Hampshire · Air conditioning installation
Air conditioning installation in Botley, Hampshire
Looking for air conditioning in Botley? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, then sign it off with written records.
- Rooms that get too hot to sleep or work in
- Rooms heated by plug-in heaters
- A business premises that overheats in summer
About our air conditioning in Botley
A new system normally needs a dedicated circuit from the fuse board. Under Part P, a new circuit is notifiable unless a registered competent person does it, and our NICEIC approval means we install and certify it ourselves. People searching for “air con near me” in Botley want two things: a sensible price and someone qualified. Our typical prices are on the site, and every install is done by F-Gas qualified engineers.
A cottage and a newer house near Botley are very different jobs. Thick walls and beams mean planning the pipe route carefully, and if the home is listed, consent comes before any work.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Our engineers hold the F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
- Where
- Botley (SO30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Enquiries
- Same working day
- Quote
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Costs
- One room: £1,200–£2,200 + VAT
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Air conditioning in Botley: the local picture
The Botley Conservation Area is within about a third of a mile of the centre of Botley. There are 2 conservation areas within a mile of the centre of Botley. On the National Heritage List, around 36 entries fall within 0.5 miles of the middle of Botley; Brook House (grade II) 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 Eastleigh council) has the final say on what’s allowed. The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures date about 42% of homes in Botley and the neighbourhoods around it to the post-war years, 1945 to 1972, and the last census (2021) found about 60% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Homes of that age usually have cavity or solid brick walls, and we check which before planning the pipe route. Houses normally have a side or rear wall with room for the outdoor unit, and a multi-split can serve several rooms from one outdoor unit.
About 4.6 miles west stands South Stoneham House. Listed homes in any area need consent first, so tell us if yours is one. If your home is in one of the older streets near Church of All Saints, it’s worth checking whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before an install.
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Botley gets the same approach as every job we take on: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. For properties nearby, see our Guildford page (38 miles or so).
That includes properties on High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close and nearby roads. The A334 serve Botley, which keeps journeys to surveys and visits simple. We also cover the places around Botley: 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).
Near you in Botley
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Wildern School, Wildern School and The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House. Botley’s nearest station is Botley station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Botley include Swanwick Lakes.
What owners can safely do
Write down what you notice: an error code, a new noise, a drip, a smell or a change in how well the system heats or cools. It helps us diagnose quickly, and a photo of the display helps even more.
Owners can handle the everyday basics: keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and clutter, check the settings and the remote, and follow the cleaning the manual describes. Opening up the units, the electrics and the refrigerant circuit are a job for us.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Botley
The F-gas rules share responsibility for leak checking between the equipment’s operator and the service technicians. In a let or managed building, it’s worth agreeing who that operator is and we are happy to deal with whoever it is.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit is written up, plus the F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved, so you can show what was done and when.
Your questions about air conditioning in Botley
Is Botley in your area for air conditioning?
We do: Botley falls inside our working area. Tell us a little about the job and we’ll take it from there.
Will you come out to Botley?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. A few photos and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes, day and night. Call the emergency line and tell us the make, the symptoms and any error code, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Will you work on another installer’s system?
Yes. We work on systems fitted by other installers as well as our own, on all the main brands. Tell us the make and model and send any paperwork you have.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
No, not the refrigerant side. 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.
Will you need to do electrical work?
Most of the time. The fuse board is checked on the survey, and any electrical work goes on the quote, and our NICEIC approval covers the installation and certificate.
Will I need planning permission?
It depends on the system and the property. Heat pumps on houses in England can be permitted development when they meet set conditions, including the MCS 020(a) noise check, while a unit that only cools is not covered and needs checking with the council. Listed buildings, conservation areas and flats have extra limits. This is general information, not legal advice.
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: sheets over the floor and any furniture nearby, and we ask before moving anything. Then the electrics are made safe and the work begins. It takes about a day for a single-room system, longer for multi-room and ducted systems, and we tidy up before we leave. Getting to the outside of the property matters more than parking in a place like Botley.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the rooms, outside space and fuse board.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Keep pets out of the rooms we are working in
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
How to get a quote
Quotes don’t take long. Call or email with a few details and we will come back to you the same working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits you.
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What affects the quote in Botley
Your quote is based on your property. We take into account:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Whether it’s a simple split or a larger system
- The brand, model and parts involved
What you pay depends on the type of system and how many units are involved, how easy the units are to reach and the parts and time the job needs. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the room or the existing unit, the outside wall or roof where the outdoor unit sits or would go, and the label on any existing unit. Add the address and what you’d like done, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
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A customer’s words
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead