Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Salford
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for ceiling cassette air conditioning in Salford.
- 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 Salford?
Budget roughly £2,095–£4,850 per cassette ex VAT in Salford. For a typical job — shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes — expect £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.
Our coverage in Salford
Salford is a large town in Greater Manchester, with a busy centre, retail parks and industrial estates on its edges. Manchester is about 4 km away.
That includes premises in M5, M6, M50, MK17 and OX7 and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Eccles, Manchester and Prestwich. We plan installations in Salford so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
What we do
- 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
Guide prices in Salford
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.
From enquiry to handover in Salford
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 Salford 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.
Local points to consider
Condensate
Most cassettes include a pump. The discharge still needs a route to a drain, which we design at survey.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Salford are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
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.
Typical premises in Salford
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- 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.
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 Salford
How much does a ceiling cassette cost in Salford?
Guide prices in Salford 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 Eccles, Manchester and Prestwich?
Yes. Alongside Salford, we also cover Eccles, Manchester and Prestwich. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Salford?
All of them, including M5, M6, M50 and MK17. 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 Salford
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.