Be Cool Refrigeration has been designing, installing and maintaining air conditioning systems across Croydon since 2004. Our F-Gas certified engineers cover CR0, CR2, CR3, CR4, CR5 and the rest of Croydon, working on everything from concealed installs in Victorian and Edwardian homes through to multi-zone VRV systems in offices, shops and restaurants.
Croydon has one of the densest commercial cores in south London, with office towers around East Croydon and the Ruskin Square redevelopment, layered over inter-war and Edwardian housing across South Croydon, Purley and Sanderstead. We see VRV installs in offices, ducted systems in new-builds, and a steady stream of residential splits in Purley and Coulsdon. Croydon sits at the meeting point of the A23 and A22 and is the gateway between south London and Surrey, easily reached from our service area. Every job starts with a free site survey so we can size the system properly, route the pipework cleanly, and price the work with no surprises.
What's Included in Our Croydon Air Conditioning Service
- Free on-site surveyWe come out to your property across Croydon, take measurements, check the heat load and electrical capacity, and recommend the right system for the space.
- System design and sizingRight-sized kit cools efficiently and lasts longer. We never oversell capacity you do not need.
- Full installationPipework, drainage, condensate, electrics and outdoor unit placement all handled in-house by our F-Gas certified engineers.
- Commissioning and handoverEvery system is pressure-tested, performance-checked and walked through with you. We register the manufacturer warranty on your behalf.
- Planning notificationsWhere required across Croydon, we handle Part F and Part L notifications and advise on Article 4 / conservation area implications before the install.
- 7-year installation warrantyOur installs are backed by a 7-year warranty when paired with annual servicing.
Brands We Work With
System Types We Install in Croydon
Croydon properties run from period housing to modern offices and everything in between. We fit every system type the major manufacturers make, so we can recommend the one that suits your building rather than the one we happen to stock.
- Wall-mounted splitsThe most common choice for single rooms, small offices and home studies. Compact, quiet and efficient.
- Multi-split systemsOne outdoor unit feeding multiple indoor units. Good for homes and small offices across Croydon where space for outdoor kit is tight.
- Ceiling cassettesDiscreet four-way blow units that sit flush in a suspended ceiling. Popular in retail, offices and restaurants.
- Concealed ductedThe right answer for listed buildings, conservation areas and high-spec residential where no kit can be visible.
- VRV / VRF systemsVariable refrigerant volume systems for larger commercial buildings. Independent zone control from a single outdoor system.
- Air-to-air heat pumpsModern AC units that heat as well as cool, eligible for a manufacturer warranty extension when serviced annually.
We work with Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Heavy, Fujitsu, Toshiba, Samsung, LG and Panasonic across all of the above.
Accredited & Certified
What Our Clients Say
Read All Reviews“I spoke with Danny this morning who gave me immediate, clear and supportive advice on a problem with a Daikin unit. No sense of trying to angle for a call-out and I’d be comfortable calling should that ultimately be necessary.”
Helpful immediate advice
“I would like to thank the Be Cool team for the excellent service I have received since I phoned on Saturday. Be Cool did everything they said they would. Someone called me back first thing on Monday morning and sent a very polite, excellent engineer on Tuesday who fixed what has been a nagging problem for far too long. I would give you 100 stars and not just the standard 5. I very much appreciated the phone call giving me notice that the engineer would arrive in one hour. In this day and age a company with the Be Cool level of service is rare indeed. What’s more everyone I spoke to on the phone was charming, as was the engineer. Everyone could not have been more helpful. I live in hope that there will be a swift return to this level of service which I have not received for a very long time. Congratulations!”
In this day and age a company with the Be Cool level of service is rare indeed.
“Be Cool did a fantastic job fitting our AC domestic unit. From helping us select the right system to guidance on how to use it, helpful and professional approach was very much appreciated. First class service backed up by regular calls to keep us updated on delivery and fitting schedule ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Excellent, professional service
“We have used Be Cool several times in the last few months. Very friendly proactive staff and engineers can make repairs on site which is extremely useful.”
Excellent on-going service
“Very helpfull. Thank you so much!!”
Very helpfull. Thank you
“We used BeCool Ltd. to install new air conditioning in one of our 800sqm London venues. Top class! This was a big project but took little over two weeks. From the initial consultation to the handover, nothing was too much. The professionalism and quality of work was second to none. Following that, we used them to upgrade the air conditioning in our second London venue. Could not fault Ali and his team and BeCool Ltd is now our go-to place for AC and refrigeration. Thanks!”
The professionalism and quality of work was second to none!
“Came out quickly – fixed it on the same day. In a world of “you get what you pay for”, their prices are very reasonable. I hope I won’t need their services again, but if I do – will call them first thing.”
Came out quickly - fixed it on the same day!
“BeCool were really helpful and quick to fix our air conditioning issues, thank you!”
Really helpful & quick to fix!
“Be Cool have been working for us for over 5 years (since 2011), they install and maintain all the commercial refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment for our projects. Our trust has always grown in Be Cool and because of this we always follow their recommendations…. “They have simply never let us down attending emergencies immediately and undertaking the work to high quality”.”
Work to high quality
“Fridges, cold rooms, air-conditioning, ice machines, electric ovens, ice makers and MANY MORE…Be Cool have supplied and maintained our equipment since our restaurants, pubs and hotels opened (since 2010) and we have never look further…they have always responded to our calls and breakdowns. Knowledgeable! Professional!”
Knowledgeable! Professional!
“I spoke with Danny this morning who gave me immediate, clear and supportive advice on a problem with a Daikin unit. No sense of trying to angle for a call-out and I’d be comfortable calling should that ultimately be necessary.”
Helpful immediate advice
“I would like to thank the Be Cool team for the excellent service I have received since I phoned on Saturday. Be Cool did everything they said they would. Someone called me back first thing on Monday morning and sent a very polite, excellent engineer on Tuesday who fixed what has been a nagging problem for far too long. I would give you 100 stars and not just the standard 5. I very much appreciated the phone call giving me notice that the engineer would arrive in one hour. In this day and age a company with the Be Cool level of service is rare indeed. What’s more everyone I spoke to on the phone was charming, as was the engineer. Everyone could not have been more helpful. I live in hope that there will be a swift return to this level of service which I have not received for a very long time. Congratulations!”
In this day and age a company with the Be Cool level of service is rare indeed.
“Be Cool did a fantastic job fitting our AC domestic unit. From helping us select the right system to guidance on how to use it, helpful and professional approach was very much appreciated. First class service backed up by regular calls to keep us updated on delivery and fitting schedule ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Excellent, professional service
“We have used Be Cool several times in the last few months. Very friendly proactive staff and engineers can make repairs on site which is extremely useful.”
Excellent on-going service
“Very helpfull. Thank you so much!!”
Very helpfull. Thank you
“We used BeCool Ltd. to install new air conditioning in one of our 800sqm London venues. Top class! This was a big project but took little over two weeks. From the initial consultation to the handover, nothing was too much. The professionalism and quality of work was second to none. Following that, we used them to upgrade the air conditioning in our second London venue. Could not fault Ali and his team and BeCool Ltd is now our go-to place for AC and refrigeration. Thanks!”
The professionalism and quality of work was second to none!
“Came out quickly – fixed it on the same day. In a world of “you get what you pay for”, their prices are very reasonable. I hope I won’t need their services again, but if I do – will call them first thing.”
Came out quickly - fixed it on the same day!
“BeCool were really helpful and quick to fix our air conditioning issues, thank you!”
Really helpful & quick to fix!
“Be Cool have been working for us for over 5 years (since 2011), they install and maintain all the commercial refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment for our projects. Our trust has always grown in Be Cool and because of this we always follow their recommendations…. “They have simply never let us down attending emergencies immediately and undertaking the work to high quality”.”
Work to high quality
“Fridges, cold rooms, air-conditioning, ice machines, electric ovens, ice makers and MANY MORE…Be Cool have supplied and maintained our equipment since our restaurants, pubs and hotels opened (since 2010) and we have never look further…they have always responded to our calls and breakdowns. Knowledgeable! Professional!”
Knowledgeable! Professional!
“I spoke with Danny this morning who gave me immediate, clear and supportive advice on a problem with a Daikin unit. No sense of trying to angle for a call-out and I’d be comfortable calling should that ultimately be necessary.”
Helpful immediate advice
“I would like to thank the Be Cool team for the excellent service I have received since I phoned on Saturday. Be Cool did everything they said they would. Someone called me back first thing on Monday morning and sent a very polite, excellent engineer on Tuesday who fixed what has been a nagging problem for far too long. I would give you 100 stars and not just the standard 5. I very much appreciated the phone call giving me notice that the engineer would arrive in one hour. In this day and age a company with the Be Cool level of service is rare indeed. What’s more everyone I spoke to on the phone was charming, as was the engineer. Everyone could not have been more helpful. I live in hope that there will be a swift return to this level of service which I have not received for a very long time. Congratulations!”
In this day and age a company with the Be Cool level of service is rare indeed.
“Be Cool did a fantastic job fitting our AC domestic unit. From helping us select the right system to guidance on how to use it, helpful and professional approach was very much appreciated. First class service backed up by regular calls to keep us updated on delivery and fitting schedule ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Excellent, professional service
“We have used Be Cool several times in the last few months. Very friendly proactive staff and engineers can make repairs on site which is extremely useful.”
Excellent on-going service
“Very helpfull. Thank you so much!!”
Very helpfull. Thank you
“We used BeCool Ltd. to install new air conditioning in one of our 800sqm London venues. Top class! This was a big project but took little over two weeks. From the initial consultation to the handover, nothing was too much. The professionalism and quality of work was second to none. Following that, we used them to upgrade the air conditioning in our second London venue. Could not fault Ali and his team and BeCool Ltd is now our go-to place for AC and refrigeration. Thanks!”
The professionalism and quality of work was second to none!
“Came out quickly – fixed it on the same day. In a world of “you get what you pay for”, their prices are very reasonable. I hope I won’t need their services again, but if I do – will call them first thing.”
Came out quickly - fixed it on the same day!
“BeCool were really helpful and quick to fix our air conditioning issues, thank you!”
Really helpful & quick to fix!
“Be Cool have been working for us for over 5 years (since 2011), they install and maintain all the commercial refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment for our projects. Our trust has always grown in Be Cool and because of this we always follow their recommendations…. “They have simply never let us down attending emergencies immediately and undertaking the work to high quality”.”
Work to high quality
“Fridges, cold rooms, air-conditioning, ice machines, electric ovens, ice makers and MANY MORE…Be Cool have supplied and maintained our equipment since our restaurants, pubs and hotels opened (since 2010) and we have never look further…they have always responded to our calls and breakdowns. Knowledgeable! Professional!”
Knowledgeable! Professional!
“I spoke with Danny this morning who gave me immediate, clear and supportive advice on a problem with a Daikin unit. No sense of trying to angle for a call-out and I’d be comfortable calling should that ultimately be necessary.”
Helpful immediate advice
“I would like to thank the Be Cool team for the excellent service I have received since I phoned on Saturday. Be Cool did everything they said they would. Someone called me back first thing on Monday morning and sent a very polite, excellent engineer on Tuesday who fixed what has been a nagging problem for far too long. I would give you 100 stars and not just the standard 5. I very much appreciated the phone call giving me notice that the engineer would arrive in one hour. In this day and age a company with the Be Cool level of service is rare indeed. What’s more everyone I spoke to on the phone was charming, as was the engineer. Everyone could not have been more helpful. I live in hope that there will be a swift return to this level of service which I have not received for a very long time. Congratulations!”
In this day and age a company with the Be Cool level of service is rare indeed.
“Be Cool did a fantastic job fitting our AC domestic unit. From helping us select the right system to guidance on how to use it, helpful and professional approach was very much appreciated. First class service backed up by regular calls to keep us updated on delivery and fitting schedule ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Excellent, professional service
“We have used Be Cool several times in the last few months. Very friendly proactive staff and engineers can make repairs on site which is extremely useful.”
Excellent on-going service
“Very helpfull. Thank you so much!!”
Very helpfull. Thank you
“We used BeCool Ltd. to install new air conditioning in one of our 800sqm London venues. Top class! This was a big project but took little over two weeks. From the initial consultation to the handover, nothing was too much. The professionalism and quality of work was second to none. Following that, we used them to upgrade the air conditioning in our second London venue. Could not fault Ali and his team and BeCool Ltd is now our go-to place for AC and refrigeration. Thanks!”
The professionalism and quality of work was second to none!
“Came out quickly – fixed it on the same day. In a world of “you get what you pay for”, their prices are very reasonable. I hope I won’t need their services again, but if I do – will call them first thing.”
Came out quickly - fixed it on the same day!
“BeCool were really helpful and quick to fix our air conditioning issues, thank you!”
Really helpful & quick to fix!
“Be Cool have been working for us for over 5 years (since 2011), they install and maintain all the commercial refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment for our projects. Our trust has always grown in Be Cool and because of this we always follow their recommendations…. “They have simply never let us down attending emergencies immediately and undertaking the work to high quality”.”
Work to high quality
“Fridges, cold rooms, air-conditioning, ice machines, electric ovens, ice makers and MANY MORE…Be Cool have supplied and maintained our equipment since our restaurants, pubs and hotels opened (since 2010) and we have never look further…they have always responded to our calls and breakdowns. Knowledgeable! Professional!”
Knowledgeable! Professional!
Our Croydon Coverage
We have worked on jobs near Centrale and Whitgift shopping centres, East Croydon station, Croydon University Hospital, Boxpark Croydon and Croydon Town Hall, so we know the road network, the parking restrictions and the loading-bay rules of the area.
If you are unsure whether your address falls inside our Croydon coverage, give us a postcode on the phone and we will tell you on the spot.
Neighbourhoods we work in
Our Process
Free site survey
We attend your Croydon property at a time that suits you, measure up, and assess the electrics, drainage and outdoor unit options. No charge, no obligation.
Design and quote
Written quote with system size, brand options, indoor and outdoor placement, pipework route and timeline. No pressure to commit.
Installation
Our in-house F-Gas engineers run the pipework, fit the indoor and outdoor units, wire the electrics and route the condensate. Most domestic installs complete in one to two days, dust-sheeted and tidied at the end of every day.
Commissioning and handover
Pressure test, vacuum, refrigerant charge, performance check and electrical safety test. Full walk-through of the controls, manufacturer warranty registered, and your 7-year install warranty activated when you sign up for annual servicing.
Call us today
0203 488 1889
Croydon Air Conditioning: Frequently Asked Questions
Which Croydon postcodes do you cover for air conditioning?
We cover CR0, CR2, CR3, CR4, CR5, CR7, CR8, CR9 across Croydon. If your postcode sits on the boundary, give us a call and we will confirm before sending an engineer.
How quickly can you get to Centrale and Whitgift shopping centres?
For routine installs we book a survey within 48 hours. For emergency call-outs across Croydon we aim to attend the same day, with most jobs in Croydon reached inside a couple of hours during working hours.
What does a typical air conditioning install cost in Croydon?
Most single-room residential installs in Croydon sit between £1,800 and £3,200 including the unit, install and commissioning. Larger multi-split, ducted and VRV jobs are quoted on survey. The free survey is the only way to give you a real number, not a guess.
Do I need planning permission for air conditioning in Croydon?
Most residential AC installs in Croydon fall under permitted development as long as the outdoor unit is below 0.6 cubic metres and at least one metre from the boundary. Conservation areas, listed buildings, flats and leasehold properties have stricter rules. We check the position before quoting.
Do you work with flats and leasehold properties in Croydon?
Yes, we handle the consent process with the freeholder or managing agent, agree the outdoor unit position with them in writing, and route the pipework to minimise disruption. Most of our Croydon flat installs complete inside a day.
Do you offer emergency air conditioning repair in Croydon?
Yes. Be Cool runs 24/7 emergency call-outs across Croydon. We carry common spares on the van and aim to get you back up and running on the first visit wherever possible.
Do you handle commercial air conditioning in Croydon as well as residential?
Both. We split fairly evenly between residential homes in Croydon town centre and commercial sites in the town centre. Commercial installs in Croydon typically use cassette, ducted or VRV systems depending on the floorplate.
Get a Free Croydon Air Conditioning Survey
F-Gas certified engineers, 7-year installation warranty, free site visit across Croydon. No pushy sales follow-up.
Nearby Areas We Cover
We work right across London and the home counties. If you are outside Croydon but close to one of the areas below, follow the link to the relevant page.