Commercial air conditioning in Torquay
Surveyed, specified and priced in writing: commercial air conditioning across Torquay.
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- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in Torquay
Across Torquay we fit and maintain air conditioning for offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, surgeries and technical rooms, with guide prices on every service page.
In Torquay, a single split system typically costs £1,500–£2,550 plus VAT installed; a ceiling cassette is priced per unit.
Where we work around Torquay
In Torquay, typical commercial premises include town-centre shops and offices, surgeries, gyms and units on business parks. Exeter is about 29 km away.
We cover every Torquay postcode, including TQ2. We also work in nearby Paignton, Newton Abbot and Exmouth.
In Torquay 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.
For servicing and repairs in Torquay, roof and high-level access is planned in advance, so the visit is not wasted waiting for a tower or a key.
Popular services in Torquay
Air conditioning repairs
Fault-finding and repairs for units that are leaking, noisy or not cooling.
From £145 per repair 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
Air-to-air heat pumps
Use your air conditioning as efficient electric heating as well as cooling.
From £1,695 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
Office air conditioning
Quiet, efficient cooling and heating for offices, meeting rooms and co-working space.
From £2,250 per zone, 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
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.
Leased premises
If your Torquay 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.
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 Torquay are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
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 Torquay
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Torquay?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,500–£2,550 plus VAT installed in Torquay, 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 Paignton, Newton Abbot and Exmouth?
Yes. Alongside Torquay, we also cover Paignton, Newton Abbot and Exmouth. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
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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Air conditioning for your premises in Torquay
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