In most cases, no planning permission is required for domestic air conditioning units, as they fall under Permitted Development Rights.

However, there are exceptions — such as listed buildings, flats, or homes in conservation areas.

The key rules are:

• The outdoor condenser must be under 0.6m³ in size.

• It must be more than one metre from your boundary.

• It cannot be placed on a roof or front-facing wall.

Our team will always confirm compliance during your site survey.

Costs depend on the system type, number of rooms, and layout. As a guide:

• Single room: from £1,200–£2,000 installed

• Multi-room: from £2,500–£5,000+

Running costs are very low — typically 5–15p per hour depending on settings and system efficiency.

Yes — all modern systems are air-to-air heat pumps, meaning they cool in summer and heat in winter.

They extract warmth from the outside air (even in cold weather) and can be up to 4x more efficient than traditional heating.

Most residential installations are completed within one day, depending on the complexity of the job and access. We’ll confirm this during your initial site visit and survey.

Today’s systems are extremely quiet — around 19–30 decibels indoors, quieter than a whisper or laptop fan.

Outdoor units are also designed to run at low noise levels, and our engineers will position them for minimal disturbance.

We primarily recommend and install Clivet air conditioning systems — trusted across Europe for their innovative technology, exceptional performance, and long-term efficiency. Designed to deliver comfort in every season, Clivet systems provide smart, energy-efficient climate control that keeps your space comfortable while keeping energy costs low.

As a recognised leader in modern heating, cooling, and ventilation, Clivet combines intelligent design with reliability to create cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable environments — all year round.

We also offer Mitsubishi, Daikin, LG, and Panasonic systems, ensuring you have a range of premium options to suit your specific needs and preferences.

No – modern units are very cost-effective. Running costs depend on usage, but cooling or heating a medium-sized room typically costs around 5p- 15p per hour. Thanks to inverter technology and high efficiency, it’s often cheaper to run than traditional electric radiators or panel heaters.

Yes – this is known as a multi-split system. One outdoor unit can support multiple indoor units (usually up to 5), allowing you to control the temperature in different rooms independently while saving space and improving energy efficiency.

We recommend a full service once per year to maintain performance, hygiene, and warranty cover.

Our service includes:

• Cleaning filters & coils

• Checking refrigerant levels and pressures

• Testing operation and electrics

• Verifying safe, efficient performance

Regular servicing helps keep your running costs low and extends system life.

Yes — all electrics are included as part of our installation service.

We use NICEIC-qualified electricians, ensuring your system is installed safely, meets all UK electrical standards, and is fully compliant for certification