West Sussex · Commercial air conditioning
Commercial air con in Chichester
We cover Chichester for commercial air conditioning. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Comms rooms without enough cooling
- Buildings that can’t close for the work
- Older systems on refrigerants that are getting scarcer
What air conditioning won’t do
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Carrying out the TM44 inspection itself, which needs an accredited energy assessor
- Fire strategy sign-off
- Getting landlord or building owner approval
Not sure which it is? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Ceiling cassettes
- VRF systems
- Server and comms room cooling
- Ducted systems
- Wall-mounted split systems
- Multi-split systems
About our commercial air conditioning in Chichester
Where equipment generates heat around the clock, the cooling has to keep pace. We look at the heat load and how the room is used, and can discuss backup units so one failure doesn’t take everything down. If you’re dealing with older systems that can’t keep up and installs that must fit around trading hours, we can sort it out.
Restaurant and café kitchens in a town like Chichester gain heat fast from cooking, which means sizing for the heat and positioning units away from grease.
For a fault on a system that may still be under warranty, send us the make, model and installation date. We will tell you how the manufacturer’s warranty is likely to apply before anything chargeable is done.
- Place
- Chichester (PO19, PO20, PO18, PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Replies
- We reply the same working day
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved
- Typical price
- Quoted after a survey
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Different systems, different jobs
F-gas records and TM44
Good records make both F-gas audits and TM44 inspections easier, and we keep yours in order.
Ceiling cassettes
Cassettes sit in the ceiling and blow air in several directions. They’re common in offices, retail and dining areas with suspended ceilings.
Towns and villages near Chichester
Other services in Chichester
What affects the cost of commercial air conditioning
Your quote is based on your property. We take into account:
- What we find on the survey or diagnosis
- The number of rooms, units or zones
- What kind of system it is
A single unit or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the equipment. You’ll have a fixed price before work begins, with VAT shown clearly.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
- The postcode and whether it’s a home, flat or business
- The make and model of the system, from the label
For commercial air conditioning in Chichester, ring 07833 053749 or use the quote form. Let us know the type of property and what you need, plus some photos if they’re to hand. We reply the same working day.
Commercial air conditioning around Chichester
There are about 117 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens, about 8 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses and about 20 schools and colleges within about 1.5 miles of central Chichester, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Restaurants, hotels, schools and care settings each need cooling designed for their hours and heat loads. Chichester’s centre falls inside the Chichester Conservation Area. 2 conservation areas lie within a mile of central Chichester. On the National Heritage List, around 474 entries fall within 0.5 miles of the middle of Chichester; Chancel of the Church of the Grey Friars (grade I) is one. Before any outdoor unit is fixed here, we find out whether the building is protected. Where it is, the local planning authority (normally Chichester council) has the final say on what’s allowed.
Healthcare premises near St Richard's Hospital need air conditioning that is easy to clean and maintained on a schedule. For a school like Lancastrian Infant School, air conditioning work is best done out of term.
Chichester is about 27 miles east of Southampton, in West Sussex. If you need commercial air conditioning in Chichester, please ring 07833 053749 for a fixed-price quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Chichester included. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, Chichester among them. You can also see our page for Worthing, about 17 miles away.
A recent job of ours in Chichester was on East Street (PO19): installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the dining area and a second unit serving the kitchen pass area.
Main roads around Chichester include the A27 and A259, which makes travel easy. Streets in the area include St Martin's Square, Market Road and Old Market Avenue, and we cover them all. We also cover Portfield (1 mile east), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (2 miles east), Maudlin (2 miles north-east) and East Lavant (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east) and Emsworth (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Chichester
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Chichester High School For Girls, George and Dragon Inn and Central C of E Junior School, among other places. Chichester’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Novium Museum (within half a mile south) and Chichester Castle (within half a mile east). Not far away are Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
How it works
Where something has to be switched off during the work, we agree it with you first, so you can plan around it. In a business, work can often be done one area at a time. On site, it takes a matter of days for a modest fit-out, with larger buildings phased floor by floor or zone by zone. The more we can see first, the quicker the visit to Chichester.
- You tell us about the building and what’s needed.
- We survey the site to check heat gains, layout and access.
- We set out the options, the price and the programme.
- Installation goes ahead around the business.
- We commission it, hand it over and can set up a maintenance contract.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
How to get a quote
To help us quote: the address and the type of property, a few pictures, the make and model of any existing system and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Then ring 07833 053749 or drop us a line.
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Common questions in Chichester
Is Chichester in your area for commercial air conditioning?
Yes, Chichester is within the area we cover. Tell us a little about the job and we’ll take it from there.
How do I get a quote for commercial air conditioning in Chichester?
Use the quote form, or email, with a description of the job. Straightforward work can be priced remotely. Bigger jobs get a survey and a written fixed price.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for breakdowns that can’t wait. Call 07833 053749 and tell us what’s happened.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
Anyone installing, repairing or servicing the refrigerant side must be qualified, and their company certified. It’s worth checking before you book and we will gladly show you ours.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine from all the leading brands. Tell us the make and model and send any paperwork you have.
Will I need planning permission?
Not necessarily. Permitted development can cover a heat pump on a house, including an air-to-air system that heats as well as cools since 2025, provided the conditions are met. Permission is more likely to come up for cooling-only units, listed buildings, flats and road-facing positions in conservation areas and the survey picks it up. This is general information, not legal advice.
When is a TM44 inspection required?
Systems with an effective rated output over 12 kW need a TM44 inspection at least every 5 years. An accredited energy assessor carries it out, and we can prepare the system and act on the report.
From one of our customers
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath