Planned maintenance contracts in Exeter
Air conditioning maintenance contracts in Exeter, 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 Exeter?
In Exeter, expect around £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. 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.
Working in Exeter
In Exeter, typical commercial premises include town-centre shops and offices, surgeries, gyms and units on business parks.
That includes premises in EX2 and the surrounding districts. Nearby, we also cover Exmouth (about 15 km), Tiverton (about 20 km) and Newton Abbot (about 22 km). Before a visit in Exeter we ask for the make, model and number of units so the engineer arrives with the right filters, parts and access equipment.
What the job covers
- 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
Local guide prices for Exeter
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.
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.
What to think about in Exeter
Legal leak checks
Systems at or above 5 tonnes CO2e need checks at least every 12 months; 50 tonnes and above, every 6 months (longer intervals apply where automatic leak detection is fitted).
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.
Budgeting
A fixed annual cost and early warning of units nearing end of life.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Exeter often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Types of premises we cover in Exeter
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- 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.
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.
Your questions answered
How much does an air conditioning maintenance contract cost in Exeter?
In Exeter, 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 Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot?
Yes. Alongside Exeter, we also cover Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Exeter?
All of them, including EX2. 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.
What records do we need to keep?
For equipment at or above 5 tonnes CO2e: the refrigerant type and quantity, quantities added or recovered, leak-check dates and results, and who did the work — kept for at least five years.
Talk to us about your premises in Exeter
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.