Commercial air conditioning in Essex
Installation, servicing, repairs and compliance for businesses in Essex, 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 Essex
Across Essex we fit and maintain air conditioning for offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, surgeries and technical rooms, with guide prices on every service page.
In Essex, a single split system typically costs £1,550–£2,650 plus VAT installed; a ceiling cassette is priced per unit.
Working in Essex
We cover all of Essex, including Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Colchester, Chelmsford and Harlow. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include CB9, CM7, CM19, CO3, CO14, RM18, SS7 and SS99.
Commercial air conditioning in Essex is priced from a written specification: unit sizes, positions, pipe routes, condensate, electrics, controls and commissioning are all listed.
Before a visit in Essex we ask for the make, model and number of units so the engineer arrives with the right filters, parts and access equipment.
Towns we cover in Essex
- Southend-on-Sea
- Basildon
- Colchester
- Chelmsford
- Harlow
- Grays
- Braintree
- Brentwood
- Clacton-on-Sea
- South Benfleet
- Bishops Stortford
- Canvey Island
- Billericay
- Loughton
- Rayleigh
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Wickford
- Witham
- Pitsea
- Maldon
- Waltham Abbey
- South Ockendon
- Harwich
- Hadleigh
Popular services in Essex
Fan coil units
Servicing, repair and replacement of fan coils in office and hotel buildings.
From £70 per fan coil serviced, ex VAT
Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR)
Fresh air with most of the heat kept in, for offices, classrooms and studios.
From £5,350 per unit installed, ex VAT
Commercial ventilation
Supply and extract ventilation for fresh air, comfort and compliance.
From £3,195 per system, ex VAT
TM44 air conditioning inspections
Energy inspections for systems over 12 kW, arranged and followed up.
From £425 per building, ex VAT
Air conditioning servicing
Routine servicing that keeps systems efficient, clean and within warranty.
From £190 per visit, first indoor unit, ex VAT
Split and multi-split systems
Wall-mounted and multi-room systems for smaller premises.
From £1,550 per system, ex VAT
All services and local guide prices
Air conditioning installation
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial air conditioning installation | £2,095 | per indoor unit (zone) |
| Office air conditioning | £2,295 | per zone |
| VRF and VRV systems | £2,650 | per indoor unit (whole system) |
| Ceiling cassette air conditioning | £2,295 | per cassette |
| Ducted air conditioning | £3,750 | per ducted zone |
| Split and multi-split systems | £1,550 | per system |
| Air-to-air heat pumps | £1,795 | per zone |
| Server room and comms room cooling | £4,250 | per room (duty/standby pair) |
Servicing, repairs and replacement
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning servicing | £190 | per visit, first indoor unit |
| Planned maintenance contracts | £210 | per indoor unit, per year |
| Air conditioning repairs | £155 | per repair visit |
| Air conditioning cleaning | £105 | per indoor unit |
| Air conditioning replacement and upgrades | £1,795 | per indoor unit |
F-gas and TM44 compliance
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| F-gas leak checks and records | £155 | per visit, first system |
| TM44 air conditioning inspections | £425 | per building |
| Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery | £265 | per system |
Ventilation and air quality
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial ventilation | £3,195 | per system |
| Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) | £5,350 | per unit installed |
| Fan coil units | £70 | per fan coil serviced |
| Air handling units | £265 | per unit, per visit |
Design and specialist systems
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC design and heat load surveys | £535 | per project |
| Air curtains | £1,550 | per doorway |
Points to plan for in Essex
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.
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.
Working hours
Most Essex businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
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.
Questions from businesses in Essex
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Essex?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,550–£2,650 plus VAT installed in Essex, and a ceiling cassette £2,295–£5,350 per unit. A small shop or office with two to four indoor units usually comes to £5,350–£17,795 plus VAT.
Do you also cover London, Hertfordshire and Kent?
Yes. Alongside Essex, we also cover London, Hertfordshire and Kent. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
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.
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