Commercial air conditioning in Strood
Air conditioning and ventilation for offices, shops, restaurants and technical rooms in Strood.
- Free survey for new installations
- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in Strood
We design, install, service and repair commercial air conditioning and ventilation across Strood, and handle the F-gas leak checks and TM44 inspections larger systems need.
In Strood, a single split system typically costs £1,650–£2,795 plus VAT installed; a ceiling cassette is priced per unit.
Where we work around Strood
In Strood, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units. Gillingham is about 5 km away.
We work across Strood's postcode districts, including ME2. Nearby, we also cover Rochester (about 2 km), Chatham (about 4 km) and Gillingham (about 5 km).
In Strood 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 Strood are booked around your opening hours, with the price agreed before we come.
What businesses in Strood ask us for

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

TM44 air conditioning inspections
Energy inspections for systems over 12 kW, arranged and followed up.
From £455 per building, ex VAT

Air-to-air heat pumps
Use your air conditioning as efficient electric heating as well as cooling.
From £1,895 per 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

Fan coil units
Servicing, repair and replacement of fan coils in office and hotel buildings.
From £75 per fan coil serviced, ex VAT

Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery
Safe removal of old units with refrigerant recovered and paperwork provided.
From £280 per 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 |
What to think about in Strood
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Strood are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
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 Strood 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.
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.
FAQs for Strood
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Strood?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,650–£2,795 plus VAT installed in Strood, 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 Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham?
Yes. Alongside Strood, we also cover Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
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.
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Air conditioning for your premises in Strood
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