Commercial air conditioning in Birmingham
Air conditioning and ventilation for offices, shops, restaurants and technical rooms in Birmingham.
- Free survey for new installations
- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in Birmingham
We design, install, service and repair commercial air conditioning and ventilation across Birmingham, and handle the F-gas leak checks and TM44 inspections larger systems need.
Guide prices in Birmingham start from about £1,450 for a single wall-mounted split, installed, and £175 for a service visit covering the first indoor unit, plus VAT.
Working in Birmingham
Birmingham is one of the main commercial centres in the West Midlands, with city-centre offices, retail streets, hospitality venues and business parks on its edges.
We cover every Birmingham postcode, including B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 and B7. Neighbouring towns we cover include Smethwick, West Bromwich and Shirley.
Buildings across the West Midlands 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 Birmingham are booked around your opening hours, with the price agreed before we come.
Where to start in Birmingham
Air curtains
Over-door air curtains that keep heat in and cold out at open entrances.
From £1,450 per doorway, ex VAT
Air conditioning replacement and upgrades
Replace ageing R22 and R410A equipment with efficient, lower-GWP systems.
From £1,650 per indoor unit, ex VAT
TM44 air conditioning inspections
Energy inspections for systems over 12 kW, arranged and followed up.
From £395 per building, ex VAT
Office air conditioning
Quiet, efficient cooling and heating for offices, meeting rooms and co-working space.
From £2,150 per zone, ex VAT
Air conditioning repairs
Fault-finding and repairs for units that are leaking, noisy or not cooling.
From £145 per repair visit, ex VAT
Server room and comms room cooling
Dedicated 24/7 cooling with back-up for IT, comms and plant rooms.
From £3,950 per room (duty/standby pair), ex VAT
All services and local guide prices
Air conditioning installation
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial air conditioning installation | £1,950 | per indoor unit (zone) |
| Office air conditioning | £2,150 | per zone |
| VRF and VRV systems | £2,450 | per indoor unit (whole system) |
| Ceiling cassette air conditioning | £2,150 | per cassette |
| Ducted air conditioning | £3,450 | per ducted zone |
| Split and multi-split systems | £1,450 | per system |
| Air-to-air heat pumps | £1,650 | per zone |
| Server room and comms room cooling | £3,950 | per room (duty/standby pair) |
Servicing, repairs and replacement
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning servicing | £175 | per visit, first indoor unit |
| Planned maintenance contracts | £195 | per indoor unit, per year |
| Air conditioning repairs | £145 | per repair visit |
| Air conditioning cleaning | £95 | per indoor unit |
| Air conditioning replacement and upgrades | £1,650 | 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 | £395 | per building |
| Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery | £245 | per system |
Ventilation and air quality
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial ventilation | £2,950 | per system |
| Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) | £4,950 | per unit installed |
| Fan coil units | £65 | per fan coil serviced |
| Air handling units | £245 | per unit, per visit |
Design and specialist systems
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC design and heat load surveys | £495 | per project |
| Air curtains | £1,450 | per doorway |
Points to plan for in Birmingham
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Birmingham 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.
Leased premises
If your Birmingham 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.
Working hours
Most Birmingham businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
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 Birmingham
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Birmingham?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,450–£2,450 plus VAT installed in Birmingham, and a ceiling cassette £2,150–£4,950 per unit. A small shop or office with two to four indoor units usually comes to £4,950–£16,500 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Smethwick, West Bromwich and Shirley?
Yes. Alongside Birmingham, we also cover Smethwick, West Bromwich and Shirley. 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.
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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