Installing Air Conditioning in London Flats
- Sebastian Struth
- Jul 10, 2025
- 1 min read
City living comes with many joys — neighbours, parking permits, and heat that lingers like a bad joke. Here’s how to cool a London flat without upsetting the freeholder or the council.
Planning permission (the fun bit)
You may need permission for the outdoor unit, depending on your lease and whether your building is listed. Ground-floor or balcony installs are simpler. Roof units? Bring paperwork.
Noise and neighbours
Modern condensers are quieter than you'd imagine. Still, placing them near a neighbour’s bedroom window is poor diplomacy. Engineers can fit anti-vibration mounts to keep everyone on speaking terms.
Space-saving systems
Slimline wall units and compact outdoor condensers are designed for city living.
Multi-split systems mean one outdoor box can serve multiple rooms — handy when “storage space” means “that corner near the shoe rack”.
The discreet approach
We specialise in neat installations that blend in — think whisper-quiet and barely noticeable.
Because nothing ruins a minimalist balcony like a lump of metal humming in the background.
Quiet comfort for loud cities.
