Commercial air conditioning installation in Galashiels
Cooling and heating for offices, shops and hospitality venues in Galashiels, with a free site survey and a fixed written quote.
- 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 Galashiels?
Budget roughly £1,850–£4,550 per indoor unit (zone) ex VAT in Galashiels. For a typical job — small shop or office, 2–4 indoor units — expect £4,750–£15,850 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.
Commercial air conditioning installation is the design, supply, fitting and commissioning of a cooling (and usually heating) system for a business premises.
Where we work around Galashiels
In a town like Galashiels, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer.
We cover every Galashiels postcode, including TD1. Neighbouring towns we cover include Hawick, Kelso and Peebles. In Galashiels, 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 is included
- Site survey and heat load calculation
- Refrigerant pipework, insulation and condensate drainage (with pumps where needed)
- Electrical supply and isolators by a qualified electrician
- Pressure testing, evacuation and charging
- F-gas records, labelling and commissioning certificates
AC installation prices in Galashiels
These guide prices are adjusted for Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 4% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single wall-mounted split (2.5–7 kW) | £1,395–£2,850 | £1,674–£3,420 | per system |
| Ceiling cassette | £2,050–£4,750 | £2,460–£5,700 | per unit |
| Multi-split, 2–4 indoor units | £3,295–£9,550 | £3,954–£11,460 | per system |
| Ducted indoor unit with grilles | £3,295–£7,650 | £3,954–£9,180 | per unit |
| Electrical supply and isolator | £235–£765 | £282–£918 | per system |
Ex VAT, supply and install, standard access and up to about 5 m of pipework per unit.
How we work in Galashiels
Survey
We measure the space, check the ceiling void, wall construction, glazing and occupancy, and agree where indoor and outdoor units can go.
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. We keep work areas in Galashiels screened and tidy at the end of each day.
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.
Points to plan for in Galashiels
Condensate
Every cooling unit produces water. We route it to a drain by gravity where possible and fit a quiet condensate pump where not.
Leased premises
If your Galashiels 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.
Planning and noise
Outdoor units on commercial buildings often need planning permission — particularly on a front elevation, in a conservation area or on a listed building — and councils may ask for a noise assessment.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Galashiels are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Typical premises in Galashiels
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
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.
Your questions answered
How much does commercial air conditioning installation cost in Galashiels?
Guide prices in Galashiels run from about £1,850 to £4,550 per indoor unit (zone), plus VAT. A typical job (small shop or office, 2–4 indoor units) costs £4,750–£15,850 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Hawick, Kelso and Peebles?
Yes. Alongside Galashiels, we also cover Hawick, Kelso and Peebles. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Galashiels?
All of them, including TD1. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
What warranty do I get?
Manufacturer warranties vary by brand and model and usually depend on the system being serviced at the intervals the manufacturer sets. We give you the warranty terms for the equipment we quote.
Get a guide price for Galashiels
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.