Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Fareham
From a single room to a whole floor: ceiling cassette air conditioning in Fareham, 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 Fareham?
Budget roughly £2,450–£5,695 per cassette ex VAT in Fareham. For a typical job — shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes — expect £5,695–£15,500 plus VAT. The fixed price follows a free survey.
A ceiling cassette is an air conditioning indoor unit that sits inside a suspended ceiling with only a square grille visible.
Covering Fareham and nearby
Businesses in Fareham range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses. Portsmouth is about 9 km away.
We work across Fareham's postcode districts, including PO16. We also work in nearby Gosport, Portsmouth and Waterlooville. We plan installations in Fareham so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
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
Prices in Fareham
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.
How we work in Fareham
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 Fareham 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.
Things to check in Fareham
Void depth
Compact cassettes typically need around 250–300 mm of clear void; larger units need more. We measure before quoting.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Fareham 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.
Condensate
Most cassettes include a pump. The discharge still needs a route to a drain, which we design at survey.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Fareham 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 Fareham
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
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.
Common questions from businesses in Fareham
How much does a ceiling cassette cost in Fareham?
Guide prices in Fareham 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 Gosport, Portsmouth and Waterlooville?
Yes. Alongside Fareham, we also cover Gosport, Portsmouth and Waterlooville. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Fareham?
All of them, including PO16. 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.
Talk to us about your premises in Fareham
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.