London and the South East
Commercial Air Conditioning in Portsmouth
Commercial air conditioning in all 19 towns and villages of Portsmouth, quoted at a fixed price after a site survey, and a reply to every enquiry the same working day.
Where we work in Portsmouth
Each town and village below has a page of its own. You can also call or email us for a quick quote.
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Our commercial air conditioning service in Portsmouth
Commercial air conditioning comes with F-gas duties for the operator. Systems at or above 5 tCO2e need leak checks, and records kept of the checks and the work done. We handle the checks and records and remind you when the next is due. The work covers server and comms room cooling, ceiling cassettes and wall-mounted split systems, and the jobs we see most are older systems that can’t keep up and workspaces that overheat on warm days.
The visit goes in the diary at a time that works for you, and we keep you posted if anything changes. On arrival, the engineer compares the job with the survey, your photos or the details you gave us. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, the work takes anything from a day or two for a small office to several weeks of phased work on a large building.
- We survey the site and talk through how each area is used.
- We recommend a system and send a fixed-price quote.
- The programme is agreed, including any out-of-hours or phased work.
- The system is installed, wired and connected to its controls.
- We commission the system and hand over the F-gas records and controls.
Pricing in Portsmouth
The cost depends on the system and the number of rooms or units, how easy the units are to reach and what the work involves. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why choose AirCon Doctor
- Every job looked at before it’s priced
- Manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
- An F-Gas certified company, as the law requires
Getting a price
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.
Around Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, that means homes and buildings near Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Druids Arms (within half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (within half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Fratton station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (within half a mile west). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Commercial work in Portsmouth
Across Portsmouth, from Southsea, Milton and Landport to rural business parks, we install and maintain air conditioning for offices, shops, restaurants, hotels, schools and server rooms. Each system is designed from a site survey.
Across London and the South East, we reply to enquiries the same working day, and our emergency line is open 24/7. Portsmouth includes coastal places, where salt in the air speeds up corrosion of outdoor coils and fixings. Outdoor unit position and regular servicing both help near the sea.
Portsmouth: If you run a surgery, clinic or pharmacy in the area around Royal Portsmouth Hospital, about 0.7 miles south-west, cleanable, quiet units and regular maintenance matter. Schools such as Manor Infant School usually have the work done in the holidays, when classrooms are empty.
What the work involves, system by system
Server and comms rooms
A backup unit can keep the room cool if one fails, and we can discuss how they share the load.
VRF and VRV systems
VRF systems hold more refrigerant than small splits so leak checks and records often apply. We calculate the tCO2e and plan the checks.
When it’s something else
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Acting as the energy assessor
- Structural alterations to the building
- Gas boiler or heating plumbing work
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit is written up, plus the F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved, ready for a tenant, a buyer or an inspection.
We also work for facilities teams in offices, schools and public buildings across Portsmouth. Larger buildings can be done in stages around the people who use them.
Why it fails
Heat builds up in commercial spaces from occupants, equipment, lighting and sunshine, and opening windows doesn’t always help. A system sized for the real heat load deals with it.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Work raised by a TM44 inspection
- Comms rooms without enough cooling
- R410A systems getting dearer to top up
- Leak check schedules that have slipped
Your questions about commercial air conditioning in Portsmouth
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That’s the law, not just our preference, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We’re happy to quote for the full job, supply to commissioning.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: dust sheets over floors and anything close to the work. Holes and fixings are agreed with you, and we clean up afterwards before we leave.
What types of commercial air conditioning do you install?
Everything from wall-mounted units for single rooms to VRF or VRV systems serving whole buildings. Cassettes and ducted units are common choices for open-plan and visible spaces.
What F-gas duties does a business have?
The operator and the service technicians share responsibility. The operator must make sure leak checks are done where required and records are kept and we handle that for you.
Do you offer commercial maintenance contracts?
We do, with contracts covering servicing, leak checks and the paperwork. The visits and price are fixed with your quote.
Do you work on all makes?
Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi and others. For new systems, we recommend a brand and model to suit the job and explain why.
When is a TM44 inspection required?
Systems with an effective rated output over 12 kW need a TM44 inspection at least every 5 years. It’s carried out by an accredited energy assessor and we can help before and after.