Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Hove
From a single room to a whole floor: ceiling cassette air conditioning in Hove, 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 Hove?
In Hove, 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. 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.
Where we work around Hove
Hove is a large town in East Sussex, with a busy centre, retail parks and industrial estates on its edges. Brighton is about 2 km away.
That includes premises in BN3 and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea. For ceiling cassette air conditioning in Hove, the survey looks at where the outdoor unit can go, how pipework will reach the indoor units and whether the electrical supply has capacity.
What is included
- 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
- Commissioning and F-gas records
Ceiling cassettes prices in Hove
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 a job in Hove works
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 Hove 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.
Local points to consider
Cleaning access
Filters need cleaning regularly, so cassettes should be reachable with a step ladder.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Hove 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.
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.
Types of premises we cover in Hove
- 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.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
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 Hove?
Guide prices in Hove 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 Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea?
Yes. Alongside Hove, we also cover Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Hove?
All of them, including BN3. 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.
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.
Need ceiling cassette air conditioning in Hove?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.