Commercial air conditioning in Highland
Air conditioning and ventilation for offices, shops, restaurants and technical rooms in Highland.
- Free survey; remote and island locations by arrangement
- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in Highland
We design, install, service and repair commercial air conditioning and ventilation across Highland, and handle the F-gas leak checks and TM44 inspections larger systems need.
Typical prices in Highland: a single split from £1,500 installed and a service visit from £185 for the first indoor unit, both plus VAT. A travel charge applies to remote and island locations and is quoted before anything is booked.
Where we work around Highland
We cover all of Highland, including Inverness, Fort William, Nairn and Thurso. Remote and island locations are covered by arrangement.
Postcode districts we cover include AB37, IV11, IV23, IV46, KW2, PA34, PH32 and PH44.
In Highland we work with offices, shops and hospitality premises, from a single room to a whole floor; each job starts with a heat load check rather than a guess from the floor area.
Service and repair visits in Highland are booked around your opening hours, with the price agreed before we come.
Remote and island locations in Highland are covered by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked. We group visits where we can to keep it down.
Towns we cover in Highland
Popular services in Highland
Commercial air conditioning installation
Design, supply and installation of cooling and heating systems for business premises.
From £2,050 per indoor unit (zone), ex VAT
VRF and VRV systems
Multi-zone systems that heat and cool a whole floor or building from shared outdoor plant.
From £2,550 per indoor unit (whole system), ex VAT
Planned maintenance contracts
Scheduled PPM visits, F-gas leak checks and records for your whole estate.
From £205 per indoor unit, per year, ex VAT
HVAC design and heat load surveys
Heat load calculations, system design and specifications before you buy.
From £520 per project, ex VAT
Server room and comms room cooling
Dedicated 24/7 cooling with back-up for IT, comms and plant rooms.
From £4,150 per room (duty/standby pair), ex VAT
Ceiling cassette air conditioning
Four-way and compact cassettes that sit flush in a suspended ceiling.
From £2,250 per cassette, ex VAT
All services and local guide prices
Air conditioning installation
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial air conditioning installation | £2,050 | per indoor unit (zone) |
| Office air conditioning | £2,250 | per zone |
| VRF and VRV systems | £2,550 | per indoor unit (whole system) |
| Ceiling cassette air conditioning | £2,250 | per cassette |
| Ducted air conditioning | £3,595 | per ducted zone |
| Split and multi-split systems | £1,500 | per system |
| Air-to-air heat pumps | £1,750 | per zone |
| Server room and comms room cooling | £4,150 | per room (duty/standby pair) |
Servicing, repairs and replacement
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning servicing | £185 | per visit, first indoor unit |
| Planned maintenance contracts | £205 | per indoor unit, per year |
| Air conditioning repairs | £145 | per repair visit |
| Air conditioning cleaning | £100 | per indoor unit |
| Air conditioning replacement and upgrades | £1,750 | per indoor unit |
F-gas and TM44 compliance
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| F-gas leak checks and records | £145 | per visit, first system |
| TM44 air conditioning inspections | £415 | per building |
| Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery | £255 | per system |
Ventilation and air quality
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial ventilation | £3,095 | per system |
| Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) | £5,195 | per unit installed |
| Fan coil units | £70 | per fan coil serviced |
| Air handling units | £255 | per unit, per visit |
Design and specialist systems
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC design and heat load surveys | £520 | per project |
| Air curtains | £1,500 | per doorway |
Local points to consider
Working hours
Most Highland businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
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.
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.
Leased premises
If your Highland 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.
In Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions in Highland
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Highland?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,500–£2,550 plus VAT installed in Highland, and a ceiling cassette £2,250–£5,195 per unit. A small shop or office with two to four indoor units usually comes to £5,195–£17,295 plus VAT. A travel charge for remote and island locations is quoted separately.
Do you also cover Moray, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and Perth and Kinross?
Yes. Alongside Highland, we also cover Moray, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and Perth and Kinross. 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.
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 handle landlord consent?
We supply the drawings, unit data sheets and method of fixing your landlord or managing agent will ask for.
Do you visit Highland?
Remote and island locations in Highland are covered by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked. We group visits where we can to keep it down.
Nearby areas
Air conditioning for your premises in Highland
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