Hampshire · Air conditioning installation
Air con installers in Old Netley
Our engineers work in Old Netley on air conditioning. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- A home office that warms up with screens and equipment
- An office, shop or restaurant that’s uncomfortable for staff and customers
- A portable unit with a hose out of the window
Do you need air conditioning in Old Netley?
Some people come to us for heating rather than cooling. Direct electric heaters convert electricity into heat one for one, while an air-to-air heat pump moves heat from outside, so it gives out more heat than the electricity it uses. That’s how most modern split systems work.
Look out for these signs:
- A system on old refrigerant that is due for replacement
- A room that’s unbearable on warm days
- A business premises that overheats in summer
Living close to St Paul’s Church? Some older properties in parts like that are protected, and the survey finds out whether yours is.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the quote shows VAT clearly
- Whether extra work needs your approval first
- Proof of F-Gas company certification
Air conditioning in Old Netley
A new system normally needs a dedicated circuit from the fuse board. Under Part P, a new circuit is notifiable unless a registered competent person does it, and as NICEIC approved contractors we can install and certify it as part of the job. Air con, air conditioning, a split system: whatever you call it, in Old Netley it means the same thing to us: the right unit in the right place, fitted and commissioned properly.
Most installations here are a wall-mounted indoor unit, a short pipe run through the wall and an outdoor unit on the back or side of the property, with the condensate drained away safely.
Villages like Old Netley often have older houses and cottages, some of them listed. We check that first, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Our engineers hold the F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
- Where
- Old Netley (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price guide
- One room: £1,200–£2,200 + VAT
- Quotes
- Fixed, in writing
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price air conditioning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- One-off work versus a regular service cycle
- Whether we need access equipment for high-level work
- The type of system, from a single split to a larger system
No two properties are the same, so we price each one individually. The system, the access, the pipe routes and the parts involved all play a part.
Before you get in touch
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price a simple job. Send what you can of the following:
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
- Any error code or flashing light on the display
- Photos showing the indoor unit and the space around it
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the room or the existing unit, the outside wall or roof where the outdoor unit sits or would go, and the label on any existing unit. Tell us the address and what you need, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day. Just let us in and point us to the units, or to where they’ll be fitted, and the rest is down to us. At the end, we tidy up and run through the work with you. A note on how to find the property and where to park makes a visit to Old Netley easier.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the rooms, outside space and fuse board.
- Next, a recommendation for each room and a fixed price.
- The treatment: units fitted, pipework and drain routed, and the electrics installed.
- Checks: a pressure test for leaks, then a vacuum to clear moisture.
- The sign-off: commissioning, a walk through the controls, and the F-Gas records and warranty details.
How to prepare
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Clear access to the fuse board
- Tell us about parking and loading
Getting a quote
For air conditioning in Old Netley, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or send an email. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, plus some pictures if they’re to hand. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
Advice
Your questions about air conditioning in Old Netley
Do you cover smaller places like Old Netley?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. We’re based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Is Old Netley in your area for air conditioning?
Yes, Old Netley is within the area we cover. Tell us a little about the job and we’ll take it from there.
How long does it take to fit air conditioning?
A single-room system is usually fitted in a day. Multi-split, ducted and cassette systems take longer and the quote says how long to expect.
Will you need to do electrical work?
Most of the time, yes: a dedicated circuit is needed. Adding a new circuit is notifiable building work under Part P unless it’s done by a registered competent person, and as NICEIC approved contractors we install and certify it as part of the job.
Are you F-Gas certified?
F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and MCS certified for heat pumps, and we are Checkatrade members. Our engineers also hold the individual F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
Not the refrigerant work. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new electrical circuit is notifiable building work unless a registered competent person does it.
What else we do in Old Netley
Homes in Old Netley and air conditioning
The coast is only about 2 miles from Old Netley. Some manufacturers offer anti-corrosion coated coils for coastal sites, and we will tell you if the model you choose has that option. There are 2 conservation areas within a mile of the centre of Old Netley. Heritage protection changes what an install can involve, so the survey looks at your address first and tells you plainly whether consent is likely. About 32% of homes in and around Old Netley have been built since 2000, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and about 69% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Newer homes are often easier to fit, with cavity walls and space in the loft for pipework. Houses typically have a side or rear wall with room for the outdoor unit, and a multi-split can serve several rooms from one outdoor unit.
With historic houses such as Medieval Merchant's House about 3.5 miles west, it’s a reminder that older homes nearby may be listed, which changes the planning rules.
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Our engineers cover Old Netley for air conditioning, along with the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Old Netley is one of them. You can also see our page for Worthing, about 41 miles away.
From Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens to the smaller roads in between, nowhere is left out. Our working area takes in SO31, every street of it. Neighbouring places we cover include Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east) and Eastleigh (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Old Netley
In Old Netley, that means homes and buildings near Oasis Academy Mayfield, Westwood Woodland Park and The Linden Tree pub. Old Netley’s nearest station is Bursledon station, roughly 1 mile south-east. Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). Not far away are Netley Common.
When it’s something else
Air conditioning cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- A building fabric problem such as single glazing or no loft insulation
- Stuffy rooms that need fresh air rather than cooling
- Building damp that has a structural cause
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Ducted systems
- Multi-split systems
- Ceiling cassettes
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Wall-mounted split systems
- VRF systems
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