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Air conditioning installation in Greenwich
Air conditioning for Greenwich, from F-Gas certified engineers, with the manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote. Enquiries answered the same working day.
- A home office that warms up with screens and equipment
- Bedrooms and offices that overheat in summer
- A portable unit with a hose out of the window
Air conditioning in Greenwich: the local picture
About 36% of homes in the Greenwich area were built before 1919, according to VOA council tax data, and Census 2021 figures found about 64% of households live in flats. Older homes often have solid walls, which take longer to core drill, so we plan pipe routes carefully and keep them as discreet as we can. In flats, the lease and the freeholder typically decide where an outdoor unit can go, and the permitted development rules for flats are tighter. For a London home, we plan the outdoor unit position, the pipe route and any approvals before the day.
Around St Mary's Church, a quick check of the listing and conservation maps is part of planning any install.
Greenwich is about 4 miles east of London, in Greater London. Across the SE10 area, we cover air conditioning. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and Greenwich is one of them.
One of our jobs in Greenwich
Greenwich High Road, Greenwich (SE10)
- Property
- A boutique retail unit in a Victorian building.
- Work carried out
- Installation of a Mitsubishi Electric wall-mounted unit in the retail area and a second unit in the stockroom and office. The south-facing retail unit experienced temperatures exceeding 32°C in summer, making the environment uncomfortable for both staff and customers.
- Outcome
- The retailer reported that customer dwell time increased measurably in summer following installation, and that two members of staff who had been suffering heat-related symptoms had not experienced any recurrence. The installation had paid for itself within a single summer season through improved sales.
Greenwich sits on or near the A2203 and A2211, so getting to you is simple. You’ll find streets such as Cade Road, Webb Road and Creek Road, and we cover them all. Close to Greenwich, our area also takes in Maze Hill (1 mile north-east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile east), Blackheath (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile east) and Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west) and Kensington (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Greenwich
In Greenwich, that means homes and buildings near The Plume of Feathers pub, John Roan School and Royal School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and the streets around them. Nearby too are Island Gardens (0.6 miles north-west) and St. Paul's (1.1 miles west). Greenwich has its own railway station: Maze Hill station. Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (within half a mile south-west) and Greenwich District Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Creekside Discovery Centre.
About our air conditioning in Greenwich
The best installations are planned before a single hole is drilled. 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, all before the price is fixed. Air conditioning installation in Greenwich starts with a site survey, followed by a fixed-price quote with the brand, model and every part of the job set out.
A single room takes a day in most homes, with multi-room systems taking longer depending on pipe routes, and we leave the room clean and the controls explained.
In a London area like Greenwich, many of the homes we are 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. A freeholder or managing agent often has a say in a flat, and we can give you the details they’ll ask for.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Location
- Greenwich (SE10, SE3, SE8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved
- Price
- Fixed, in writing
- Typical price
- £1,200–£2,200 + VAT for one room
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Greenwich
What else we do in Greenwich
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit is written up, plus the F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved, ready for a tenant, a buyer or an inspection.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease or tenancy agreement normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the records to whoever needs them.
After we have gone
A little care keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Close windows and doors while the system is cooling
- Keep the F-Gas records, commissioning details and warranty information together
- Leave space around the outdoor unit
Commissioning is the last stage: every mode is tested before we go. Once it’s running properly, we take you through the controls and settings so you know how to get the best from it.
Book an annual service. The engineer cleans the coils and drain, checks the electrics and the refrigerant circuit and catches small problems early and keeps the warranty paperwork right where servicing is a condition.
When to call us in Greenwich
Rooms in the roof are often the hardest to keep cool. Heat comes in through the roof and rises from the rest of the building, which is why a loft bedroom can still be warm at bedtime.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- Too many options and no clear advice
- Commercial rooms that are too warm for staff
- A room that is unbearable on warm days
If you commute from Maze Hill station and work from home on other days, one wall-mounted unit in the home office is often all that is needed.
Questions to ask before booking
- How VAT is shown, and which rate applies
- Whether the company is F-Gas certified, and whether you can check it
- If the quote is based on a survey, pictures or a diagnosis
Your questions about air conditioning in Greenwich
Do I need permission to put air conditioning in my flat in Greenwich?
In many cases, yes, once the lease and the building’s rules are checked. 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.
Do I need planning permission for air conditioning in Greenwich?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. A conservation area takes in the middle of Greenwich. 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 Greenwich, typically Greenwich council) when it matters.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job for simple work, while bigger systems and repairs that need testing get a visit.
Do you work in Greenwich?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of the South East, Greenwich included.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes. It’s your proof of what was done: the date, the work, and any refrigerant added or recovered.
Which brands do you work with?
We install and work on the leading makes, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Send us the make and model if you have it.
How does the warranty work?
Warranty comes from the manufacturer and depends on the brand and product. Daikin, for instance, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning and we explain the terms for your brand on the quote.
What happens on the day
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: look, put right and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then we do the work, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. Most of the time goes on the middle part, and that takes anything from a day for one room to several days for a multi-room or ducted system. Send us a few phone pictures and we can often price a straightforward job in Greenwich before visiting.
- First comes a site survey, or photos and measurements for a straightforward job.
- You receive one fixed figure covering the kit, the fitting and the positions we agreed.
- On the day, we fit the indoor and outdoor units and run the pipework, cable and condensate drain.
- The electrical supply is connected, and the refrigerant circuit is pressure tested and evacuated.
- Last comes the run-up: every mode checked, the controls explained and the paperwork left with you.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
- Clear access to the fuse board
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
How to get a quote
Want a quote for air conditioning? Please phone 07833 053749 or use the quote form with a few details about the property. We will explain what we’d recommend and why, then send a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
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From one of our customers
“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