Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Kirkwall
Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Kirkwall, sized to the real heat load of your premises rather than guessed from the floor area.
- Survey by arrangement, travel charge quoted first
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does a ceiling cassette cost in Kirkwall?
In Kirkwall, guide prices run from about £2,250 to £5,195 per cassette, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes) usually comes to £5,195–£14,195 plus VAT. For remote and island locations, a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.
A ceiling cassette is an air conditioning indoor unit that sits inside a suspended ceiling with only a square grille visible.
Kirkwall and surrounding areas
Most commercial premises in and around Kirkwall are shops, offices, salons, pubs and small industrial units.
We work across Kirkwall's postcode districts, including KW15. In Kirkwall, outdoor unit positions are often the deciding factor: a rear flat roof or yard is usually straightforward, while a front elevation may need landlord or planning consent first.
We cover Kirkwall by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked. We group visits where we can to keep it down.
What is included
- Compact 600 mm or full-size cassette selection
- Pipework, condensate pump and drain connection
- Fresh-air spigot connection where ventilation ductwork is available
- Wired controller or central control
- Commissioning and F-gas records
Ceiling cassettes prices in Kirkwall
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the north of Scotland (5% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact 600 mm cassette (up to about 5 kW) | £2,250–£4,150 | £2,700–£4,980 | per unit |
| Full-size four-way cassette (7–14 kW) | £3,095–£5,195 | £3,714–£6,234 | per unit |
| Ceiling tile and grid alterations | £100–£415 | £120–£498 | per unit |
| Fresh-air spigot connection | £205–£625 | £246–£750 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install on a single or multi-split system.
How it works in Kirkwall
Check the void
We confirm void depth, grid size and any obstructions such as beams, sprinkler pipes or ductwork. For sites in Kirkwall 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.
Points to plan for in Kirkwall
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 Kirkwall 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.
Working hours
Most Kirkwall businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Premises we work in around Kirkwall
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- 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.
Two rules matter for most businesses in Scotland: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for systems of 12 kW or more.
Your questions answered
How much does a ceiling cassette cost in Kirkwall?
Guide prices in Kirkwall run from about £2,250 to £5,195 per cassette, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes) costs £5,195–£14,195 plus VAT. For Kirkwall, a travel charge is added and quoted in writing before the survey is booked.
Which postcodes do you cover in Kirkwall?
All of them, including KW15. 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 Kirkwall
Visits to Kirkwall are by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.