Commercial air conditioning installation in Salford
Cooling and heating for offices, shops and hospitality venues in Salford, with a free site survey and a fixed written quote.
- 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 Salford?
Budget roughly £1,895–£4,650 per indoor unit (zone) ex VAT in Salford. For a typical job — small shop or office, 2–4 indoor units — expect £4,850–£16,150 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.
Commercial air conditioning installation is the design, supply, fitting and commissioning of a cooling (and usually heating) system for a business premises.
Salford and surrounding areas
Salford is a large town in Greater Manchester, with a busy centre, retail parks and industrial estates on its edges. Manchester is about 4 km away.
We cover every Salford postcode, including M5, M6, M50, MK17 and OX7. We also cover Eccles, Manchester and Prestwich, all within easy reach of Salford. Commercial air conditioning installation in Salford is priced from a written specification: unit sizes, positions, pipe routes, condensate, electrics, controls and commissioning are all listed.
Included as standard
- Site survey and heat load calculation
- System and unit selection with a clear written specification
- Pressure testing, evacuation and charging
- Commissioning, controls set-up and a handover walk-through
- F-gas records, labelling and commissioning certificates
Local guide prices for Salford
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.
From enquiry to handover in Salford
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 Salford 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 Salford
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.
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.
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.
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.
Typical premises in Salford
- 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 Salford
How much does commercial air conditioning installation cost in Salford?
Guide prices in Salford 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 Eccles, Manchester and Prestwich?
Yes. Alongside Salford, we also cover Eccles, Manchester and Prestwich. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Salford?
All of them, including M5, M6, M50 and MK17. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
How long does a commercial air conditioning installation take?
A single split system is usually fitted in a day. A small office or shop with three or four units typically takes two to four days, and a VRF system for a whole floor can take several weeks. We confirm the programme in the quote.
Can you install while we stay open?
Usually, yes. We plan noisy or messy work (ceiling access, core drilling) for quiet periods, early starts or out of hours, and keep work areas screened and clean.
Need commercial air conditioning installation in Salford?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.