Medway · Air conditioning installation
Cooling air conditioning
One call covers supply, installation and commissioning of air conditioning for homes and businesses, from one room to a whole building in Cooling, from the first look to sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- A study or office that overheats during the day
- Rooms heated by plug-in heaters
- An office, shop or restaurant that’s uncomfortable for staff and customers
About our air conditioning in Cooling
Good air conditioning starts with the right system in the right place. We look at each room’s size, glazing, orientation and use, 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. Most enquiries from Cooling start with one hot room: a bedroom, a home office or a loft conversion. That is usually a single wall-mounted split, from £1,200 + VAT.
For a home in or near Cooling, an air-to-air system can cool in summer and heat in the cooler months, which suits rooms the main heating doesn’t reach well, such as a garden room or loft.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. For any other brand, we explain the manufacturer’s terms on your quote.
- Location
- Cooling (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price guide
- Single room from £1,200 + VAT
- Approvals
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified
- Quote
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
The work area is kept tidy throughout, with dust sheets down and offcuts and packaging cleared up. If we need to drill through a wall, we agree the spot with you first. The visit takes anything from a day for one room to several days for a multi-room or ducted system. A few pictures help us make the most of a visit to Cooling.
- We start by looking at the rooms, the walls and where the outdoor unit can go.
- Each room is sized and you get a fixed-price quote setting out the equipment and the unit positions.
- Brackets go on, the units are hung and the refrigerant lines, cable and drain are routed between them.
- Power is wired in, the joints are proved leak-tight under pressure and a vacuum pump draws out air and moisture.
- The system is commissioned and checked in every mode, and we hand over the controls, F-Gas records and warranty information.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
Get a fixed-price quote
Getting a quote is straightforward. Call or email with a few details and we’ll come back to you the same working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits you.
Advice
Why deal with it now?
Putting up with another summer of portable units and fans rarely makes sense. A fixed system removes the heat to the outside, runs more quietly in the room and can typically heat as well, so it earns its keep all year. An early booking makes the visit to Cooling easier to arrange.
Every job is different, so we price each one individually. The equipment, how we reach it, the route between units and the work needed all play a part.
What you get with us
- Enquiries answered the same working day
- Diagnosis first, then a fixed price
- Members of Checkatrade
- Clear warranty information from the manufacturer
Air conditioning in Cooling: the local picture
At about 3 miles from the coast, Cooling 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 won’t rust. About 75% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Detached and semi-detached houses usually have space for the outdoor unit, and several rooms can share one on a multi-split.
Around St James' Church, a quick check of the listing and conservation maps is part of planning any install. With historic houses such as Restoration House about 4.9 miles south, it’s a reminder that older homes nearby may be listed, which changes the planning rules.
Cooling is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Anywhere in ME3, we can help with air conditioning. Across Medway, we cover 68 places, and Cooling is one of them. There’s also a page for Bromley, about 22 miles away.
We cover every part of the ME3 postcode area and the roads nearby. If you need air conditioning at a property on Main Road and Cooling Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Cooling Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (2 miles east), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-east), Fenn Street (2 miles east) and Chattenden (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south) and Rainham (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Cooling
Cooling’s nearest station is Higham station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south) and French Hospital (4.8 miles south). Open spaces near Cooling include Canvey Wick and Gad's Hill.
Places near Cooling
Other services in Cooling
Rented and managed buildings
Larger air conditioning systems in buildings need more than servicing: a TM44 inspection by an accredited energy assessor is required at least every 5 years for systems over 12 kW. We arrange the inspection, get the system ready and put right anything it picks up.
Where a tenant occupies the property but the landlord owns the system, it’s worth checking the agreement for who looks after the system. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the paperwork can go to both.
Owner checks or an engineer?
Do not move, re-route or disconnect units or pipework yourself. Moving a unit involves the refrigerant circuit, so it needs an F-Gas qualified engineer, and the electrics need care too. Ask us to quote for a move instead.
Owner care supports servicing; it does not replace it. Clean filters and a clear outdoor unit help the system run as it should, but the refrigerant circuit, the electrics and the parts you cannot see still need an engineer at the interval the manufacturer recommends.
Common questions in Cooling
Does being near the sea make a difference to air conditioning in Cooling?
It can, as Cooling is within about 3 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on coils and fixings. We site outdoor units out of the worst of the sea wind where possible and can suggest models with corrosion protection where the manufacturer offers it.
Is air conditioning in Cooling permitted development?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. The half-mile around the middle of Cooling holds about 7 listed buildings and structures. Permitted development only covers heat pumps that aren’t used solely for cooling, and not within the grounds of a listed building. Conservation areas add limits on outdoor units facing a road. Where necessary, we check with Medway council, which is typically the planning authority for Cooling.
Are you F-Gas certified?
F-Gas company certification, NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps, plus Checkatrade membership. Engineers who handle refrigerant hold their own F-gas qualifications as well.
How soon will you get back to me?
The same working day. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, and you get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
Do you cover Cooling?
Yes. We cover Cooling and the rest of Medway, as part of our area across London and the South East. To book, call 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
Can you set up regular servicing?
Yes. Maintenance contracts are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Each visit is written up and F-Gas records kept where they apply.
Do you protect the property while you work?
Protection goes down first: sheets over the floor and nearby furniture. Holes and fixings are agreed with you, and we clean up afterwards before we leave.
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