Greater London · SE8
Air conditioning in SE8
Air conditioning installation, repair, servicing and heat pumps in SE8, from our base in East Grinstead.
Areas within SE8
- New Cross
- Deptford
- Greenwich
- St Johns
- Rotherhithe
- Surrey Quays
- Lewisham
- Isle of Dogs
- Millwall
- North Greenwich
Air conditioning services in SE8
- Heat pump installation
- Air conditioning repair
- Commercial air conditioning
- Air conditioning installation
- Air conditioning servicing
- All services
Let us know the job and your postcode for a quick quote: ring us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form.
About air conditioning in SE8
Most modern split systems run as heat pumps, so they can heat as well as cool. The Energy Saving Trust recognises that air-to-air heat pumps often go by the name air conditioning, so a well-chosen unit can be useful in winter as well as summer. The work covers air-to-air heat pumps, wall-mounted split systems and ducted systems, and the jobs we see most are rooms that get too hot to sleep or work in and a portable unit with a hose out of the window.
Every visit follows the same order: agree the plan on site, protect the area, carry out the job, test what we’ve done and talk you through it. The visit itself takes a day or more, depending on the number of rooms, the pipe routes and the access.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the rooms, outside space and fuse board.
- Next, a recommendation for each room and a fixed price.
- Then the work: units up, pipes and drain run, and a new circuit where needed.
- 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.
What you will pay
Several rooms, units or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed price.
What you get with us
- We reply to enquiries the same working day
- Diagnosis first, then a fixed price
- Clear warranty information from the manufacturer
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
Getting a price
Here’s what helps us quote: the address and the type of property, pictures of the rooms or units, the brand and model of anything already fitted and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Then ring us on 07833 053749 or email us.
Landmarks near New Cross
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to St James's Church, Fordham Park and St. Paul's and the streets around them. You will also find Addey and Stanhope School (under half a mile north-east), Laban Centre (0.9 miles north-east), Myatt Garden Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and Wickham Arms (less than half a mile south). New Cross has its own railway station: New Cross station. A little further out are Fan Museum (1.2 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (1.5 miles east). The countryside around New Cross includes St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
Air conditioning across SE8
In SE8, we install in places such as New Cross, Greenwich and St Johns and well beyond. We cover every place we list for SE8, 10 in all.
Enquiries from SE8 get a reply on the working day they arrive. Breakdowns can go to the 24/7 line instead.
New Cross: If you work from home near New Cross station, a home office that overheats is one of the easiest rooms to cool. About 1.5 miles north-east stands Queen's House. Listed homes in any area need consent first, so tell us if yours is one.
Why act early?
Planning ahead beats a rushed decision in a heatwave. A rushed choice is often the wrong size or in the wrong place, which is costly to undo. A survey now gives time to choose properly.
What your quote should include
- Who does the electrical work, and whether they can certify it
- How VAT is shown, and which rate applies
- Proof of F-Gas company certification
- If the quote is based on a survey, pictures or a diagnosis
Rented and managed buildings
We work for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as homeowners and businesses. Tell us who the contact on site is and who should receive the paperwork, and we’ll keep everyone informed.
If you look after several properties, we can quote and plan the work across all of them. Every address has its own paperwork, so the files stay tidy.
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Draughts and missing insulation
- A room that can’t take an outdoor unit or pipe route without the landlord’s, management company’s or council’s consent (that consent comes first)
- A ventilation problem rather than a temperature problem
After we’ve gone
Aftercare is straightforward, and it helps at the next service:
- Leave space around the outdoor unit
- Choose a comfortable set temperature rather than the lowest
- File the paperwork with the manual
- Book an annual service
We recommend an annual service, and some manufacturers make servicing a warranty condition. We will remind you when it’s due, so it doesn’t get forgotten.
Set it and leave it. A moderate set temperature cools the room just as well as the lowest one, without the waste and keep doors and windows shut while it runs.
FAQs for SE8
Will you work on another installer’s system?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including any issues with how it was fitted. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
What warranty do I get?
Warranty comes from the manufacturer and depends on the brand and product. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, and we explain the terms for whichever brand you choose.
Will you make a mess?
Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets before we start, and the area is kept tidy throughout. At the end, we clear up and show you what we’ve done.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes, always. New installations come with commissioning details, F-Gas records and warranty information, and repairs and services get a record of the work.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
For some brands, yes. Read the manufacturer’s terms, or send us the make and model and we’ll explain them, and book the service at the interval they recommend.
Does air conditioning work as heating?
In most cases, yes. A heat pump moves heat from the outside air into the room, so it gives out more heat than the electricity it uses. If you want it to replace your main heating, ask about air-to-air heat pumps and the conditions for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.
Where will you put the outdoor unit?
It can go on a wall bracket, at ground level or on a flat roof, chosen for the pipe route, airflow and access. We also think about noise near bedrooms and neighbours, and the position can affect planning.