Ceiling cassette air conditioning in Soho
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for ceiling cassette air conditioning in Soho.
- 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 Soho?
Our guide range in Soho is £2,750–£6,350 per cassette before VAT; a typical job (shop or restaurant with 2–3 cassettes) is £6,350–£17,295 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 Soho
Soho 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 Soho's postcode districts, including W1. We also cover Pimlico, Camden Town and Islington, all within easy reach of Soho. We plan installations in Soho so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
What the job covers
- 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
Prices in Soho
Guide prices for Soho, set for London. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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 a job in Soho works
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 Soho 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.
Before you book in Soho
Condensate
Most cassettes include a pump. The discharge still needs a route to a drain, which we design at survey.
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.
Void depth
Compact cassettes typically need around 250–300 mm of clear void; larger units need more. We measure before quoting.
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 Soho
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- 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.
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.
Questions about ceiling cassettes in Soho
How much does a ceiling cassette cost in Soho?
Guide prices in Soho 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 Pimlico, Camden Town and Islington?
Yes. Alongside Soho, we also cover Pimlico, Camden Town and Islington. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Soho?
All of them, including W1. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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 Soho
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.