Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Notting Hill
Ceiling cassette air conditioning for businesses in Notting Hill — 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 Notting Hill?
Budget roughly £2,750–£6,350 per cassette ex VAT in Notting Hill. For a typical job — shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes — expect £6,350–£17,295 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.
Notting Hill and surrounding areas
Notting Hill sits within London's dense commercial fabric: shopfronts, offices above, studios and venues, where outdoor unit positions and access need careful planning.
We work across Notting Hill's postcode districts, including W11. Neighbouring towns we cover include Shepherds Bush, Willesden and Fulham. In Notting Hill, 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.
What we do
- Survey of the ceiling void depth and grid
- 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
Guide prices in Notting Hill
Prices below include our regional adjustment for London (28% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact 600 mm cassette (up to about 5 kW) | £2,750–£5,050 | £3,300–£6,060 | per unit |
| Full-size four-way cassette (7–14 kW) | £3,795–£6,350 | £4,554–£7,620 | per unit |
| Ceiling tile and grid alterations | £120–£505 | £144–£606 | per unit |
| Fresh-air spigot connection | £245–£760 | £294–£912 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install on a single or multi-split system.
How we work in Notting Hill
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 Notting Hill 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.
Points to plan for in Notting Hill
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.
Cleaning access
Filters need cleaning regularly, so cassettes should be reachable with a step ladder.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Notting Hill 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.
Who we work with in Notting Hill
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- 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.
FAQs for Notting Hill
How much does a ceiling cassette cost in Notting Hill?
Guide prices in Notting Hill run from about £2,750 to £6,350 per cassette, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes) costs £6,350–£17,295 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Shepherds Bush, Willesden and Fulham?
Yes. Alongside Notting Hill, we also cover Shepherds Bush, Willesden and Fulham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Notting Hill?
All of them, including W11. 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 Notting Hill
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.