Greater London · Air conditioning installation
Air conditioning installation in Farnborough, Greater London
We cover Farnborough for air conditioning installation. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Uncertainty over the right type and size of system
- A business premises that overheats in summer
- Rooms that get too hot to sleep or work in
Your questions about air conditioning in Farnborough
Can I have air conditioning in a flat in Farnborough?
Often, yes, but the lease and the freeholder usually have a say. Permitted development rules for flats are tighter than for houses, so we check the outdoor unit position and give you the details to send to the freeholder or managing agent.
Will air conditioning in Farnborough need planning permission?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. The Farnborough Village Conservation Area is close to the centre of Farnborough. An air-to-air system used for heating as well as cooling can be permitted development on a house if it meets the conditions, but a cooling-only unit is not covered, listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where needed, we check with the local planning authority (for Farnborough, typically Bromley council).
Do I need a new electrical circuit?
Typically, yes. The fuse board is checked on the survey, and any electrical work goes on the quote and we install and certify the circuit as NICEIC approved contractors.
How long does air conditioning installation take?
Allow about a day for a single-room system, longer for multi-room and ducted systems. The survey tells us how long your installation will need so there are no surprises.
Which brands do you work with?
We install and work on the leading makes, from Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Fujitsu to Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Tell us the make and model and we will take it from there.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the job needs and how to do it, and the quote is based on that.
Will you work on another installer’s system?
Yes. We look at it first and tell you what we find, including anything about the original installation that needs putting right. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
How we handle air conditioning in Farnborough
Good air conditioning starts with the right system in the right place. We look at each room’s size, glazing, orientation and use, and we agree the unit positions and the route for the pipes, cable and drain, all before the price is fixed. Every installation in Farnborough begins with a look at the rooms, the walls and where the outdoor unit can go, followed by a fixed-price quote with the brand, model and every part of the job set out.
In a London area like Farnborough, many of the homes we are asked about are flats, maisonettes and terraced houses. That shapes the job: where the outdoor unit can go, how the pipework reaches it and who needs to agree first. In a flat, the lease and the freeholder normally come into it, so we write up the proposed positions for them to see.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, MCS certified for heat pumps and a Checkatrade member. Refrigerant work is done by engineers who hold the F-gas qualifications the law requires.
- Place
- Farnborough (BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Prices
- From £1,200 + VAT
- Response
- Same working day
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Before you call an engineer
Before you call us about a fault, a few checks can save a visit: check the mode, the set temperature, the remote’s batteries and the breaker. If the breaker trips a second time, leave it off and call 07833 053749.
Refrigerant is off limits for anyone without the right qualifications. The law requires anyone working on equipment containing F gas to hold the right qualifications, and the company to be certified, and escaping refrigerant can cause cold burns. If you suspect a leak, switch the system off and call us.
What air conditioning will not do
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- A ventilation problem rather than a temperature problem
- Gas boiler or central heating faults (we don’t work on gas boilers)
- Heat loss through very poor insulation (a system will heat the room, but insulation is a separate job)
Not sure which it is? You can phone 07833 053749 or send an email and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- VRF systems
- Multi-split systems
- Ceiling cassettes
- Ducted systems
- Wall-mounted split systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
What affects the cost of air conditioning
Our prices page gives typical ranges, and your quote is built on your job. The quote depends on:
- What kind of system it is
- What electrical work the job needs
- Whether it’s a one-off job or part of a maintenance contract
No two properties are the same, so each one gets its own fixed-price quote. The equipment, how we reach it, the route between units and the work needed all play a part.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any previous service or F-Gas records
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, 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 in writing rather than guess. To get one, call us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
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How it works
Our engineers bring the tools, gauges and access equipment the job needs. You only need to give us clear access to the units, or their planned positions, and to the fuse board. The visit takes a day or more, depending on the number of rooms, the pipe routes and the access. Photos of the room and where the outdoor unit could go let us plan most of a visit to Farnborough in advance.
- 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.
- Then the work: units up, pipes and drain run, and a new circuit where needed.
- Before it runs, the pipework is proved tight and put under vacuum.
- Finally, the clean bill of health: commissioning, the controls explained and your paperwork handed over.
Getting ready for the visit
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
Getting a price
To get a fixed-price quote, call us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. Photos help a lot. You will hear back from us the same working day.
Related advice
Air conditioning in Farnborough: local notes
In London, outdoor unit positions, building rules and access tend to need more planning than the install itself.
Older streets near Church of St Giles the Abbot may fall within a conservation area, so we check the planning position before choosing where the outdoor unit goes. About 2.1 miles south-west stands Down House. Listed homes in any area need consent first, so tell us if yours is one.
Farnborough is about 2 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. From the centre of Farnborough to the outskirts, we cover air conditioning, from small jobs to large ones. Count every place we list in Greater London and you reach 764, with Farnborough on the list.
Our nearest recent job to Farnborough was on Station Road, Orpington (BR6), about 2 miles north-east: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main office area and a wall-mounted unit in the client meeting room. More about it
Our working area takes in BR6. Whether you’re on Tye Lane, Peel Road and Pitt Road or anywhere close by, our engineers can take on the work. Close to Farnborough, our area also takes in Green Street Green (1 mile south-east), Locksbottom (1 mile north-west), Crofton (1 mile north), Farthing Street (1 mile south-west) and Downe (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west) and Kensington (15 miles north-west).
Around Farnborough
Typical jobs here are in properties near Newstead Wood School, South Park and The Buff pub. Farnborough’s nearest station is Orpington station, about 1.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Orpington Hospital (0.9 miles east) and Crofton Roman Villa (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
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