Commercial air conditioning in Colchester
Air conditioning and ventilation for offices, shops, restaurants and technical rooms in Colchester.
- Free survey for new installations
- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in Colchester
We design, install, service and repair commercial air conditioning and ventilation across Colchester, and handle the F-gas leak checks and TM44 inspections larger systems need.
Typical prices in Colchester: a single split from £1,550 installed and a service visit from £190 for the first indoor unit, both plus VAT.
Covering Colchester and nearby
In Colchester, typical commercial premises include town-centre shops and offices, surgeries, gyms and units on business parks. Ipswich is about 26 km away.
We work across Colchester's postcode districts, including CO1. We also cover Sudbury, Clacton-on-Sea and Witham, all within easy reach of Colchester.
Buildings across Essex range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
Each visit in Colchester ends with a written report: what was checked, readings taken and anything that needs attention, priced separately for you to approve.
Where to start in Colchester
Split and multi-split systems
Wall-mounted and multi-room systems for smaller premises.
From £1,550 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
VRF and VRV systems
Multi-zone systems that heat and cool a whole floor or building from shared outdoor plant.
From £2,650 per indoor unit (whole system), 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
Server room and comms room cooling
Dedicated 24/7 cooling with back-up for IT, comms and plant rooms.
From £4,250 per room (duty/standby pair), 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
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 |
What to think about in Colchester
Leased premises
If your Colchester 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.
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.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Colchester 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.
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).
FAQs for Colchester
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Colchester?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,550–£2,650 plus VAT installed in Colchester, 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 Sudbury, Clacton-on-Sea and Witham?
Yes. Alongside Colchester, we also cover Sudbury, Clacton-on-Sea and Witham. 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.
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.
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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