London and the South East
Air Conditioning in Reading
Covering 34 places across Reading for air conditioning, with a fixed-price quote before we start, and a reply to every enquiry the same working day.
Where we work in Reading
Supply, installation and commissioning of air conditioning for homes and businesses, from one room to a whole building. Every place we cover in Reading is listed below, each with its own page. Or ask us for a price directly.
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Our air conditioning service in Reading
Most air conditioning needs its own electrical supply from the consumer unit. Adding a new circuit is notifiable building work under Part P unless it’s done by a registered competent person, and as NICEIC approved contractors we can install and certify it as part of the job. We’re often asked to deal with a system on old refrigerant that’s due for replacement and portable units that are noisy and barely cope, across VRF systems, wall-mounted split systems and ceiling cassettes.
Our engineers arrive at the time agreed with you and check the plan with you first. Dust sheets go down over floors and anything close to the work, and anything electrical is made safe before work starts. The work itself takes about a day for a single-room system, longer for multi-room and ducted systems.
- We start by looking at the rooms, the walls and where the outdoor unit can go.
- We size the system for each room, then send a fixed-price quote with the units and where they go.
- The indoor unit is fixed in place, the outside unit positioned, and the connecting runs put in tidily.
- We connect the supply, pressure test the pipework and evacuate it before the refrigerant is released.
- The system is commissioned and checked in every mode, and we hand over the controls, F-Gas records and warranty information.
Pricing in Reading
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: what’s needed, how we reach it, the parts and the labour. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we will go through it with you.
Why book with us
- Clear warranty information from the manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba and more
- A reply the same working day
- F-Gas company certification
Getting a price
Here’s what helps us quote: where the property is and what kind of building it is, photos of the rooms or units, the make and model of any existing system and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Once you have those, ring us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
What’s near Caversham
In Caversham, that means homes and buildings near Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School. Other local landmarks include The Hill Primary School (within half a mile north-east), Grace Church (within half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (within half a mile north). The closest station to Caversham is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Caversham include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Where we install in Reading
Across Reading, from Caversham, Norcot and West Reading to the villages, homes range from older terraces and cottages to new estates and flats. Each install starts with a survey of the rooms, the walls and where the outdoor unit can go.
London and the South East cover everything from city flats to rural cottages. Our work is F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved for the electrics and MCS certified for heat pumps.
Caversham: With historic houses such as Mapledurham House about 3 miles west, it’s a reminder that older homes nearby may be listed, which changes the planning rules. Homes near Grace Church are a good example of where we look up the heritage status of the building before fixing anything to it.
Why deal with it now?
Putting up with another summer of portable units and fans rarely makes sense. A properly installed split moves heat outside, keeps the noisy parts out of the room and most of the time heats too, so it works for you in winter as well.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who does the electrical work, and whether they can certify it
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- Whether the quote is a fixed price
- What paperwork you will receive afterwards
Fixed-price quotes for air conditioning in Reading
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Whether we need access equipment for high-level work
- How many units are involved
- The type of system, from a single split to a larger system
- One-off work versus a regular service cycle
One room or a whole building, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the equipment. The price is fixed before we start, and the quote sets out the VAT.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Photos showing the indoor unit and the space around it
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
Every quote shows the VAT clearly, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. Homes, businesses and different kinds of work can be treated differently for VAT, so we confirm it on the quote. To get one, call 07833 053749 or use the quote form.
For landlords and property managers
Facilities teams in offices, schools and public buildings book us too across Reading. Work can be phased by floor, zone or building around the people who use them.
Records are where property maintenance often slips. Each visit is written up, with F-Gas records wherever refrigerant work is involved, ready for a tenant, a buyer or an inspection.
What air conditioning can’t fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different answer:
- Building damp that has a structural cause
- An installation that needs consent nobody has given yet
- Draughts and missing insulation
Reading: your questions answered
What does F-Gas certified mean?
F-Gas certification shows a company is approved to work on equipment containing fluorinated gases, such as the refrigerant in air conditioning and heat pumps. That isn’t optional: it’s required by law, and AirCon Doctor is certified.
Where does the outdoor unit go?
The position is agreed on the survey, not on the day. It must have clear airflow and space for servicing, and walls or roofs facing a road can raise planning questions. We explain the options and any permissions to check.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes. You get a written record of every visit, including F-Gas records for any refrigerant work. Keep them with the manual and the warranty documents.
Do you cover Reading?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of the South East, Reading included.
Do I need planning permission?
Not always. 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. Cooling-only units, listed buildings, flats and road-facing spots in conservation areas are where it typically comes up and the survey picks it up. This is general information, not legal advice.
How much does air conditioning installation cost?
Single-room systems start from £1,200 + VAT and are typically up to £2,200 + VAT. That covers supply, installation, commissioning and the F-Gas paperwork, and we fix it after a survey or from your photos.
Do I need a new electrical circuit?
In most cases, yes: a dedicated circuit is needed. Adding a new circuit is notifiable building work under Part P unless it’s done by a registered competent person, and we’re NICEIC approved, so we can install and certify it.