Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Exeter
Cooling and heating for offices, shops and hospitality venues in Exeter, with a free site survey and a fixed written quote.
- 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 Exeter?
In Exeter, guide prices run from about £2,250 to £5,150 per cassette, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes) usually comes to £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.
Exeter and surrounding areas
In Exeter, typical commercial premises include town-centre shops and offices, surgeries, gyms and units on business parks.
We cover every Exeter postcode, including EX2. Neighbouring towns we cover include Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot. In Exeter we work with offices, shops and hospitality premises, from a single room to a whole floor; each job starts with a heat load check rather than a guess from the floor area.
What is included
- Survey of the ceiling void depth and grid
- Compact 600 mm or full-size cassette selection
- Fresh-air spigot connection where ventilation ductwork is available
- Wired controller or central control
- Commissioning and F-gas records
Local guide prices for Exeter
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.
How we work in Exeter
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. In Exeter we agree timings around your opening hours.
Test and commission
The condensate pump is water-tested, the system pressure tested and charged, and air directions set.
Points to plan for in Exeter
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 Exeter are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Condensate
Most cassettes include a pump. The discharge still needs a route to a drain, which we design at survey.
Leased premises
If your Exeter 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.
Who we work with in Exeter
- 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.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
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.
Common questions from businesses in Exeter
How much does a ceiling cassette cost in Exeter?
Guide prices in Exeter 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 Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot?
Yes. Alongside Exeter, we also cover Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Exeter?
All of them, including EX2. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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.
Need ceiling cassette air conditioning in Exeter?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.