Planned maintenance contracts in Dover
Air conditioning maintenance contracts in Dover, with the visit price agreed before we come and a written report after.
- 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 Dover?
Typical prices in Dover run from £225 to £570 per indoor unit, per year before VAT; a typical job (office or shop with 4–8 indoor units, two visits a year) is usually £1,450–£3,950 plus VAT. Parts and repairs are only done once you approve the price.
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.
Our coverage in Dover
In Dover, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units.
We work across Dover's postcode districts, including CT16. We also work in nearby Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury. Businesses across Kent can combine servicing with any F-gas leak checks their systems need, which saves a separate attendance.
What you get
- Asset survey and register (type, refrigerant, charge, CO2e)
- Scheduled service visits (quarterly, six-monthly or annual)
- F-gas leak checks at the legal frequency, with records
- Written reports for every visit
- Annual summary and replacement planning
Prices in Dover
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the South East (15% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual contract, one visit per year | £165–£340 | £198–£408 | per unit per year |
| Six-monthly contract, two visits per year | £225–£570 | £270–£684 | per unit per year |
| Quarterly contract (kitchens, gyms, server rooms) | £340–£795 | £408–£954 | per unit per year |
| Initial asset survey and register | Up to £455 | Up to £546 | per site |
Ex VAT. Final contract price depends on unit numbers, access and site count.
The visit, step by step
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.
Points to plan for in Dover
Budgeting
A fixed annual cost and early warning of units nearing end of life.
Working hours
Most Dover businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Multiple sites
One schedule and one reporting format across all your sites.
Leased premises
If your Dover 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.
Types of premises we cover in Dover
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms 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.
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 Dover
How much does an air conditioning maintenance contract cost in Dover?
In Dover, expect about £225–£570 per indoor unit, per year, plus VAT. A typical job (office or shop with 4–8 indoor units, two visits a year) is £1,450–£3,950 plus VAT. Any parts or repairs are priced before we go ahead.
Do you also cover Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury?
Yes. Alongside Dover, we also cover Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Dover?
All of them, including CT16. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
Can you take over from our current contractor?
Yes. We start with an asset survey and pick up the existing F-gas records.
Need air conditioning maintenance contracts in Dover?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.