Commercial air conditioning in Basildon
Surveyed, specified and priced in writing: commercial air conditioning across Basildon.
- Free survey for new installations
- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in Basildon
For businesses in Basildon we cover the full job: survey, design, installation, servicing, repairs and the compliance paperwork that goes with them.
In Basildon, a single split system typically costs £1,550–£2,650 plus VAT installed; a ceiling cassette is priced per unit.
Our coverage in Basildon
In Basildon, typical commercial premises include town-centre shops and offices, surgeries, gyms and units on business parks. Southend-on-Sea is about 18 km away.
We cover every Basildon postcode, including RG8 and SS14. We also work in nearby Pitsea, Stanford-le-Hope and Wickford.
In Basildon, 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 Basildon are booked around your opening hours, with the price agreed before we come.
Popular services in Basildon

Split and multi-split systems
Wall-mounted and multi-room systems for smaller premises.
From £1,550 per system, ex VAT

Ceiling cassette air conditioning
Four-way and compact cassettes that sit flush in a suspended ceiling.
From £2,295 per cassette, 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

TM44 air conditioning inspections
Energy inspections for systems over 12 kW, arranged and followed up.
From £425 per building, ex VAT

Commercial ventilation
Supply and extract ventilation for fresh air, comfort and compliance.
From £3,195 per system, ex VAT

Ducted air conditioning
Hidden units above the ceiling, with only slim grilles on show.
From £3,750 per ducted zone, 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 Basildon
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.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Basildon 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.
Leased premises
If your Basildon 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.
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.
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.
Common questions in Basildon
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Basildon?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,550–£2,650 plus VAT installed in Basildon, 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 Pitsea, Stanford-le-Hope and Wickford?
Yes. Alongside Basildon, we also cover Pitsea, Stanford-le-Hope and Wickford. 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.
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.
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Air conditioning for your premises in Basildon
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