Commercial air conditioning installation in Eltham
Commercial air conditioning installation in Eltham, sized to the real heat load of your premises rather than guessed from the floor area.
- 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 commercial air conditioning installation cost in Eltham?
Budget roughly £2,500–£6,095 per indoor unit (zone) ex VAT in Eltham. For a typical job — small shop or office, 2–4 indoor units — expect £6,350–£20,995 plus VAT. The fixed price follows a free survey.
Commercial air conditioning installation is the design, supply, fitting and commissioning of a cooling (and usually heating) system for a business premises.
Working in Eltham
In Eltham, commercial premises range from street-level shops and restaurants to offices in converted and modern buildings, many with managing agents and landlord consents to work through.
We cover every Eltham postcode, including SE9. We also cover Blackheath, Welling and Catford, all within easy reach of Eltham. Buildings across London range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
What we do
- Site survey and heat load calculation
- System and unit selection with a clear written specification
- Refrigerant pipework, insulation and condensate drainage (with pumps where needed)
- Commissioning, controls set-up and a handover walk-through
- F-gas records, labelling and commissioning certificates
Prices in Eltham
Guide prices for Eltham, set for London. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single wall-mounted split (2.5–7 kW) | £1,850–£3,795 | £2,220–£4,554 | per system |
| Ceiling cassette | £2,750–£6,350 | £3,300–£7,620 | per unit |
| Multi-split, 2–4 indoor units | £4,395–£12,750 | £5,274–£15,300 | per system |
| Ducted indoor unit with grilles | £4,395–£10,195 | £5,274–£12,234 | per unit |
| Electrical supply and isolator | £315–£995 | £378–£1,194 | per system |
Ex VAT, supply and install, standard access and up to about 5 m of pipework per unit.
How we work in Eltham
Survey
We measure the space, check the ceiling void, wall construction, glazing and occupancy, and agree where indoor and outdoor units can go. For sites in Eltham we confirm access and parking beforehand.
Design and quote
You get a written specification with unit sizes, positions, pipe routes and a fixed price — plus any planning, landlord or noise points to resolve first.
First fix
Pipework, cabling and condensate runs go in, usually above ceilings or in neat trunking, before the units are hung.
Install and test
Indoor and outdoor units are fitted, the system is pressure tested with nitrogen, evacuated and charged with refrigerant.
Commission and hand over
We set up controls, check air flows and temperatures, show your team how to use it and hand over the F-gas and commissioning paperwork.
What to think about in Eltham
Power
Larger systems need a dedicated supply from the distribution board. We check capacity at survey so there are no surprises on install day.
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.
Landlord consent
Most commercial leases need the landlord's written consent before external units or wall penetrations go in. We can provide drawings and unit data sheets for the request.
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.
Typical premises in Eltham
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Questions about AC installation in Eltham
How much does commercial air conditioning installation cost in Eltham?
Guide prices in Eltham run from about £2,500 to £6,095 per indoor unit (zone), plus VAT. A typical job (small shop or office, 2–4 indoor units) costs £6,350–£20,995 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Blackheath, Welling and Catford?
Yes. Alongside Eltham, we also cover Blackheath, Welling and Catford. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Eltham?
All of them, including SE9. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
How long does a commercial air conditioning installation take?
A single split system is usually fitted in a day. A small office or shop with three or four units typically takes two to four days, and a VRF system for a whole floor can take several weeks. We confirm the programme in the quote.
Which refrigerant will you use?
In Great Britain, new single split systems holding less than 3 kg of refrigerant cannot use a refrigerant with a global warming potential of 750 or more, so most are now R32. Larger systems may use R32, R454B or R410A depending on the equipment. We state the refrigerant and charge in the quote.
Need commercial air conditioning installation in Eltham?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.