Commercial air conditioning in Paignton
Installation, servicing, repairs and compliance for businesses in Paignton, 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 Paignton
For businesses in Paignton we cover the full job: survey, design, installation, servicing, repairs and the compliance paperwork that goes with them.
Typical prices in Paignton: a single split from £1,500 installed and a service visit from £180 for the first indoor unit, both plus VAT.
Paignton and surrounding areas
Paignton supports a mix of high-street retail, professional offices, hospitality and light industry. Exeter is about 32 km away.
We work across Paignton's postcode districts, including TQ3. We also cover Torquay, Newton Abbot and Exmouth, all within easy reach of Paignton.
Commercial air conditioning in Paignton is priced from a written specification: unit sizes, positions, pipe routes, condensate, electrics, controls and commissioning are all listed.
Service and repair visits in Paignton are booked around your opening hours, with the price agreed before we come.
What businesses in Paignton ask us for
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
Office air conditioning
Quiet, efficient cooling and heating for offices, meeting rooms and co-working space.
From £2,250 per zone, ex VAT
Air conditioning cleaning
Deep cleaning of coils, fans, trays and drains for fresher, more efficient units.
From £100 per indoor unit, ex VAT
Air handling units
Servicing, filter changes, repairs and replacement of AHUs.
From £255 per unit, per visit, ex VAT
Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR)
Fresh air with most of the heat kept in, for offices, classrooms and studios.
From £5,150 per unit installed, 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
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 Paignton are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Working hours
Most Paignton businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
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.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Common questions in Paignton
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Paignton?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,500–£2,550 plus VAT installed in Paignton, 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 Torquay, Newton Abbot and Exmouth?
Yes. Alongside Paignton, we also cover Torquay, Newton Abbot and Exmouth. 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.
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 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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