Commercial air conditioning in York
Surveyed, specified and priced in writing: commercial air conditioning across York.
- Free survey for new installations
- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in York
Across York we fit and maintain air conditioning for offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, surgeries and technical rooms, with guide prices on every service page.
Guide prices in York 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.
Covering York and nearby
York has the full mix of premises that need cooling and heating: offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, clinics and technical rooms.
Postcode districts we cover in York include YO1, YO10, YO24, YO31 and YO90. We also cover Selby, Harrogate and Goole, all within easy reach of York.
For commercial air conditioning in York, the survey looks at where the outdoor unit can go, how pipework will reach the indoor units and whether the electrical supply has capacity.
Service and repair visits in York are booked around your opening hours, with the price agreed before we come.
Where to start in York
VRF and VRV systems
Multi-zone systems that heat and cool a whole floor or building from shared outdoor plant.
From £2,395 per indoor unit (whole system), ex VAT
Commercial ventilation
Supply and extract ventilation for fresh air, comfort and compliance.
From £2,850 per system, ex VAT
F-gas leak checks and records
Mandatory leak checks, labelling and records for systems above the threshold.
From £140 per visit, first system, ex VAT
Planned maintenance contracts
Scheduled PPM visits, F-gas leak checks and records for your whole estate.
From £190 per indoor unit, per year, ex VAT
Ducted air conditioning
Hidden units above the ceiling, with only slim grilles on show.
From £3,350 per ducted 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
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 | £3,350 | 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 | £90 | 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 | £2,850 | per system |
| Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) | £4,795 | 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 | £480 | per project |
| Air curtains | £1,395 | per doorway |
Points to plan for in York
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.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around York 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 York 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.
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 York
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in York?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,395–£2,395 plus VAT installed in York, and a ceiling cassette £2,095–£4,795 per unit. A small shop or office with two to four indoor units usually comes to £4,795–£15,995 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Selby, Harrogate and Goole?
Yes. Alongside York, we also cover Selby, Harrogate and Goole. 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.
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.
Do you handle landlord consent?
We supply the drawings, unit data sheets and method of fixing your landlord or managing agent will ask for.
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