Air conditioning guides for London homes
The questions people actually ask before they buy, answered properly rather than in marketing copy. Written from 25 years of installing in London properties, and updated as the rules change.
How to check an air conditioning installer is legitimate
F-Gas and REFCOM explained, why Gas Safe is the wrong credential for air conditioning, and the six questions worth asking before you accept any quote.
PlanningAir conditioning in North London conservation areas
Borough by borough across Camden, Haringey, Barnet, Brent and Harrow: what conservation status changes, Article 4 directions, and where the condenser is actually allowed to go.
PlanningDo you need planning permission for air conditioning in London?
Permitted development limits, why cooling-only units are excluded, and what conservation areas, flats and listed buildings mean for your installation.
CostWhat air conditioning actually costs in London
Fully fitted prices by number of rooms, servicing costs, running costs in real pence-per-hour figures, and what can change a quote after survey.
LocalAir conditioning across North London, area by area
Housing stock, planning position and typical costs for Hampstead, West Hampstead, Edgware and Willesden, plus the wider postcodes I cover.
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