Air conditioning for period and listed homes in Catford
For period homes in Catford, we look at consoles in place of radiators and ducted units from the loft before anything else. London's dense streets hold heat overnight, so top-floor flats and loft rooms often stay warm long after sunset.
If your home in Catford is Victorian, Edwardian or older, a console or concealed system often works better than a high wall unit. Catford lies roughly 6 miles from central London, and we cover it as part of London. Coverage includes SE6.
Prices in Catford
Budget around £2,195–£10,495 per home, one room upwards including VAT for air conditioning for period and listed homes in and around Catford. Prices here sit above the national middle, reflecting London labour rates and parking and access costs. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. For reference, the Concealed option in Catford (ducted unit from a loft or void serving one or two rooms) usually comes to about £4,545–£7,195.
Console
Low-level console in place of a radiator, rear outdoor unit.
Concealed
Ducted unit from a loft or void serving one or two rooms.
Mixed
Consoles downstairs and ducted upstairs on one system.
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%.
Listed building consent
Listed homes in Catford need listed building consent from the council before any work, and permitted development does not apply to them. We plan low-impact routes, keep outdoor units out of sight and provide the details a consent application needs. For most houses in Catford, the outdoor unit is permitted development if it passes the MCS 020(a) noise check (37 dB(A) or less at the nearest neighbouring window) and stays within the size and number limits. We run that check on survey.
The survey
We book surveys in Catford at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. Surveys in Catford cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Every job in Catford includes:
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Console or concealed ducted options
- Work started only once consent is in place
- Careful routes that avoid cornicing and panelling
- Drawings and product data for consent applications
Nearby
If you are just outside Catford, we also work in Blackheath (2 miles), Greenwich (2 miles) and Beckenham (2 miles). See all services in Catford or air conditioning for period and listed homes across London.