split systems
Wall-mounted and multi-room systems for smaller premises.
From £1,500 per system, ex VAT
Air handling units
Servicing, filter changes, repairs and replacement of AHUs.
From £255 per unit, per visit, ex VAT
Air conditioning replacement and upgrades
Replace ageing R22 and R410A equipment with efficient, lower-GWP systems.
From £1,695 per indoor unit, 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 |
Local points to consider
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.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Bideford 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.
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.
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.
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 Bideford
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Bideford?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,500–£2,550 plus VAT installed in Bideford, 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 service systems you did not install?
Yes. We service most commercial makes and models; tell us the make and model if you know them.
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.
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