Commercial air conditioning installation in Portsmouth
Commercial air conditioning installation in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth?
Our guide range in Portsmouth is £2,250–£5,450 per indoor unit (zone) before VAT; a typical job (small shop or office, 2–4 indoor units) is £5,695–£18,995 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.
Our coverage in Portsmouth
Portsmouth has the full mix of premises that need cooling and heating: offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, clinics and technical rooms.
We work across Portsmouth's postcode districts, including PO5. Neighbouring towns we cover include Gosport, Fareham and Havant. Commercial air conditioning installation in Portsmouth is priced from a written specification: unit sizes, positions, pipe routes, condensate, electrics, controls and commissioning are all listed.
What you get
- Site survey and heat load calculation
- Refrigerant pipework, insulation and condensate drainage (with pumps where needed)
- Pressure testing, evacuation and charging
- Commissioning, controls set-up and a handover walk-through
- F-gas records, labelling and commissioning certificates
AC installation prices in Portsmouth
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the South East (15% above the UK guide).
| 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.
From enquiry to handover in Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth 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.
Things to check in Portsmouth
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.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Portsmouth are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
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.
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.
Who we work with in Portsmouth
- 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).
FAQs for Portsmouth
How much does commercial air conditioning installation cost in Portsmouth?
Guide prices in Portsmouth 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 Gosport, Fareham and Havant?
Yes. Alongside Portsmouth, we also cover Gosport, Fareham and Havant. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Portsmouth?
All of them, including PO5. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
Will the system heat as well as cool?
Almost all modern commercial air conditioning is a heat pump that can heat as well as cool. Many businesses use it as their main heating in spring and autumn.
Talk to us about your premises in Portsmouth
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.