Hampshire · Air conditioning repair
Air conditioning repair in Botley, Hampshire
F-Gas certified and NICEIC approved, we cover Botley for fault finding and repair for split, multi-split, ducted, cassette and VRF air conditioning, whatever the brand. A fixed price before any work starts, and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Drips from the indoor unit
- Ice forming on the indoor unit or pipes
- Weak airflow from the indoor unit
Air conditioning repair for homes and businesses in Botley
Our emergency line runs 24/7 for urgent breakdowns, such as a server room overheating or water coming through a ceiling. Call 07833 053749 and tell us the make, the symptoms and any error code, and we’ll agree the next steps. The work covers wall-mounted split systems, ducted systems and VRF systems, and common reasons people get in touch are a noisy indoor or outdoor unit and air conditioning running but not cooling.
We prepare for a visit to Botley from the make and model you give us, and any part that needs ordering is priced before it’s fitted.
Equipment warranty comes from the manufacturer, on its own terms, and we set them out on your quote. Terms differ from brand to brand, so we go through them with you rather than leave you to find the small print.
- Where
- Botley (SO30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified
- Replies
- On the working day you ask
- Guide price
- Diagnosis from £75 + VAT
- Price
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, system by system
Wall-mounted split systems
On a wall-mounted split, the indoor and outdoor units talk to each other through a control cable. A break in that communication typically brings up an error code and testing finds whether it’s the cable, a board or a connection.
Refrigerant leaks
Adding refrigerant without a repair isn’t a fix, and it releases more refrigerant into the air. We always find and fix the leak first.
What a repair looks like in Botley
About 42% of homes in the Botley area date from 1945 to 1972, according to VOA council tax data, and about 60% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Wall bracket, ground pad or flat roof: knowing where the outdoor unit is saves time on the day. Botley’s centre is no more than about a third of a mile from the Botley Conservation Area. In the mile around Botley’s centre, 2 conservation areas have been designated. Historic England lists about 36 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Botley, including Brook House (grade II). If a repair turns into a replacement on a listed building or in a conservation area, we check the planning position before changing the outdoor unit.
For a home or office near Botley station, tell us the make, model and error code when you call, so we can plan the repair.
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. If you need air conditioning repair in Botley, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please phone 07833 053749. Our area covers London and the South East, Botley included. Botley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for homes and businesses. Guildford is in our area too, about 38 miles from Botley.
Whether you are on High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close or a nearby road, our engineers can take on the work. Getting to Botley is easy by the A334. Other places close to Botley include Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east) and Eastleigh (5 miles north-west).
Around Botley
Typical jobs here are in properties near Wildern School, Wildern School and The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House. For rail, the closest station is Botley station, roughly 0.8 miles east. A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Swanwick Lakes.
Signs you need air conditioning repair in Botley
Most indoor unit leaks come back to the condensate. The drain may be blocked or kinked, the condensate pump may have failed, or the unit may not be level, and ice on the coil that melts can drip too.
If any of these sounds familiar, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Poor airflow even with clean filters
- A system that keeps cutting out
- An error code or flashing light on the unit
When cooling fails at a school like Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School, we can time non-urgent repair work around lessons.
What your quote should include
- Whether they hold F-Gas company certification, not just individual qualifications
- Whether the manufacturer’s warranty depends on regular servicing
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
The process
Each visit runs to the same pattern: check the plan with you, protect the area, do the work, test what we’ve done and explain it all to you. On site, the work takes anything from an hour or so to a full day, depending on the fault and the parts. We load the van from the survey notes so the work in Botley can be done in one go where possible.
- You describe the fault, the make and any error code, ideally with a photo.
- On the diagnosis visit, the engineer tests the system rather than guessing.
- Once the cause is found, we explain it and fix the price for the repair.
- The fix goes in, with any refrigerant work tested and written into the F-Gas records.
- Finally the system is tested in operation and you get a note of the fault and the fix.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets out of the rooms we’re working in
- Clear access to the fuse board
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
How to get a quote
Quotes don’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
Advice
What air conditioning repair can’t fix
Air conditioning repair can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It won’t put right:
- A refrigerant fault on an R22 system (new R22 cannot be used for servicing, so replacement is usually the answer)
- A system that was undersized for the room in the first place (that needs a bigger system, not a repair)
- Heat gains the system was never designed for
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 07833 053749 or send an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Wall-mounted split systems
- VRF systems
- Multi-split systems
- Heat pumps
- Ceiling cassettes
- Ducted systems
FAQs for Botley
Is Botley in your area for air conditioning repair?
Yes. Botley is one of the places we cover. Tell us a little about the job and we’ll take it from there.
Is there an emergency air con repair line for Botley?
The emergency line is open around the clock, and Botley is one of the places it covers. A diagnosis call-out starts from £75 + VAT, and knowing the brand and the symptoms helps us plan it.
How much is an air conditioning call-out?
Diagnosis call-outs start from £75 + VAT. Once we know the cause, you get a fixed price for the repair before any work goes ahead. The cost depends on the fault, the parts and access to the units.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
It depends on the manufacturer’s terms. Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of the warranty, so it’s worth checking. Either way, keep a record of every service.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Maintenance contracts are part of what we do, set at the interval the system and the manufacturer’s terms need. Every visit is recorded, with F-Gas records where refrigerant work is involved.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job for simple work, while larger systems and faults that need testing are seen on site.
What causes water to leak from an air conditioning unit?
Usually a blocked or kinked condensate drain, a failed condensate pump or a unit that is not level. Ice that forms on the coil and melts can cause drips too. Switch the unit off and phone us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
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A customer’s words
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager