Planned maintenance contracts in Dorset
Clear prices and written reports for air conditioning maintenance contracts in Dorset.
- Visit price agreed before we book
- Written report after every visit
- F-gas records updated where required
How much does an air conditioning maintenance contract cost in Dorset?
Guide price in Dorset: £205–£515 per indoor unit, per year ex VAT, with a typical job (office or shop with 4–8 indoor units, two visits a year) at £1,295–£3,595 plus VAT. Nothing beyond the agreed visit goes ahead without your say-so.
An air conditioning maintenance contract (planned preventive maintenance, or PPM) is an agreement for scheduled service visits at set intervals, usually with the F-gas leak checks and record keeping your systems need.
Covering Dorset and nearby
We cover all of Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth and Christchurch. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include BA22, BH5, BH11, BH17, BH23, DT4, DT10 and TA20. Before a visit in Dorset we ask for the make, model and number of units so the engineer arrives with the right filters, parts and access equipment.
Included as standard
- Asset survey and register (type, refrigerant, charge, CO2e)
- Scheduled service visits (quarterly, six-monthly or annual)
- Written reports for every visit
- Priority booking for breakdown visits
- Annual summary and replacement planning
Prices in Dorset
These guide prices are adjusted for the South West, where labour and access costs run about 4% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual contract, one visit per year | £145–£305 | £174–£366 | per unit per year |
| Six-monthly contract, two visits per year | £205–£515 | £246–£618 | per unit per year |
| Quarterly contract (kitchens, gyms, server rooms) | £305–£725 | £366–£870 | per unit per year |
| Initial asset survey and register | Up to £410 | Up to £492 | per site |
Ex VAT. Final contract price depends on unit numbers, access and site count.
How we handle maintenance contracts in Dorset
Asset survey
We list every unit and its refrigerant data, and agree the right frequency for each.
Agree the schedule
Visits are booked around your opening hours and sites.
Maintain and record
Each visit is reported, with leak-check records kept for at least five years.
Review
Once a year we review condition, running problems and any replacement planning.
Local points to consider
Budgeting
A fixed annual cost and early warning of units nearing end of life.
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.
Multiple sites
One schedule and one reporting format across all your sites.
Leased premises
If your Dorset 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.
Typical premises in Dorset
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
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.
Your questions answered
How much does an air conditioning maintenance contract cost in Dorset?
In Dorset, expect about £205–£515 per indoor unit, per year, plus VAT. A typical job (office or shop with 4–8 indoor units, two visits a year) is £1,295–£3,595 plus VAT. Any parts or repairs are priced before we go ahead.
Do you also cover the Isle of Wight, Hampshire and Wiltshire?
Yes. Alongside Dorset, we also cover the Isle of Wight, Hampshire and Wiltshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
How much does an air conditioning maintenance contract cost?
Typically £195–£495 per indoor unit per year for two visits, plus VAT. Quarterly contracts for kitchens or server rooms cost more.
What is included in a maintenance contract?
Scheduled service visits, F-gas leak checks where required, written reports, an asset register and priority booking for breakdowns. Parts and repairs are quoted separately.
Talk to us about your premises in Dorset
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.