Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Didcot
From a single room to a whole floor: ceiling cassette air conditioning in Didcot, 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 Didcot?
In Didcot, guide prices run from about £2,450 to £5,695 per cassette, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes) usually comes to £5,695–£15,500 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 Didcot
Businesses in Didcot range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses. Oxford is about 16 km away.
We work across Didcot's postcode districts, including OX11. Nearby, we also cover Abingdon (about 7 km), Oxford (about 16 km) and Thatcham (about 23 km). Buildings across Oxfordshire range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
What the job covers
- Survey of the ceiling void depth and grid
- Compact 600 mm or full-size cassette selection
- Pipework, condensate pump and drain connection
- Wired controller or central control
- Commissioning and F-gas records
Prices in Didcot
These guide prices are adjusted for the South East, where labour and access costs run about 15% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact 600 mm cassette (up to about 5 kW) | £2,450–£4,550 | £2,940–£5,460 | per unit |
| Full-size four-way cassette (7–14 kW) | £3,395–£5,695 | £4,074–£6,834 | per unit |
| Ceiling tile and grid alterations | £110–£455 | £132–£546 | per unit |
| Fresh-air spigot connection | £225–£685 | £270–£822 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install on a single or multi-split system.
The steps for a project in Didcot
Check the void
We confirm void depth, grid size and any obstructions such as beams, sprinkler pipes or ductwork. For sites in Didcot we confirm access and parking beforehand.
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.
Test and commission
The condensate pump is water-tested, the system pressure tested and charged, and air directions set.
Things to check in Didcot
Cleaning access
Filters need cleaning regularly, so cassettes should be reachable with a step ladder.
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.
Ceiling grid
Compact cassettes drop into a 600 mm grid; full-size units need the grid adapting around a larger panel.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Didcot are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Premises we work in around Didcot
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
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.
Your questions answered
How much does a ceiling cassette cost in Didcot?
Guide prices in Didcot run from about £2,450 to £5,695 per cassette, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes) costs £5,695–£15,500 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Abingdon, Oxford and Thatcham?
Yes. Alongside Didcot, we also cover Abingdon, Oxford and Thatcham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Didcot?
All of them, including OX11. 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.
Can a cassette bring in fresh air?
Many cassettes have a knock-out for a fresh-air duct, so ventilation air can be connected. The ventilation system still needs designing separately.
Get a guide price for Didcot
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.