Commercial air conditioning in Exeter
Air conditioning and ventilation for offices, shops, restaurants and technical rooms in Exeter.
- Free survey for new installations
- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in Exeter
For businesses in Exeter we cover the full job: survey, design, installation, servicing, repairs and the compliance paperwork that goes with them.
In Exeter, a single split system typically costs £1,500–£2,550 plus VAT installed; a ceiling cassette is priced per unit.
Covering Exeter and nearby
Exeter supports a mix of high-street retail, professional offices, hospitality and light industry.
That includes premises in EX2 and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot.
In Exeter we work with offices, shops and hospitality premises, from a single room to a whole floor; each job starts with a heat load check rather than a guess from the floor area.
Businesses across Devon can combine servicing with any F-gas leak checks their systems need, which saves a separate attendance.
Where to start in Exeter
Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery
Safe removal of old units with refrigerant recovered and paperwork provided.
From £255 per system, ex VAT
VRF and VRV systems
Multi-zone systems that heat and cool a whole floor or building from shared outdoor plant.
From £2,550 per indoor unit (whole system), ex VAT
F-gas leak checks and records
Mandatory leak checks, labelling and records for systems above the threshold.
From £145 per visit, first system, ex VAT
Office air conditioning
Quiet, efficient cooling and heating for offices, meeting rooms and co-working space.
From £2,250 per zone, ex VAT
Server room and comms room cooling
Dedicated 24/7 cooling with back-up for IT, comms and plant rooms.
From £4,095 per room (duty/standby pair), ex VAT
Ceiling cassette air conditioning
Four-way and compact cassettes that sit flush in a suspended ceiling.
From £2,250 per cassette, 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 |
Things to check in Exeter
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.
Leased premises
If your Exeter premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
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.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Exeter are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
FAQs for Exeter
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Exeter?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,500–£2,550 plus VAT installed in Exeter, 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 Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot?
Yes. Alongside Exeter, we also cover Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
Can you work outside our opening hours?
Yes. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged, and any extra cost is shown in the quote.
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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