Commercial air conditioning in Elgin
Air conditioning and ventilation for offices, shops, restaurants and technical rooms in Elgin.
- Free survey for new installations
- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in Elgin
For businesses in Elgin we cover the full job: survey, design, installation, servicing, repairs and the compliance paperwork that goes with them.
Guide prices in Elgin start from about £1,500 for a single wall-mounted split, installed, and £185 for a service visit covering the first indoor unit, plus VAT.
Where we work around Elgin
Businesses in Elgin range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses.
We work across Elgin's postcode districts, including IV30. We also work in nearby Lossiemouth, Forres and Buckie.
Buildings across Moray range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
Service and repair visits in Elgin are booked around your opening hours, with the price agreed before we come.
What businesses in Elgin ask us for
Fan coil units
Servicing, repair and replacement of fan coils in office and hotel buildings.
From £70 per fan coil serviced, ex VAT
HVAC design and heat load surveys
Heat load calculations, system design and specifications before you buy.
From £520 per project, 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
Air handling units
Servicing, filter changes, repairs and replacement of AHUs.
From £255 per unit, per visit, ex VAT
Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery
Safe removal of old units with refrigerant recovered and paperwork provided.
From £255 per system, ex VAT
Air curtains
Over-door air curtains that keep heat in and cold out at open entrances.
From £1,500 per doorway, 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 |
Things to check in Elgin
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.
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.
Working hours
Most Elgin businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Compliance in Scotland: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Questions from businesses in Elgin
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Elgin?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,500–£2,550 plus VAT installed in Elgin, 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.
Do you also cover Lossiemouth, Forres and Buckie?
Yes. Alongside Elgin, we also cover Lossiemouth, Forres and Buckie. 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.
Do you handle landlord consent?
We supply the drawings, unit data sheets and method of fixing your landlord or managing agent will ask for.
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.
Nearby towns
Get a guide price for Elgin
Send a few details and we will arrange a survey or call you back with a guide price.