Air conditioning repairs in Croydon
Air conditioning repairs in Croydon for offices, shops, restaurants and plant rooms.
- 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 Croydon?
In Croydon, expect around £185–£380 per repair visit, plus VAT. A typical job (diagnostic visit, first hour) is £185–£380 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.
Working in Croydon
Premises in Croydon are often in mixed-use buildings with shared roofs and tight access, so outdoor unit positions are agreed early.
Postcode districts we cover in Croydon include CR0, CR7, CR9, CR90 and SG8. We also work in nearby Wallington, Carshalton and Mitcham. Each visit in Croydon ends with a written report: what was checked, readings taken and anything that needs attention, priced separately for you to approve.
What you get
- 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
- Re-gassing with recorded refrigerant quantities
Local guide prices for Croydon
Prices below include our regional adjustment for London (28% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic visit (first hour) | £185–£380 | £222–£456 | per visit |
| Condensate pump replacement | £245–£505 | £294–£606 | per unit |
| Leak find and repair, with re-gas | £505–£1,850 | £606–£2,220 | per system |
| Fan motor or PCB replacement | £380–£1,150 | £456–£1,380 | per unit |
| Compressor replacement | £1,595–£5,050 | £1,914–£6,060 | per outdoor unit |
Ex VAT. Repair visits are charged; parts and labour beyond diagnosis are quoted first.
How a visit in Croydon works
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.
Points to plan for in Croydon
Refrigerant leaks
Topping up without finding the leak is a false economy and, for systems above the threshold, a breach of F-gas leak repair duties.
Leased premises
If your Croydon 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.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Types of premises we cover in Croydon
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
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).
Common questions from businesses in Croydon
How much do air conditioning repairs cost in Croydon?
In Croydon, expect about £185–£380 per repair visit, plus VAT. A typical job (diagnostic visit, first hour) is £185–£380 plus VAT. Any parts or repairs are priced before we go ahead.
Do you also cover Wallington, Carshalton and Mitcham?
Yes. Alongside Croydon, we also cover Wallington, Carshalton and Mitcham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Croydon?
All of them, including CR0, CR7, CR9 and CR90. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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.
Need air conditioning repairs in Croydon?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.