Hampshire · Air conditioning installation
Air con installers in Boarhunt
Air conditioning for Boarhunt and the surrounding area: a survey or diagnosis, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- A loft room or top floor that bakes in summer
- Working from home in a room that gets too warm
- Not knowing which system, size or brand to choose
For landlords and property managers
Larger air conditioning systems in buildings need more than servicing: systems with an effective rated output over 12 kW need a TM44 inspection by an accredited energy assessor at least every 5 years. We arrange the inspection, get the system ready and put right anything it picks up.
The F-gas rules share responsibility for leak checking between the equipment’s operator and the service technicians. Where a building is let or managed, the lease or contract should make clear who looks after the system, and we can work for either side.
Air con installers in Boarhunt
Good air conditioning starts with the right system in the right place. Each room is assessed for its size, windows, direction and how it’s used, then agree where the indoor and outdoor units go and how the pipework, cable and condensate drain will run before you get a fixed-price quote. Air con, air conditioning, a split system: whatever you call it, it’s the job we do every week across Hampshire.
Villages like Boarhunt often have older houses and cottages, some of them listed. That matters, because a listed home needs consent and permitted development rules do not apply to it.
Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of their warranty. Where yours does, a regular service with us keeps that side in order and each visit is recorded.
- Place
- Boarhunt (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved
- Response
- On the working day you ask
- Costs
- Single room from £1,200 + VAT
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of air conditioning
Our prices page gives typical ranges, and your quote is built on your job. What we look at:
- The brand, model and parts involved
- The distance and route between the indoor and outdoor units
- What electrical work the job needs
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: the equipment, the access, the work involved and the time it takes. Call for a fixed-price quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
Quotes don’t take long. Call or email with a few details and we’ll come back to you the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
Common problems we fix in Boarhunt
Bedrooms that are too warm at night are a frequent reason for a call. Once a bedroom has soaked up heat during the day, opening a window may not bring the temperature down far enough, especially on a still night.
Look out for any of the following:
- A home office that warms up with screens and equipment
- A portable unit with a hose out of the window
- A loft room or top floor that bakes in summer
If your home is in one of the older streets near Church of St Nicholas, it’s worth checking whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before an install.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the quote shows VAT clearly
- What happens if the job turns out to be different on the day
- What’s in the price and what is not
The process
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. On the day, both are in the same hands. On site, it takes about a day for a single-room system, longer for multi-room and ducted systems. Somewhere like Boarhunt, it helps to know about lanes, gates and where to park.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the rooms, the walls, the outside and the electrics.
- Next, a recommendation for each room and a fixed price.
- The treatment: units fitted, pipework and drain routed, and the electrics installed.
- Before it runs, the pipework is proved tight and put under vacuum.
- The sign-off: commissioning, a walk through the controls, and the F-Gas records and warranty details.
Preparing for the visit
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
How to get a quote
For a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. Photos help a lot. You’ll hear back from us the same working day.
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Air conditioning in Boarhunt: local notes
At about 2 miles from the coast, Boarhunt is close enough for sea air to matter. Near the sea, outdoor unit position matters more: sheltered from salt-laden wind where possible, on fixings that will not rust. The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures show about 36% of homes in Boarhunt and the neighbourhoods around it date from 1919 to 1939, and about 75% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Homes of that age normally have cavity or solid brick walls, and we check which before planning the pipe route. With homes like that, finding a sensible outdoor unit position is rarely hard, and a multi-split lets two or more rooms run off it. Church of St Nicholas, listed at grade I, is one of roughly 5 protected buildings and structures in the half-mile around Boarhunt’s centre. If your property is listed or sits inside a conservation area, expect us to raise planning at the survey and to speak to the local planning authority (usually Winchester City council) where it’s needed.
Starting with one room is common, and the outdoor unit can be chosen with more rooms in mind.
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether you’re in the middle of Boarhunt or further out, our engineers cover air conditioning, from small jobs to large ones. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Boarhunt is one of them. You can also see our page for Worthing, about 32 miles away.
Jobs in PO17 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Boarhunt: Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east) and Eastleigh (11 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Boarhunt
Boarhunt’s nearest station is Portchester station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Boarhunt questions
Is the coast a problem for outdoor units in Boarhunt?
It can, as Boarhunt is within about 2 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on coils and fixings. The outdoor unit position, its fixings and regular servicing all help near the sea.
Do you cover smaller places like Boarhunt?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. A few pictures and the postcode are enough to get things started.
What does it cost to install air conditioning?
It depends on the rooms, the system and the pipe route, but a single-room split is typically £1,200–£2,200 + VAT. Long pipe runs, difficult access, a new circuit and premium indoor units push the price up, and commercial systems are priced after a survey.
Will you need to do electrical work?
In most cases, yes: a dedicated circuit is needed. Under Part P, a new circuit has to be notified unless a registered competent person does it, and as NICEIC approved contractors we install and certify it as part of the job.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
The operator of the equipment, working with qualified engineers. Larger systems need regular checks: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We can tell you which band your system falls into.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we will talk you through the next steps.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
Not the refrigerant work. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new circuit is notifiable under Part P unless a registered electrician, such as a NICEIC approved contractor, does it.
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What a customer said
“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