Air conditioning consultancy in Torbay & South Devon
Sometimes you need a straight answer on size, position, or whether air conditioning is the right job for the building. We do that consultancy across Torbay and South Devon, before you spend the money.
Independent air conditioning consultancy and advice
We've seen undersized units, outdoor condensers in the wrong place, and systems specified with no heat-loss calculation. Those are expensive to undo. The useful conversation is often whether air conditioning is the right job at all, which system suits the building, or how to fix an install someone else fitted.
We charge for proper survey time. If you don't need air conditioning, or a cheaper system will do, we'll say so.
Recommendations follow the same F-Gas and Competent Person Scheme standards we use on our own installs.
Air conditioning consultancy for listed and period buildings
Period houses, listed buildings and conservation areas don't take a standard condenser on the front elevation. Pipe routes, outdoor positions and noise all matter more. Sometimes the answer is a different type of system, or not to proceed. Better to know that before you apply for consent.
We plan around the building. Thick walls, limited loft space, neighbours close in: the survey has to be straight about what can be hidden and what can't.
We'll say early if Building Control or a listed-building officer will have a view, and whether a previous 'it can't be done' is true of this building or only of one type of kit.
Air conditioning second opinions and specifications
Homeowners ring with two very different quotes and no way to compare them. Architects and builders need a realistic spec on a new-build or renovation. Bring the paperwork. We'll tell you if the kit is the right size, if the outdoor position is sensible, and what is missing.
You can take that spec elsewhere. If you want us to install afterwards, we can talk about that. If you only wanted the survey, that's the job.
Consultancy and installation are separate conversations. A second opinion is useful on its own, whether or not we then fit the system.
Air conditioning consultancy FAQs
- No. If you don't need air conditioning, or a cheaper system will do, we'll say so. We charge for proper survey time.
- Yes. Bring the spec. We'll tell you if the kit is the right size, if the outdoor position is sensible, and what is missing.
- We plan around them. Pipe routes, outdoor positions and noise all matter more. Sometimes the answer is a different type of system, or not to proceed. Better to know that before you apply for consent.
- If you want us to, and if it's work we're happy to stand behind. Consultancy and installation are separate conversations.
Other air conditioning services
Air conditioning in Torquay, Paignton and Newton Abbot
Need a figure for your building?
The online estimate is a steer. A firm price comes after we've seen the site.