Surrey · Air conditioning installation
Burstow air conditioning
Air conditioning in and around Burstow, from a site survey or diagnosis to sign-off and a fixed price agreed before we start.
- An ageing air conditioning system near the end of its life
- Too many options and no clear advice
- Portable units that are noisy and barely cope
Air conditioning in Burstow, done properly
Most modern split systems run as heat pumps, so they can heat as well as cool. The Energy Saving Trust makes the same point: an air-to-air heat pump is what many people simply call air conditioning, and a well-chosen system can earn its keep all year round. A lot of the calls we get from Burstow are about one room that’s too hot to sleep or work in. A single-room split system is often the answer, from £1,200 + VAT.
Planning permission isn’t normally needed for a house if the unit qualifies as permitted development, but listed buildings, conservation areas and flats need more care: we flag that at the survey.
Homes around Burstow typically have room outside for an outdoor unit. The questions are more often the age of the walls, the electrics and how far the pipes need to run.
Whatever the visit, you get a written record: commissioning details and F-Gas records for a new system, a note of the fault and the fix for a repair, or a service record. File it with the manual, because it helps with any later warranty question.
- Place
- Burstow (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved
- Price
- Fixed, in writing
- Guide price
- £1,200–£2,200 + VAT for one room
- Replies
- We reply the same working day
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, from tools and test equipment to ladders and dust sheets. All we ask is clear access to the units, or to where they’ll go, and to the consumer unit. On site, the work takes a day or more, depending on the number of rooms, the pipe routes and the access. For a village like Burstow, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- You send photos, or we visit and survey the rooms and outside.
- Each room is sized and the unit positions agreed, then you get a fixed-price quote.
- We protect the area, then fit both halves of the system.
- We run and connect the pipes, cable and drain, then pressure test and evacuate the circuit.
- We commission, show you the controls and leave the F-Gas and warranty paperwork.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs; others need a visit first. Bigger systems, commercial sites and awkward pipe routes are normally surveyed on site. Either way, the quote is fixed before anything goes ahead.
Related advice
Pricing air conditioning in Burstow
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The type of system, from a single split to a larger system
- The size of the job
- Whether it’s a one-off job or part of a maintenance contract
No two properties are the same, so we price each one individually. The equipment, how we reach it, the route between units and the work needed all make a difference.
What we need to know
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price a simple job. Useful things to send:
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
- The make and model of the system, from the label
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
If you need air conditioning in Burstow, ring us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, plus some photos if they’re to hand. We reply the same working day.
Let and managed properties
We also work for facilities teams in offices, schools and public buildings across Surrey. Larger buildings can be done in stages to keep disruption down.
Where a tenant occupies the property but the landlord owns the system, the lease or tenancy agreement normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the paperwork can go to both.
What else we do in Burstow
Do you need air conditioning in Burstow?
Rooms overheat mostly because of heat they gain during the day. Sunshine through glazing, especially on south and west-facing rooms, adds a lot of heat, and once the room has warmed up, it holds on to it into the evening.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- Portable units that are noisy and barely cope
- Rooms heated by plug-in heaters
- An office, shop or restaurant that is uncomfortable for staff and customers
A loft bedroom or a glazed extension is often the room that prompts the first call.
Before you book anyone
- Whether extra work needs your approval first
- Whether testing, commissioning and paperwork are included
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
Air conditioning in Burstow: local notes
About 79% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. A side passage or back wall normally gives the outdoor unit a home, and more than one bedroom can be cooled through a multi-split.
Older streets near Church of St Bartholomew may fall within a conservation area, so we check the planning position before choosing where the outdoor unit goes.
Burstow is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Wherever you are in the RH6 postcode area, we can help with air conditioning. Burstow is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work for homes and businesses.
The closest recent job we can point to from Burstow was on Victoria Road, Horley (RH6), about 2 miles north-west: installing a Daikin multi-split system serving three bedrooms and the living room. More about it
You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Church Lane and Green Lane, each of them within reach. Every address in RH6 is covered. Close by, we work in Fernhill (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east), Copthorne (1 mile south) and Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Burstow
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Shipley Bridge pub, among other places. Burstow’s nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Langley Green Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and County Mall (3.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
Burstow questions
Can you do air conditioning in Burstow?
Yes. Burstow is one of the places we cover. Tell us a little about the job and we will take it from there.
Is air conditioning in Burstow permitted development?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. The half-mile around the middle of Burstow holds about 4 listed buildings and structures. A system that heats as well as cools may not need an application on a house, provided it stays within the permitted development limits. Cooling-only units get no such allowance, and listed buildings and road-facing positions in conservation areas need more care. We speak to the local planning authority (for Burstow, usually Crawley council) when it matters.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size in Burstow and across Surrey. Let us know who the records should go to.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine, on all the main brands. Send us the make and model, and any records you have.
Can I use air conditioning to heat a room?
Usually, yes. A heat pump moves heat from the outside air into the room, so it gives out more heat than the electricity it uses. If you want it to replace your main heating, ask about air-to-air heat pumps and the conditions for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.
Can I have air conditioning in a flat?
That depends on the lease, the building and where the outdoor unit could go. Balconies, flat roofs and rear walls can all work, subject to consent and the survey looks at every option. This is general information, not legal advice.
Where will you put the outdoor unit?
The position is agreed on the survey, not on the day. It must have clear airflow and space for servicing, and a position facing a road can bring extra planning considerations. We will tell you what to check before we fit it.
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