Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Portslade
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for ceiling cassette air conditioning in Portslade.
- 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 Portslade?
Our guide range in Portslade is £2,450–£5,695 per cassette before VAT; a typical job (shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes) is £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.
Covering Portslade and nearby
In a town like Portslade, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer. Brighton is about 6 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Portslade include BN41. We also work in nearby Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea and Brighton. In Portslade 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.
What you get
- 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
Prices in Portslade
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.
The steps for a project in Portslade
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. We keep work areas in Portslade screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Test and commission
The condensate pump is water-tested, the system pressure tested and charged, and air directions set.
Points to plan for in Portslade
Void depth
Compact cassettes typically need around 250–300 mm of clear void; larger units need more. We measure before quoting.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Portslade are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Cleaning access
Filters need cleaning regularly, so cassettes should be reachable with a step ladder.
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.
Types of premises we cover in Portslade
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- 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.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions from businesses in Portslade
How much does a ceiling cassette cost in Portslade?
Guide prices in Portslade 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 Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea and Brighton?
Yes. Alongside Portslade, we also cover Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea and Brighton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Portslade?
All of them, including BN41. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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.
Get a guide price for Portslade
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.