Hampshire · Air conditioning installation
Air conditioning installation in Red Rice, Hampshire
F-Gas certified and NICEIC approved, we cover Red Rice for supply, installation and commissioning of air conditioning for homes and businesses, from one room to a whole building. Fixed-price quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Commercial rooms that are too warm for staff
- A loft conversion that’s too warm to use
- Fans and portables that don’t keep up
Red Rice questions
What’s the best way to get a price for air conditioning in Red Rice?
Start with a short message: the address, what you need and a picture or two. We reply the same working day, and the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Can you do air conditioning in Red Rice?
Yes, Red Rice is within the area we cover. To start, ring 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier with a few pictures.
Can the outdoor unit go on a roof or at ground level?
It can go on a wall bracket, at ground level or on a flat roof, chosen for the pipe route, airflow and access. Noise near bedrooms and boundaries is part of the decision and position can affect planning.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we will talk you through the next steps.
How do you size the system?
Floor area is only part of it. Windows, the direction the room faces, the roof above and the people and equipment in it all count and the survey covers each of them.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes. Every visit is written up, including F-Gas records for any refrigerant work. File them with the system’s paperwork.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
Not the refrigerant work. Under the F-gas rules, it must be done by qualified engineers from a certified company, and a new electrical circuit is notifiable building work unless a registered competent person does it.
Air conditioning for homes and businesses in Red Rice
Think of it as diagnose, treat and sign off: the survey diagnoses what the rooms need, the installation is the treatment and commissioning is the sign-off. At sign-off, the system is tested in each mode, the controls are explained and the F-Gas records are left with you. Modern air conditioning heats as well as cools: the Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes called air conditioning, so a system bought for summer earns its keep in winter too.
For a home in or near Red Rice, an air-to-air system can cool in summer and heat in the cooler months, which suits garden rooms, lofts and extensions that the main heating struggles with.
Warranty on the equipment is the manufacturer’s own, on the manufacturer’s terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Each brand sets its own conditions, so we go through them with you rather than leave you to find the small print.
- Location
- Red Rice (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Typical price
- £1,200–£2,200 + VAT for one room
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Replies
- Same working day
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Red Rice
What else we do in Red Rice
What air conditioning will not do
Air conditioning can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before we start. It will not put right:
- A building fabric problem such as single glazing or no loft insulation
- A ventilation problem rather than a temperature problem
- Damp or condensation caused by leaks or poor ventilation in the building (that needs the cause fixing)
Not sure which it is? You can phone 07833 053749 or send an email and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Red Rice
- Ducted systems
- Ceiling cassettes
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- VRF systems
- Wall-mounted split systems
- Multi-split systems
How the visit works
Each visit follows the same order: check the plan with you, put the dust sheets down, do the work, test what we’ve done and explain it all to you. On site, the work takes a day or more, depending on the number of rooms, the pipe routes and the access. Somewhere like Red Rice, it helps to know about lanes, gates and where to park.
- We start by looking at the rooms, the walls and where the outdoor unit can go.
- We size the system for each room, then send a fixed-price quote with the units and where they go.
- The indoor unit is fixed in place, the outside unit positioned, and the connecting runs put in tidily.
- Once the electrics are connected, the pipework is tested for leaks and put under vacuum before any refrigerant flows.
- We commission the system, show you the controls and leave the F-Gas records and the manufacturer’s warranty details.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the rooms we are working in
- Move furniture away from the wall where we will be working
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from a site survey or, where the job is straightforward, from pictures and measurements. After that, we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
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System by system
Pipework and condensate drains
After the pipework is fitted, the refrigerant circuit is pressure tested and evacuated, which keeps moisture and air out of the circuit. The results go into the commissioning records.
Outdoor unit positions
Noise is part of the decision: keeping it clear of bedrooms and boundaries where we can and fitted so vibration doesn’t carry into the building. It can also affect whether planning permission is needed.
Air conditioning in Red Rice: the local picture
The last census (2021) found about 68% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have space for the outdoor unit, and several rooms can share one on a multi-split. Red Rice is about 65 miles from central London, well within the area we cover from our base in East Grinstead.
Living close to Church of St Mary the Virgin? Some older properties in parts like that are protected, and the survey finds out whether yours is.
Red Rice is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Red Rice gets the same approach as every job we take on: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end. Our list for Hampshire has 683 entries, and Red Rice is one. Guildford, roughly 41 miles off, has its own page on this site.
From Red Rice Road and Fullerton Road to the smaller roads in between, nowhere is left out. Postcode districts we cover here: SP11. We also cover Little Ann (1 mile north), Abbotts Ann (1 mile north-west), Anna Valley (1 mile north), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east) and Romsey (13 miles south).
What’s near Red Rice
Around Red Rice, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School and John Hanson Community School, among other places. The closest station to Red Rice is Andover station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Red Rice include Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
Signs you need air conditioning in Red Rice
In shops, offices and restaurants, the heat comes from customers, staff, equipment and lighting as well as the sun. Keeping staff and customers comfortable is typically what prompts the call, and some rooms need cooling for the equipment as much as the people.
What we are most often called about:
- A home office that warms up with screens and equipment
- A system on old refrigerant that is due for replacement
- Uncertainty over the right type and size of system
Most people start with the room that gets hottest, then add more rooms on a multi-split if needed.
What your quote should include
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
- Proof of F-Gas company certification
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
What a customer said
“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