Commercial air conditioning installation in Gravesend
Commercial air conditioning installation for businesses in Gravesend — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- 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 Gravesend?
Budget roughly £2,250–£5,450 per indoor unit (zone) ex VAT in Gravesend. For a typical job — small shop or office, 2–4 indoor units — expect £5,695–£18,995 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the free survey.
Commercial air conditioning installation is the design, supply, fitting and commissioning of a cooling (and usually heating) system for a business premises.
Our coverage in Gravesend
In Gravesend, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units. Gillingham is about 14 km away.
That includes premises in DA12 and the surrounding districts. We also cover Grays, Strood and South Ockendon, all within easy reach of Gravesend. For commercial air conditioning installation in Gravesend, the survey looks at where the outdoor unit can go, how pipework will reach the indoor units and whether the electrical supply has capacity.
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)
- Electrical supply and isolators by a qualified electrician
- Commissioning, controls set-up and a handover walk-through
AC installation prices in Gravesend
Guide prices for Gravesend, set for the South East. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single wall-mounted split (2.5–7 kW) | £1,650–£3,395 | £1,980–£4,074 | per system |
| Ceiling cassette | £2,450–£5,695 | £2,940–£6,834 | per unit |
| Multi-split, 2–4 indoor units | £3,950–£11,450 | £4,740–£13,740 | per system |
| Ducted indoor unit with grilles | £3,950–£9,150 | £4,740–£10,980 | per unit |
| Electrical supply and isolator | £280–£915 | £336–£1,098 | per system |
Ex VAT, supply and install, standard access and up to about 5 m of pipework per unit.
How it works in Gravesend
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 Gravesend 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.
Local points to consider
Power
Larger systems need a dedicated supply from the distribution board. We check capacity at survey so there are no surprises on install day.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Gravesend often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
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.
Working hours
Most Gravesend businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Premises we work in around Gravesend
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Questions about AC installation in Gravesend
How much does commercial air conditioning installation cost in Gravesend?
Guide prices in Gravesend run from about £2,250 to £5,450 per indoor unit (zone), plus VAT. A typical job (small shop or office, 2–4 indoor units) costs £5,695–£18,995 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Grays, Strood and South Ockendon?
Yes. Alongside Gravesend, we also cover Grays, Strood and South Ockendon. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Gravesend?
All of them, including DA12. 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 Gravesend
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.