Commercial air conditioning in Manchester
Surveyed, specified and priced in writing: commercial air conditioning across Manchester.
- Free survey for new installations
- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in Manchester
For businesses in Manchester we cover the full job: survey, design, installation, servicing, repairs and the compliance paperwork that goes with them.
Guide prices in Manchester start from about £1,395 for a single wall-mounted split, installed, and £170 for a service visit covering the first indoor unit, plus VAT.
Where we work around Manchester
Manchester is one of the main commercial centres in Greater Manchester, with city-centre offices, retail streets, hospitality venues and business parks on its edges.
That includes premises in M1, M2, M3, M4, M9 and M11 and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Salford, Eccles and Prestwich.
For commercial air conditioning in Manchester, the survey looks at where the outdoor unit can go, how pipework will reach the indoor units and whether the electrical supply has capacity.
Each visit in Manchester 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 Manchester
Split and multi-split systems
Wall-mounted and multi-room systems for smaller premises.
From £1,395 per system, ex VAT
Commercial air conditioning installation
Design, supply and installation of cooling and heating systems for business premises.
From £1,895 per indoor unit (zone), ex VAT
Air conditioning repairs
Fault-finding and repairs for units that are leaking, noisy or not cooling.
From £140 per repair visit, ex VAT
Office air conditioning
Quiet, efficient cooling and heating for offices, meeting rooms and co-working space.
From £2,095 per zone, ex VAT
Server room and comms room cooling
Dedicated 24/7 cooling with back-up for IT, comms and plant rooms.
From £3,850 per room (duty/standby pair), ex VAT
Ducted air conditioning
Hidden units above the ceiling, with only slim grilles on show.
From £3,395 per ducted zone, ex VAT
All services and local guide prices
Air conditioning installation
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial air conditioning installation | £1,895 | per indoor unit (zone) |
| Office air conditioning | £2,095 | per zone |
| VRF and VRV systems | £2,395 | per indoor unit (whole system) |
| Ceiling cassette air conditioning | £2,095 | per cassette |
| Ducted air conditioning | £3,395 | per ducted zone |
| Split and multi-split systems | £1,395 | per system |
| Air-to-air heat pumps | £1,595 | per zone |
| Server room and comms room cooling | £3,850 | per room (duty/standby pair) |
Servicing, repairs and replacement
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning servicing | £170 | per visit, first indoor unit |
| Planned maintenance contracts | £190 | per indoor unit, per year |
| Air conditioning repairs | £140 | per repair visit |
| Air conditioning cleaning | £95 | per indoor unit |
| Air conditioning replacement and upgrades | £1,595 | per indoor unit |
F-gas and TM44 compliance
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| F-gas leak checks and records | £140 | per visit, first system |
| TM44 air conditioning inspections | £385 | per building |
| Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery | £240 | per system |
Ventilation and air quality
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial ventilation | £2,895 | per system |
| Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) | £4,850 | per unit installed |
| Fan coil units | £65 | per fan coil serviced |
| Air handling units | £240 | per unit, per visit |
Design and specialist systems
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC design and heat load surveys | £485 | per project |
| Air curtains | £1,395 | per doorway |
Things to check in Manchester
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.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Manchester 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 Manchester businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Leased premises
If your Manchester 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.
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).
Questions from businesses in Manchester
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Manchester?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,395–£2,395 plus VAT installed in Manchester, and a ceiling cassette £2,095–£4,850 per unit. A small shop or office with two to four indoor units usually comes to £4,850–£16,150 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Salford, Eccles and Prestwich?
Yes. Alongside Manchester, we also cover Salford, Eccles and Prestwich. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
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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