Commercial air conditioning in Maidstone
Air conditioning and ventilation for offices, shops, restaurants and technical rooms in Maidstone.
- Free survey for new installations
- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in Maidstone
Across Maidstone we fit and maintain air conditioning for offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, surgeries and technical rooms, with guide prices on every service page.
In Maidstone, a single split system typically costs £1,650–£2,795 plus VAT installed; a ceiling cassette is priced per unit.
Maidstone and surrounding areas
In Maidstone, typical commercial premises include town-centre shops and offices, surgeries, gyms and units on business parks. Gillingham is about 14 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Maidstone include ME14 and ME99. We also work in nearby Chatham, Rochester and Gillingham.
In Maidstone, outdoor unit positions are often the deciding factor: a rear flat roof or yard is usually straightforward, while a front elevation may need landlord or planning consent first.
Businesses across Kent can combine servicing with any F-gas leak checks their systems need, which saves a separate attendance.
What businesses in Maidstone ask us for
HVAC design and heat load surveys
Heat load calculations, system design and specifications before you buy.
From £570 per project, ex VAT
Air conditioning replacement and upgrades
Replace ageing R22 and R410A equipment with efficient, lower-GWP systems.
From £1,895 per indoor unit, ex VAT
Commercial air conditioning installation
Design, supply and installation of cooling and heating systems for business premises.
From £2,250 per indoor unit (zone), ex VAT
F-gas leak checks and records
Mandatory leak checks, labelling and records for systems above the threshold.
From £165 per visit, first system, ex VAT
Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery
Safe removal of old units with refrigerant recovered and paperwork provided.
From £280 per system, ex VAT
VRF and VRV systems
Multi-zone systems that heat and cool a whole floor or building from shared outdoor plant.
From £2,795 per indoor unit (whole system), ex VAT
All services and local guide prices
Air conditioning installation
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial air conditioning installation | £2,250 | per indoor unit (zone) |
| Office air conditioning | £2,450 | per zone |
| VRF and VRV systems | £2,795 | per indoor unit (whole system) |
| Ceiling cassette air conditioning | £2,450 | per cassette |
| Ducted air conditioning | £3,950 | per ducted zone |
| Split and multi-split systems | £1,650 | per system |
| Air-to-air heat pumps | £1,895 | per zone |
| Server room and comms room cooling | £4,550 | per room (duty/standby pair) |
Servicing, repairs and replacement
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning servicing | £195 | per visit, first indoor unit |
| Planned maintenance contracts | £225 | per indoor unit, per year |
| Air conditioning repairs | £165 | per repair visit |
| Air conditioning cleaning | £110 | per indoor unit |
| Air conditioning replacement and upgrades | £1,895 | per indoor unit |
F-gas and TM44 compliance
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| F-gas leak checks and records | £165 | per visit, first system |
| TM44 air conditioning inspections | £455 | per building |
| Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery | £280 | per system |
Ventilation and air quality
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial ventilation | £3,395 | per system |
| Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) | £5,695 | per unit installed |
| Fan coil units | £75 | per fan coil serviced |
| Air handling units | £280 | per unit, per visit |
Design and specialist systems
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC design and heat load surveys | £570 | per project |
| Air curtains | £1,650 | per doorway |
Local points to consider
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Maidstone are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Maidstone 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.
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.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Questions from businesses in Maidstone
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Maidstone?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,650–£2,795 plus VAT installed in Maidstone, and a ceiling cassette £2,450–£5,695 per unit. A small shop or office with two to four indoor units usually comes to £5,695–£18,995 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Chatham, Rochester and Gillingham?
Yes. Alongside Maidstone, we also cover Chatham, Rochester and Gillingham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
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.
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Air conditioning for your premises in Maidstone
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