Air Conditioning in Central London
Central London presents unique challenges — listed buildings, conservation areas, strict freeholder requirements, and neighbours who notice everything. We've spent 40 years learning how to work within these constraints while still delivering exceptional results.
Heritage Property Experience
40+ years installing in listed buildings and conservation areas
Central London Challenges
Listed Building Consent
Grade I and II listed buildings require careful planning. We know which solutions work with conservation officers and how to document proposals properly.
Freeholder Approval
Most Central London flats require freeholder consent. We provide technical specifications and drawings that make approval straightforward.
Noise Restrictions
Close neighbours and strict noise limits. We specify units with bedroom-level noise ratings and install acoustic solutions where needed.
Working in Prime London
We've installed air conditioning in Georgian townhouses where drilling through walls wasn't an option. In mansion blocks where every outdoor unit had to be positioned exactly according to the freeholder's master plan. In penthouses where the plant room was 12 floors away from the living space.
Every Central London project is different. The constraints are complex, but they're rarely impossible. It's about understanding what you're working with and finding the right solution — not trying to force a standard approach.
Our survey process is thorough. We check the building's listed status, review lease restrictions, assess outdoor unit positions, and identify potential issues before quoting. No surprises later.
Travel to Central London
Good rail and road access from Godalming:
- Victoria: 50 mins (train)
- Chelsea: 55 mins (A3)
- Kensington: 55 mins
- Westminster: 60 mins
- Mayfair: 65 mins
- Knightsbridge: 55 mins
Property Types We Serve
Listed Buildings
Grade I, II* and II listed properties requiring sensitive solutions:
- ✓ Concealed pipework — hidden within existing routes
- ✓ Sympathetic positioning — units placed discretely
- ✓ Reversible installations — no permanent alterations
- ✓ Documentation — for planning applications
Luxury Apartments
High-end flats and penthouses in mansion blocks:
- ✓ Freeholder liaison — we handle approvals
- ✓ Quiet operation — neighbour-friendly units
- ✓ Multi-zone — individual room control
- ✓ Smart integration — app control standard
Boutique Hotels
Small hotels and serviced apartments in heritage buildings:
- ✓ Room-by-room control — individual guest comfort
- ✓ Central monitoring — reception control optional
- ✓ Quiet systems — guest sleep essential
- ✓ Service contracts — rapid response maintained
Prime Commercial
Offices and retail in Central London locations:
- ✓ Weekend installation — no business disruption
- ✓ VRF systems — efficient large-scale cooling
- ✓ Listed buildings — planning experience
- ✓ Fit-out coordination — work with your contractors
Areas We Cover in Central London
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Recent Central London Projects
Grade II Listed Townhouse
A 4-storey Georgian townhouse needed whole-house cooling without visible alterations to the façade. We installed a concealed ducted system with the outdoor unit in the rear light well, all pipework hidden within existing service routes. Full listed building consent obtained.
✓ Listed building approvedMansion Block Penthouse
A top-floor flat in a 1930s mansion block with strict freeholder requirements on outdoor unit positioning. We coordinated with the managing agent, specified ultra-quiet units, and positioned the condenser on the designated plant area. 5-zone system with individual room control.
✓ Freeholder approvedOur Services in Central London
About High Path
High Path Air Conditioning is based in Godalming, Surrey, with excellent rail and road access to Central London. We specialise in listed buildings and heritage properties — Georgian townhouses, mansion blocks, and period flats where standard approaches don't work. Our 40+ years of experience includes dozens of Grade I, II* and II listed buildings, and we're skilled at obtaining freeholder approval, liaising with planners, and designing concealed installations that satisfy conservation requirements.
What Our London Customers Say
Nici Leonard
"We have used High Path for approximately 15 years to service our air conditioning at our offices. If we have an issue they attend site within 24 hours, often within a couple of hours. Rob and his staff are very pleasant and cause minimal disruption."
Beau Thomas
"Rob and his team came as recommended from a builder friend of mine. I had an air con unit fitted in my bedroom. The guys were very professional and the work was completed in a day. I was extremely impressed with the work and tidiness of the team."
Chad Murray
"Tried several different HVAC companies before finally meeting Rob. Great work for a fair price and a really lovely crew. I am thrilled by some of the bespoke solutions they've devised for us recently. Legends!"
Ready to Get Started in Central London?
Get a free survey. We'll assess your building's requirements and provide a detailed specification.