Air conditioning repairs in Caterham
Clear prices and written reports for air conditioning repairs in Caterham.
- Visit price agreed before we book
- Written report after every visit
- F-gas records updated where required
How much do air conditioning repairs cost in Caterham?
Guide price in Caterham: £165–£340 per repair visit ex VAT, with a typical job (diagnostic visit, first hour) at £165–£340 plus VAT. Parts and repairs are only done once you approve the price.
Air conditioning repair is diagnosing and fixing a fault in a cooling system — for example a refrigerant leak, a failed compressor, fan motor, sensor or circuit board, a blocked condensate drain or a controls problem.
Where we work around Caterham
Most commercial premises in and around Caterham are shops, offices, salons, pubs and small industrial units. Crawley is about 20 km away.
We work across Caterham's postcode districts, including CR3. We also work in nearby Coulsdon, Purley and Redhill. Each visit in Caterham ends with a written report: what was checked, readings taken and anything that needs attention, priced separately for you to approve.
What is included
- Fault-finding with diagnostic equipment
- Error code diagnosis for most commercial makes
- Refrigerant leak location and repair
- Replacement of fans, sensors, boards, pumps and valves
- Written report and F-gas record update
Guide prices in Caterham
Guide prices for Caterham, set for the South East. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic visit (first hour) | £165–£340 | £198–£408 | per visit |
| Condensate pump replacement | £225–£455 | £270–£546 | per unit |
| Leak find and repair, with re-gas | £455–£1,650 | £546–£1,980 | per system |
| Fan motor or PCB replacement | £340–£1,050 | £408–£1,260 | per unit |
| Compressor replacement | £1,450–£4,550 | £1,740–£5,460 | per outdoor unit |
Ex VAT. Repair visits are charged; parts and labour beyond diagnosis are quoted first.
The visit, step by step
Tell us the symptoms
Make, model, error code and what the unit is doing helps us bring the right parts.
Diagnose
The engineer finds the cause and explains it.
Quote
You get a price for the repair before any work goes ahead.
Repair and test
The fault is fixed, the system tested and the records updated.
Before you book in Caterham
Switch it off
If water is coming through a ceiling or the unit is tripping, switch it off at the isolator until it is checked.
Leased premises
If your Caterham premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
Old refrigerant
Systems still on R22 cannot legally be topped up with virgin or recycled R22. Repairs on these are limited — replacement is often the realistic option.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Caterham are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Types of premises we cover in Caterham
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Your questions answered
How much do air conditioning repairs cost in Caterham?
In Caterham, expect about £165–£340 per repair visit, plus VAT. A typical job (diagnostic visit, first hour) is £165–£340 plus VAT. Any parts or repairs are priced before we go ahead.
Do you also cover Coulsdon, Purley and Redhill?
Yes. Alongside Caterham, we also cover Coulsdon, Purley and Redhill. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Caterham?
All of them, including CR3. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Why is water leaking from my unit?
Usually a blocked condensate drain or a failed condensate pump. Switch the unit off to avoid ceiling damage and book a repair.
Why is my air conditioning blowing warm air?
Common causes are blocked filters, a dirty outdoor coil, a refrigerant leak, a failed fan or a controls fault. A diagnostic visit finds the cause.
Need air conditioning repairs in Caterham?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.