Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Braintree
From a single room to a whole floor: ceiling cassette air conditioning in Braintree, 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 Braintree?
Our guide range in Braintree is £2,295–£5,350 per cassette before VAT; a typical job (shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes) is £5,350–£14,595 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.
A ceiling cassette is an air conditioning indoor unit that sits inside a suspended ceiling with only a square grille visible.
Covering Braintree and nearby
Businesses in Braintree range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses. Chelmsford is about 17 km away.
We work across Braintree's postcode districts, including CM7 and CM77. We also cover Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon, all within easy reach of Braintree. Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Braintree is priced from a written specification: unit sizes, positions, pipe routes, condensate, electrics, controls and commissioning are all listed.
What we do
- 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
Local guide prices for Braintree
These guide prices are adjusted for the East of England, where labour and access costs run about 8% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact 600 mm cassette (up to about 5 kW) | £2,295–£4,250 | £2,754–£5,100 | per unit |
| Full-size four-way cassette (7–14 kW) | £3,195–£5,350 | £3,834–£6,420 | per unit |
| Ceiling tile and grid alterations | £105–£425 | £126–£510 | per unit |
| Fresh-air spigot connection | £210–£645 | £252–£774 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install on a single or multi-split system.
How we work in Braintree
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 Braintree 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.
Things to check in Braintree
Ceiling grid
Compact cassettes drop into a 600 mm grid; full-size units need the grid adapting around a larger panel.
Leased premises
If your Braintree 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.
Void depth
Compact cassettes typically need around 250–300 mm of clear void; larger units need more. We measure before quoting.
Working hours
Most Braintree businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Premises we work in around Braintree
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Your questions answered
How much does a ceiling cassette cost in Braintree?
Guide prices in Braintree run from about £2,295 to £5,350 per cassette, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes) costs £5,350–£14,595 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon?
Yes. Alongside Braintree, we also cover Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Braintree?
All of them, including CM7 and CM77. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
What size cassette do I need?
It depends on the heat load. As a guide, a compact cassette suits a room of up to about 40–50 m² of office space; larger spaces use bigger units or several cassettes.
How noisy are ceiling cassettes?
At normal fan speeds modern cassettes are quiet enough for offices and restaurants. We select fan speeds and unit sizes so they are not working flat out.
Get a guide price for Braintree
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.