Commercial air conditioning in Harwich
Surveyed, specified and priced in writing: commercial air conditioning across Harwich.
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- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in Harwich
Across Harwich we fit and maintain air conditioning for offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, surgeries and technical rooms, with guide prices on every service page.
Typical prices in Harwich: a single split from £1,550 installed and a service visit from £190 for the first indoor unit, both plus VAT.
Covering Harwich and nearby
Harwich is a smaller town in Essex, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units. Ipswich is about 16 km away.
We work across Harwich's postcode districts, including CO12. Neighbouring towns we cover include Felixstowe, Ipswich and Clacton-on-Sea.
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 Harwich 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 Harwich
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
TM44 air conditioning inspections
Energy inspections for systems over 12 kW, arranged and followed up.
From £425 per building, ex VAT
Commercial air conditioning installation
Design, supply and installation of cooling and heating systems for business premises.
From £2,095 per indoor unit (zone), 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
F-gas leak checks and records
Mandatory leak checks, labelling and records for systems above the threshold.
From £155 per visit, first system, ex VAT
HVAC design and heat load surveys
Heat load calculations, system design and specifications before you buy.
From £535 per project, 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 |
Things to check in Harwich
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Harwich 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.
Working hours
Most Harwich businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
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.
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 Harwich
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Harwich?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,550–£2,650 plus VAT installed in Harwich, 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 Felixstowe, Ipswich and Clacton-on-Sea?
Yes. Alongside Harwich, we also cover Felixstowe, Ipswich and Clacton-on-Sea. 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.
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 Harwich
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