Split and multi-split systems in Manchester
From a single room to a whole floor: split and multi-split air conditioning in Manchester, planned around your trading hours.
- 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 a split air conditioning system cost in Manchester?
In Manchester, guide prices run from about £1,395 to £2,895 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (two-room multi-split) usually comes to £3,395–£5,850 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the free survey.
A split air conditioning system has an indoor unit and an outdoor unit joined by refrigerant pipework.
Covering Manchester and nearby
In Manchester, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
We work across Manchester's postcode districts, including M1, M2, M3, M4, M9 and M11. We also work in nearby Salford, Eccles and Prestwich. We plan installations in Manchester so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
What we do
- Wall-mounted, floor-standing or under-ceiling indoor units
- Outdoor unit on wall brackets, a flat roof frame or ground mounts
- Pipework in neat trunking or concealed routes
- Condensate drainage
- Commissioning, remote or wired controls and F-gas records
Local guide prices for Manchester
These guide prices are adjusted for the North West, where labour and access costs run about 2% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single split 2.5–3.5 kW | £1,395–£2,395 | £1,674–£2,874 | per system |
| Single split 5–7 kW | £1,895–£2,895 | £2,274–£3,474 | per system |
| Multi-split, 2 indoor units | £3,395–£5,850 | £4,074–£7,020 | per system |
| Multi-split, 3–4 indoor units | £4,850–£9,750 | £5,820–£11,700 | per system |
| Extra pipework beyond 5 m | £35–£65 | £42–£78 | per metre |
Ex VAT, supply and install with standard access.
How it works in Manchester
Survey
We size the unit to the room and agree indoor and outdoor positions and the pipe route. For sites in Manchester we confirm access and parking beforehand.
Mount the units
Indoor unit on a mounting plate, outdoor unit on brackets or a frame with anti-vibration mounts.
Pipe and wire
Pipework, interconnecting cable and condensate are run and made off neatly.
Test and commission
Pressure test, evacuation, any extra refrigerant charge, then commissioning and handover.
Things to check in Manchester
Refrigerant rules
Since 1 January 2025, new single split systems holding under 3 kg of refrigerant in Great Britain cannot use refrigerant with a GWP of 750 or more — in practice, R32 or lower.
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.
Outdoor unit position
Outdoor units need air flow and access, and should be away from neighbours' windows to keep noise down.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Manchester 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.
Who we work with in Manchester
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
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.
Common questions from businesses in Manchester
How much does a split air conditioning system cost in Manchester?
Guide prices in Manchester run from about £1,395 to £2,895 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (two-room multi-split) costs £3,395–£5,850 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Salford, Eccles and Prestwich?
Yes. Alongside Manchester, we also cover Salford, Eccles and Prestwich. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Manchester?
All of them, including M1, M2, M3 and M4. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
How long does it take to fit?
A single split is usually fitted in a day; a multi-split in one to two days.
Can a split system heat in winter?
Yes. Modern split systems are heat pumps and can heat efficiently down to well below freezing.
Talk to us about your premises in Manchester
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.