Floor console air conditioning in Croydon
In London, heat soaks into brick and concrete during the day and comes back out at night, which is when it is hardest to sleep. Where a house in Croydon has a bay window, a console can sit where the radiator was.
Where a room in Croydon has deep cornicing or a picture rail, a console keeps the walls above it clear. We cover Croydon as part of London, roughly 8 miles from central London. Postcode districts we cover here include CR0, CR7 and CR9.
Prices in Croydon
Guide prices around Croydon run from £1,795 to £3,895 per room including VAT. London is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. The biggest variables are the pipe route, access for the outdoor unit and the state of the consumer unit, all of which the survey settles. As an example, the Popular option (quieter console with Wi-Fi control for a living room) would typically be £2,295–£3,095 here.
Essential
Standard console for a bedroom or study.
Popular
Quieter console with Wi-Fi control for a living room.
Premium
Larger capacity or concealed pipework through the floor void.
Guide prices show VAT at 20%. HMRC treats most fixed air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps installed in homes as energy-saving materials, zero-rated until 31 March 2027 when we supply and fit them. If your installation qualifies, your quote shows 0% VAT and a lower price. Servicing, repairs, cleaning and controls are charged at 20%.
Planning and permissions
England's rules let most houses fit an outdoor unit without a planning application, as long as the size, number and MCS 020(a) noise conditions are met. Flats, listed buildings and roof-mounted units are treated differently.
The survey
Surveys in Croydon cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. We book surveys in Croydon at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
What a job in Croydon covers:
- Low-level pipe route through the wall
- Floor-standing console and outdoor unit
- Condensate drain to a gully or via a pump
- Free survey and heat-gain check
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include South Croydon (1 mile), Carshalton (3 miles) and Mitcham (3 miles). See all services in Croydon or floor console air conditioning across London.