Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Bournemouth
From a single room to a whole floor: ceiling cassette air conditioning in Bournemouth, planned around your trading hours.
- Free site survey and fixed written quote
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does a ceiling cassette cost in Bournemouth?
Budget roughly £2,250–£5,150 per cassette ex VAT in Bournemouth. For a typical job — shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes — expect £5,150–£14,050 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the free survey.
A ceiling cassette is an air conditioning indoor unit that sits inside a suspended ceiling with only a square grille visible.
Where we work around Bournemouth
In Bournemouth, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
That includes premises in BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10 and the surrounding districts. Neighbouring towns we cover include Christchurch, Poole and New Milton. We plan installations in Bournemouth so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
What you get
- Survey of the ceiling void depth and grid
- Compact 600 mm or full-size cassette selection
- Pipework, condensate pump and drain connection
- Fresh-air spigot connection where ventilation ductwork is available
- Wired controller or central control
Guide prices in Bournemouth
These guide prices are adjusted for the South West, where labour and access costs run about 4% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact 600 mm cassette (up to about 5 kW) | £2,250–£4,095 | £2,700–£4,914 | per unit |
| Full-size four-way cassette (7–14 kW) | £3,050–£5,150 | £3,660–£6,180 | per unit |
| Ceiling tile and grid alterations | £100–£410 | £120–£492 | per unit |
| Fresh-air spigot connection | £205–£620 | £246–£744 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install on a single or multi-split system.
The steps for a project in Bournemouth
Check the void
We confirm void depth, grid size and any obstructions such as beams, sprinkler pipes or ductwork.
Set positions
Cassettes are placed against the lighting and grid layout so air reaches the whole space.
Hang and connect
Units are hung on drop rods, connected to pipework and the condensate line. We keep work areas in Bournemouth screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Test and commission
The condensate pump is water-tested, the system pressure tested and charged, and air directions set.
Points to plan for in Bournemouth
Ceiling grid
Compact cassettes drop into a 600 mm grid; full-size units need the grid adapting around a larger panel.
Working hours
Most Bournemouth businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Condensate
Most cassettes include a pump. The discharge still needs a route to a drain, which we design at survey.
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.
Types of premises we cover in Bournemouth
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
FAQs for Bournemouth
How much does a ceiling cassette cost in Bournemouth?
Guide prices in Bournemouth run from about £2,250 to £5,150 per cassette, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes) costs £5,150–£14,050 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Christchurch, Poole and New Milton?
Yes. Alongside Bournemouth, we also cover Christchurch, Poole and New Milton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Bournemouth?
All of them, including BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Do I need a suspended ceiling for a cassette?
Yes, or a ceiling void with access. In solid ceilings a wall-mounted or ducted unit is usually the better option.
How often should cassettes be cleaned?
Filters should be cleaned every few months in busy premises, with a full service and coil clean at least once a year.
Need ceiling cassette air conditioning in Bournemouth?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.