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Foots Cray air conditioning
For air conditioning installation in Foots Cray, choose an F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved company. Fixed-price quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Uncertainty over the right type and size of system
- An office, shop or restaurant that’s uncomfortable for staff and customers
- A room that is unbearable on warm days
Air conditioning in Foots Cray: the local picture
About 51% of homes in the Foots Cray area date from 1945 to 1972, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures. We check the wall construction on homes of that age, as it decides how the pipework goes through. In London, outdoor unit positions, building rules and access tend to need more planning than the install itself.
With historic houses such as Danson House about 2.8 miles north, it’s a reminder that older homes nearby may be listed, which changes the planning rules. If your home is in one of the older streets near Parish Church of All Saints, it’s worth checking whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before an install.
Foots Cray is about 1 mile south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. Our engineers cover Foots Cray for air conditioning, along with the rest of Greater London. Count every place we list in Greater London and you reach 764, with Foots Cray on the list.
Not far from Foots Cray, a recent job of ours was on Station Road, Orpington (BR6), about 2 miles south: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main office area and a wall-mounted unit in the client meeting room. Read more
If you need air conditioning at a property on Cray Road, Evry Road and The Avenue or a nearby road, our engineers can take on the work. Here we cover the DA14 and BR5 postcode area. Close to Foots Cray, our area also takes in Ruxley (1 mile east), Albany Park (1 mile north-west), Upper Ruxley (1 mile east), Sidcup (1 mile north-west) and North Cray (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west) and Kensington (15 miles north-west).
What’s near Foots Cray
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Foots Cray Meadows, Kemnal Technology College and Walsingham School. The nearest railway station is Sidcup station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Metropolitan Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (0.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Summer Hill and The Warren.
Air con installers in Foots Cray
Across Foots Cray, every installation follows the same steps: survey, fixed-price quote, a neat installation, full commissioning and the F-Gas paperwork. You know the price before we start and the paperwork is in your hands when we finish. Air conditioning installation in Foots Cray starts with a site survey, followed by a fixed-price quote with the brand, model and every part of the job set out.
In a London area like Foots Cray, many of the homes we’re asked about are flats, maisonettes and terraced houses. So the first questions are where the outdoor unit can sit, how the pipes get to it and whose permission is needed. In a flat, the lease and the freeholder normally come into it, and we can give you the details they’ll ask for.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: commissioning details for an installation, a fault and repair note for a repair, or a record of the service. File it with the manual so it’s to hand next time.
- Where
- Foots Cray (DA14, BR5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Response
- Same working day
- Price guide
- From £1,200 + VAT
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved
- Quote
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Fixed-price quotes for air conditioning in Foots Cray
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy the units are to reach
- What state the existing equipment is in
- The size of the job
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is looked at first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
What we need to know
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
- A short video of any fault, such as a noise or a flashing light
Every quote shows the VAT clearly, with the rate that applies to your job. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. For a fixed-price quote, call us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
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How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Someone needs to let us in and show us the units, or where they’re going, and the rest is down to us. At the end, we tidy up and run through the work with you. If your building in Foots Cray has a managing agent, a concierge or sign-in rules, mention them when you book.
- First comes a site survey, or pictures and measurements for a straightforward job.
- You receive one fixed figure covering the kit, the fitting and the positions we agreed.
- Brackets go on, the units are hung and the refrigerant lines, cable and drain are routed between them.
- Once the electrics are connected, the pipework is tested for leaks and put under vacuum before any refrigerant flows.
- Finally, it’s commissioned, tested in each mode and handed over with the F-Gas records.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Keep pets out of the rooms we are working in
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
Getting 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.
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Your questions about air conditioning in Foots Cray
Do you cover Foots Cray for air conditioning?
Yes, Foots Cray is within the area we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us a line with a few details.
Can I have air conditioning in a flat in Foots Cray?
Often, yes, but the lease and the freeholder usually have a say. We look at where the outdoor unit could go, such as a balcony, flat roof or rear wall, and write it up for the freeholder or agent.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size in Foots Cray and across Greater London. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
How much does air conditioning installation cost?
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, while commercial systems are priced after a survey.
How long does it take to fit air conditioning?
A single-room system is usually fitted in a day. Multi-room and ducted systems take longer, depending on the pipe routes and access and the quote says how long to expect.
Which type of system should I choose?
The right one depends on how many rooms you want to cool, how much space there is outside and how visible you want the indoor units to be. Ducted units need a void or loft, and cassettes need a suspended ceiling and the survey confirms what’s possible.
Does air conditioning work as heating?
Most of the time, yes. Running as a heat pump, it moves heat in from outside rather than making it from electricity alone. To replace your main heating, there are extra conditions, including for the £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for air-to-air heat pumps.
For landlords and property managers
For anyone managing more than one building, we can quote and plan the work across all of them. Each property gets its own records, so the files stay tidy.
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.
System by system
Outdoor unit positions
We think about noise when we choose the spot: keeping it clear of bedrooms and boundaries where we can and fitted so vibration does not carry into the building. It can also affect whether planning permission is needed.
Ceiling cassettes
Ceiling cassettes fit into the ceiling and push air out in several directions and they’re a common choice for offices, shops and larger rooms.
From one of our customers
“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