Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Kendal
Ceiling cassette air conditioning for businesses in Kendal — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- 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 Kendal?
Our guide range in Kendal is £2,095–£4,850 per cassette before VAT; a typical job (shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes) is £4,850–£13,250 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 Kendal
Kendal has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts.
We work across Kendal's postcode districts, including LA9. Neighbouring towns we cover include Morecambe, Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness. In Kendal 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.
Included as standard
- 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
Ceiling cassettes prices in Kendal
These guide prices are adjusted for the North West, where labour and access costs run about 2% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact 600 mm cassette (up to about 5 kW) | £2,095–£3,850 | £2,514–£4,620 | per unit |
| Full-size four-way cassette (7–14 kW) | £2,895–£4,850 | £3,474–£5,820 | per unit |
| Ceiling tile and grid alterations | £95–£385 | £114–£462 | per unit |
| Fresh-air spigot connection | £190–£585 | £228–£702 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install on a single or multi-split system.
How we work in Kendal
Check the void
We confirm void depth, grid size and any obstructions such as beams, sprinkler pipes or ductwork. For sites in Kendal 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 Kendal
Condensate
Most cassettes include a pump. The discharge still needs a route to a drain, which we design at survey.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Kendal 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.
Ceiling grid
Compact cassettes drop into a 600 mm grid; full-size units need the grid adapting around a larger panel.
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 Kendal
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
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 Kendal?
Guide prices in Kendal run from about £2,095 to £4,850 per cassette, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes) costs £4,850–£13,250 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Morecambe, Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness?
Yes. Alongside Kendal, we also cover Morecambe, Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Kendal?
All of them, including LA9. 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 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 Kendal
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.