Home AC installation
across London

Yes — permitted development rights do not apply to flats or apartments. You’ll need planning permission from your London borough for the external condenser unit, and written consent from your freeholder or managing agent. Most straightforward applications are approved within 8 weeks and cost £206. Your installer will advise on the best unit placement to support your application.

Yes, though additional planning considerations apply. Units on any elevation facing a public road or highway require planning permission in a conservation area. Units on rear walls or internal courtyard elevations may still fall under permitted development. London has hundreds of conservation areas — your installer will check during the site visit and guide you through the process.

London labour rates run 10–15% above the national average — this reflects the higher cost of operating a business in the capital. Equipment costs are the same as elsewhere. The estimates on this page already reflect London pricing.

Your installer will call as fast as possible to arrange a site visit. Most London installations are booked within 1–2 weeks. During peak summer months demand increases significantly — submitting your request early gives you priority in the queue.

Yes — we cover all 32 London boroughs plus the City of London. Installers are matched by postcode so whoever is closest and available handles your request. Enter your postcode above to confirm.