Commercial air conditioning installation in Greater Manchester
From a single room to a whole floor: commercial air conditioning installation in Greater Manchester, planned around your trading hours.
- 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 Greater Manchester?
Budget roughly £1,895–£4,650 per indoor unit (zone) ex VAT in Greater Manchester. For a typical job — small shop or office, 2–4 indoor units — expect £4,850–£16,150 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.
Where we work around Greater Manchester
We cover all of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton and Stockport. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include BL0, M2, M16, M29, M50, OL9, SK7 and WN7. In Greater Manchester we work with offices, shops and hospitality premises, from a single room to a whole floor; each job starts with a heat load check rather than a guess from the floor area.
What you get
- 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
- F-gas records, labelling and commissioning certificates
Local guide prices for Greater Manchester
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the North West (2% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single wall-mounted split (2.5–7 kW) | £1,395–£2,895 | £1,674–£3,474 | per system |
| Ceiling cassette | £2,095–£4,850 | £2,514–£5,820 | per unit |
| Multi-split, 2–4 indoor units | £3,395–£9,750 | £4,074–£11,700 | per system |
| Ducted indoor unit with grilles | £3,395–£7,795 | £4,074–£9,354 | per unit |
| Electrical supply and isolator | £240–£780 | £288–£936 | per system |
Ex VAT, supply and install, standard access and up to about 5 m of pipework per unit.
How it works in Greater Manchester
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 Greater Manchester 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.
Things to check in Greater Manchester
Power
Larger systems need a dedicated supply from the distribution board. We check capacity at survey so there are no surprises on install day.
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.
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.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Premises we work in around Greater Manchester
- 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.
Common questions from businesses in Greater Manchester
How much does commercial air conditioning installation cost in Greater Manchester?
Guide prices in Greater Manchester run from about £1,895 to £4,650 per indoor unit (zone), plus VAT. A typical job (small shop or office, 2–4 indoor units) costs £4,850–£16,150 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside?
Yes. Alongside Greater Manchester, we also cover Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Is the survey free?
Yes. The site survey and written quote for a new installation are free and there is no obligation to go ahead.
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 Greater Manchester
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.