Greater London · Air conditioning installation

Wandsworth air conditioning

We cover Wandsworth for supply, installation and commissioning of air conditioning for homes and businesses, from one room to a whole building. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.

  • A loft conversion that’s too warm to use
  • An old system that needs replacing
  • Old electric heaters you’d like to replace with something more efficient

Air conditioning for Wandsworth

Different systems, different jobs

Wall-mounted split systems

A single-room split is typically £1,200–£2,200 + VAT, with supply, fitting, commissioning and the F-Gas paperwork included. Long pipe runs, difficult access and a new circuit affect where your job sits in the range.

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.

How we handle air conditioning in Wandsworth

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. People searching for “air con near me” in Wandsworth want two things: a sensible price and someone qualified. Our typical prices are on the site, and every install is done by F-Gas qualified engineers.

Sizing is where cheap installs go wrong: the survey covers room size, glazing, insulation and how the room is used, so the unit isn’t too big or too small.

In Wandsworth, as across London, the rooms that get hottest are normally under the roof or behind large sunny windows. Many people start with one wall-mounted unit in the room that suffers most, while a multi-split serves several rooms from one outdoor unit, which helps where outside space is limited.

Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of their warranty. Where yours does, a regular service with us keeps that side in order, and every service is written up.

Location
Wandsworth (SW18, SW15, SW11)
Wider area
Greater London
Quotes
A fixed-price quote up front
Credentials
NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified
Enquiries
Answered the same working day
Guide price
£1,200–£2,200 + VAT for one room
Telephone
07833 053749
Page updated
30 October 2026

Wandsworth questions

Can you fit air conditioning in a London flat in Wandsworth?

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.

Can you do air conditioning in Wandsworth?

Yes. We work across London and the South East from our base in East Grinstead, and Wandsworth is part of that. To start, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form with a few photos.

How much is air conditioning for one room?

For one room, a split system is typically £1,200–£2,200 + VAT. A two-room multi-split is typically £2,800–£4,500 + VAT, and three to five rooms £4,500–£8,500 + VAT, with supply, fitting, commissioning and F-Gas documentation included. The price is fixed before work begins.

How do you size the system?

Sizing is done on the survey, room by room. Too small, and it runs flat out; too big, and it switches on and off and wastes energy and we explain the output we recommend.

Which manufacturers do you install and repair?

We install and work on the leading makes, from Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Fujitsu to Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Send us the make and model if you have it.

When will I hear back?

We reply to enquiries the same working day. For a breakdown that can’t wait, call our 24/7 emergency line.

What warranty do I get?

The manufacturer provides it, on its own terms. Some brands make regular servicing a condition so it’s worth keeping the service records.

Air conditioning around Wandsworth

Valuation Office Agency council tax records put about 49% of homes in and around Wandsworth before 1919, and about 68% of households live in flats, according to the last census (2021). 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. For a flat, we look at balconies, flat roofs and rear walls for the outdoor unit, and the lease often needs checking first. In London, outdoor unit positions, building rules and access tend to need more planning than the install itself.

Older streets near St Anne's Church may fall within a conservation area, so we check the planning position before choosing where the outdoor unit goes. About 1.5 miles north-west stands Fulham Palace. Listed homes in any area need consent first, so tell us if yours is one.

Wandsworth is about 3 miles south-west of Brompton, in Greater London. If you need air conditioning in Wandsworth, please ring us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier for a fixed-price quote. We work across London and the South East, Wandsworth included. In Greater London alone we list 764 places, and Wandsworth is one.

One of our jobs in Wandsworth

East Hill, Wandsworth (SW18)

Property
A modern apartment in a new-build development.
Work carried out
Installation of a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area. The new-build apartment development had provision for air conditioning in the form of pre-positioned electrical connections and a designated outdoor unit position on the shared plant deck. The installation was coordinated with the building management company.
Outcome
The client purchased the apartment with the specific intention of installing air conditioning given south-facing exposure and the urban heat island effect. The system has been in use for two years and the client reports it was one of the best investments made in the property.

All of SW18, SW15 and SW11 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Alma Road, Marl Road and Knoll Road, each of them within reach. Close to Wandsworth, our area also takes in Southfields (1 mile south), Earlsfield (1 mile south), Hurlingham (1 mile north), Clapham Junction (1 mile north-east) and Battersea (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north-east) and Kensington (3 miles north).

Landmarks near Wandsworth

Around Wandsworth, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Ashcroft Technology Academy, Emanuel School and Spread Eagle pub and the streets around them. Wandsworth has its own railway station: Wandsworth Town station. A little further out are Southside Wandsworth (within half a mile west) and Antique Breadboard Museum (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wandsworth include Battersea Park Lake and Henman Hill.

Map of Wandsworth © OpenStreetMap contributors

How the visit works

Think of the visit in three stages: look, put right and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then the work itself, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. The middle part takes longest, which takes a day for most single-room installations, with multi-split, ducted and cassette systems taking longer. Let us know who controls access to the building in Wandsworth, as that saves time on the day.

  1. We survey the property, or work from your photos for a simple job.
  2. Each room is sized and the unit positions agreed, then you get a fixed-price quote.
  3. On the day, dust sheets go down and the indoor and outdoor units are fitted.
  4. Connections are made, checked for leaks and pulled down to a vacuum.
  5. We commission, show you the controls and leave the F-Gas and warranty paperwork.

Preparing for the visit

  • Clear access to the fuse board
  • Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
  • Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow

Get a fixed-price 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.

Ask for a quote

Advice

Before you call an engineer

For air conditioning, cleaning the indoor unit’s filters is the main job owners can do, if the manual says so. With the power off, they lift out, can be vacuumed or rinsed and must be fully dry before they go back. For a heat pump, the main owner jobs are a clear outdoor unit and sensible control settings.

Leave the units and pipework where they are. Moving a unit involves the refrigerant circuit, so it needs an F-Gas qualified engineer, and the electrics need care too. Ask us to quote for a move instead.

Why it’s worth doing now in Wandsworth

For a home or business in Wandsworth, booking the survey now gives time to plan. Installation takes a day for most single-room installations, with multi-split, ducted and cassette systems taking longer, and we agree a date that suits you after you’ve accepted the fixed price. Allow time for any approvals your building in Wandsworth needs.

Height, access and the distance between the indoor and outdoor units all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.

Why people in Wandsworth choose us

  • A fixed price before any work starts
  • Electrical work covered by our NICEIC approval
  • We reply to enquiries the same working day
  • One contact for properties across the South East and London

Read what air conditioning costs and our accreditations.

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

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