Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
From a single room to a whole floor: ceiling cassette air conditioning in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, planned around your trading hours.
- Survey by arrangement, travel charge quoted first
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does a ceiling cassette cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Our guide range in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is £2,250–£5,195 per cassette before VAT; a typical job (shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes) is £5,195–£14,195 plus VAT. For remote and island locations, a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.
A ceiling cassette is an air conditioning indoor unit that sits inside a suspended ceiling with only a square grille visible.
Covering Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles and nearby
We cover Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles by arrangement, including Stornoway, Kirkwall and Lerwick. We quote for premises right across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include HS1, HS3, HS5, HS7, HS9, KW16, ZE1 and ZE3. In Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, 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.
We cover Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked. We group visits where we can to keep it down.
What we do
- 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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Guide prices for Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, set for the north of Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact 600 mm cassette (up to about 5 kW) | £2,250–£4,150 | £2,700–£4,980 | per unit |
| Full-size four-way cassette (7–14 kW) | £3,095–£5,195 | £3,714–£6,234 | per unit |
| Ceiling tile and grid alterations | £100–£415 | £120–£498 | per unit |
| Fresh-air spigot connection | £205–£625 | £246–£750 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install on a single or multi-split system.
The steps for a project in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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.
Leased premises
If your Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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.
Typical premises in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
Two rules matter for most businesses in Scotland: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for systems of 12 kW or more.
Questions about ceiling cassettes in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
How much does a ceiling cassette cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Guide prices in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles run from about £2,250 to £5,195 per cassette, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes) costs £5,195–£14,195 plus VAT. For Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, a travel charge is added and quoted in writing before the survey is booked.
Do you also cover Highland and Argyll and Bute?
Yes. Alongside Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, we also cover Highland and Argyll and Bute. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Visits to Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles are by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.