Commercial air conditioning installation in Pimlico
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for commercial air conditioning installation in Pimlico.
- 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 Pimlico?
In Pimlico, guide prices 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) usually comes to £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.
Pimlico and surrounding areas
In Pimlico, 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 Pimlico postcode, including SW1. Neighbouring towns we cover include Battersea, Chelsea and Soho. In Pimlico 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.
Included as standard
- 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
- Pressure testing, evacuation and charging
Guide prices in Pimlico
Prices below include our regional adjustment for London (28% above the UK guide).
| 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 it works in Pimlico
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. In Pimlico we agree timings around your opening hours.
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
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.
Leased premises
If your Pimlico 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.
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.
Types of premises we cover in Pimlico
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
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.
Common questions from businesses in Pimlico
How much does commercial air conditioning installation cost in Pimlico?
Guide prices in Pimlico 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 Battersea, Chelsea and Soho?
Yes. Alongside Pimlico, we also cover Battersea, Chelsea and Soho. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Pimlico?
All of them, including SW1. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Do I need planning permission?
It depends on where the outdoor unit goes and the building. Units on a rear flat roof are often straightforward; front elevations, conservation areas and listed buildings usually need consent. We flag this at survey.
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.
Need commercial air conditioning installation in Pimlico?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.