Be Cool Refrigeration has been designing, installing and maintaining air conditioning systems across Essex since 2004. Our F-Gas certified engineers cover RM, IG, CM, SS, CO and EN, working on everything from concealed installs in Victorian and Edwardian homes through to multi-zone VRV systems in offices, shops and restaurants.
Essex covers everything from Romford and Ilford terraced housing to modern estates in Brentwood and Chelmsford, and a commercial base across Lakeside, Basildon and the M11 logistics belt. Restaurants and offices in Romford, Chelmsford and Brentwood have driven steady demand for commercial split and VRF systems. Essex is reached via the A12, M11 and the eastern M25 corridor, with most of central and south Essex inside an hour from our base. 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 Essex Air Conditioning Service
- Free on-site surveyWe come out to your property across Essex, 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 Essex, 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 Essex
Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex Coverage
We have worked on jobs near Lakeside Thurrock, Romford station, Chelmsford city centre, Stansted Airport corridor and M25 Junctions 27 to 29, 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 Essex 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 Essex 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
Essex Air Conditioning: Frequently Asked Questions
Which Essex postcodes do you cover for air conditioning?
We cover RM, IG, CM, SS, CO, EN across Essex. 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 Lakeside Thurrock?
For routine installs we book a survey within 48 hours. For emergency call-outs across Essex we aim to attend the same day, with most jobs in Essex reached inside a couple of hours during working hours.
What does a typical air conditioning install cost in Essex?
Most single-room residential installs in Essex 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 Essex?
Most residential AC installs in Essex 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 Essex?
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 Essex flat installs complete inside a day.
Do you offer emergency air conditioning repair in Essex?
Yes. Be Cool runs 24/7 emergency call-outs across Essex. 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 Essex as well as residential?
Both. Most of our Essex work is commercial: offices, restaurants, retail, dental surgeries and small clinics. Commercial installs in Essex typically use cassette, ducted or VRV systems depending on the floorplate.
Get a Free Essex Air Conditioning Survey
F-Gas certified engineers, 7-year installation warranty, free site visit across Essex. No pushy sales follow-up.
Nearby Areas We Cover
We work right across London and the home counties. If you are outside Essex but close to one of the areas below, follow the link to the relevant page.