Commercial air conditioning in Braintree
Surveyed, specified and priced in writing: commercial air conditioning across Braintree.
- Free survey for new installations
- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in Braintree
We design, install, service and repair commercial air conditioning and ventilation across Braintree, and handle the F-gas leak checks and TM44 inspections larger systems need.
In Braintree, a single split system typically costs £1,550–£2,650 plus VAT installed; a ceiling cassette is priced per unit.
Where we work around Braintree
Businesses in Braintree range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses. Chelmsford is about 17 km away.
That includes premises in CM7 and CM77 and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon.
Commercial air conditioning in Braintree is priced from a written specification: unit sizes, positions, pipe routes, condensate, electrics, controls and commissioning are all listed.
Before a visit in Braintree we ask for the make, model and number of units so the engineer arrives with the right filters, parts and access equipment.
Popular services in Braintree
Air curtains
Over-door air curtains that keep heat in and cold out at open entrances.
From £1,550 per doorway, ex VAT
Planned maintenance contracts
Scheduled PPM visits, F-gas leak checks and records for your whole estate.
From £210 per indoor unit, per year, ex VAT
Air conditioning replacement and upgrades
Replace ageing R22 and R410A equipment with efficient, lower-GWP systems.
From £1,795 per indoor unit, ex VAT
Air conditioning cleaning
Deep cleaning of coils, fans, trays and drains for fresher, more efficient units.
From £105 per indoor unit, ex VAT
Air conditioning repairs
Fault-finding and repairs for units that are leaking, noisy or not cooling.
From £155 per repair visit, ex VAT
TM44 air conditioning inspections
Energy inspections for systems over 12 kW, arranged and followed up.
From £425 per building, 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 Braintree
Working hours
Most Braintree businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Braintree 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.
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.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Braintree are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
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 Braintree
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Braintree?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,550–£2,650 plus VAT installed in Braintree, 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 Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon?
Yes. Alongside Braintree, we also cover Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Do you handle landlord consent?
We supply the drawings, unit data sheets and method of fixing your landlord or managing agent will ask for.
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.
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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Air conditioning for your premises in Braintree
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