Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Manchester
Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Manchester, sized to the real heat load of your premises rather than guessed from the floor area.
- 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 Manchester?
Budget roughly £2,095–£4,850 per cassette ex VAT in Manchester. For a typical job — shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes — expect £4,850–£13,250 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.
A ceiling cassette is an air conditioning indoor unit that sits inside a suspended ceiling with only a square grille visible.
Covering Manchester and nearby
Manchester is one of the main commercial centres in Greater Manchester, with city-centre offices, retail streets, hospitality venues and business parks on its edges.
That includes premises in M1, M2, M3, M4, M9 and M11 and the surrounding districts. Nearby, we also cover Salford (about 4 km), Eccles (about 6 km) and Prestwich (about 7 km). In Manchester 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
- Pipework, condensate pump and drain connection
- Fresh-air spigot connection where ventilation ductwork is available
- Commissioning and F-gas records
Guide prices in Manchester
Guide prices for Manchester, set for the North West. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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.
The steps for a project in Manchester
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 Manchester 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
Condensate
Most cassettes include a pump. The discharge still needs a route to a drain, which we design at survey.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Void depth
Compact cassettes typically need around 250–300 mm of clear void; larger units need more. We measure before quoting.
Leased premises
If your Manchester 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.
Premises we work in around Manchester
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
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.
Questions about ceiling cassettes in Manchester
How much does a ceiling cassette cost in Manchester?
Guide prices in Manchester 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 Salford, Eccles and Prestwich?
Yes. Alongside Manchester, we also cover Salford, Eccles and Prestwich. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Manchester?
All of them, including M1, M2, M3 and M4. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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 Manchester
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.