Ceiling cassette air conditioning in the Scottish Borders
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for ceiling cassette air conditioning in the Scottish Borders.
- 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 the Scottish Borders?
Budget roughly £2,050–£4,750 per cassette ex VAT in the Scottish Borders. For a typical job — shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes — expect £4,750–£12,950 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the free survey.
A ceiling cassette is an air conditioning indoor unit that sits inside a suspended ceiling with only a square grille visible.
Working in the Scottish Borders
We cover all of the Scottish Borders, including Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles and Kelso. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include EH26, EH44, ML12, TD3, TD6, TD9, TD12 and TD15. In the Scottish Borders, 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 the job covers
- Survey of the ceiling void depth and grid
- Compact 600 mm or full-size cassette selection
- Fresh-air spigot connection where ventilation ductwork is available
- Wired controller or central control
- Commissioning and F-gas records
Local guide prices for the Scottish Borders
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Scotland (4% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact 600 mm cassette (up to about 5 kW) | £2,050–£3,795 | £2,460–£4,554 | per unit |
| Full-size four-way cassette (7–14 kW) | £2,850–£4,750 | £3,420–£5,700 | per unit |
| Ceiling tile and grid alterations | £90–£380 | £108–£456 | per unit |
| Fresh-air spigot connection | £185–£570 | £222–£684 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install on a single or multi-split system.
From enquiry to handover in the Scottish Borders
Check the void
We confirm void depth, grid size and any obstructions such as beams, sprinkler pipes or ductwork. For sites in the Scottish Borders 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.
Before you book in the Scottish Borders
Condensate
Most cassettes include a pump. The discharge still needs a route to a drain, which we design at survey.
Leased premises
If your the Scottish Borders 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.
Ceiling grid
Compact cassettes drop into a 600 mm grid; full-size units need the grid adapting around a larger panel.
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.
Premises we work in around the Scottish Borders
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
In Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
Your questions answered
How much does a ceiling cassette cost in the Scottish Borders?
Guide prices in the Scottish Borders run from about £2,050 to £4,750 per cassette, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes) costs £4,750–£12,950 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover the Lothians, Edinburgh and Fife?
Yes. Alongside the Scottish Borders, we also cover the Lothians, Edinburgh and Fife. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
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 the Scottish Borders
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.