Commercial air conditioning installation in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Commercial air conditioning installation in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, 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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
Budget roughly £1,850–£4,550 per indoor unit (zone) ex VAT in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde. For a typical job — small shop or office, 2–4 indoor units — expect £4,750–£15,850 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.
Working in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
We cover all of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including Paisley, Greenock, Newton Mearns, Renfrew and Barrhead. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include G46, G78, PA3, PA6, PA9, PA12, PA15 and PA19. For commercial air conditioning installation in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, 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
- System and unit selection with a clear written specification
- 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
Prices in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
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.
The steps for a project in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde 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.
Before you book in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
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.
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.
Working hours
Most Renfrewshire and Inverclyde businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Types of premises we cover in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
In Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions from businesses in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
How much does commercial air conditioning installation cost in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
Guide prices in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde 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 Dunbartonshire, Lanarkshire and Ayrshire?
Yes. Alongside Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, we also cover Dunbartonshire, Lanarkshire and Ayrshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
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.
Get a guide price for Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.