Air conditioning in Dartford and Ebbsfleet
We install, service and repair air conditioning across Dartford borough, from the town and Wilmington to Greenhithe, Swanscombe and Ebbsfleet. A lot of homes here are new, and some sit under a different planning authority, so we start there.
- conservation areas
- 6
- single room, from
- £1,850
- annual service, from
- £119
Who handles planning in Dartford
For most of the borough, planning applications go to Dartford Borough Council. The exception is the Ebbsfleet development area. There, the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation decides planning applications instead. Its area covers the big development sites such as Ebbsfleet Valley, the former Eastern Quarry (now Whitecliffe) and the Swanscombe Peninsula, not the older parts of Swanscombe and Greenhithe.
Kent's councils are being reorganised, but the new unitary councils don't start until 1 April 2028. Until then, apply to Dartford Borough Council or, inside the Ebbsfleet area, the Development Corporation.
New-build homes at Ebbsfleet and around Dartford
Ebbsfleet Garden City sits mostly in Dartford borough, with a smaller part in Gravesham. Thousands more homes are planned there, alongside the new estates already built around Dartford.
New homes are well insulated, so a smaller unit often does the job. Before we fit anything, check two things. First, your deeds or the estate's rules may have covenants about equipment on the outside. Second, some planning permissions for new estates remove permitted development rights by condition. If that applies, you'll need to apply for planning permission even for a small unit.
If you're in a new-build flat, the freeholder or managing agent decides where an outdoor unit can go. A block can only have one heat pump under permitted development, so most flats need planning permission as well as consent.
Dartford's six conservation areas
Dartford Borough Council has six conservation areas. In these, the outdoor unit can't go on a wall or roof facing the road without planning permission. A unit at the back or side, out of view, is usually the answer.
- Dartford Town Centre, the historic core around the High Street
- Greenhithe, by the river
- Southfleet, around the Church of St Nicholas
- Hook Green
- Church Hill, Wilmington
- Red Street
Dartford homes and how we approach them
| Type of home | Typical areas | How we approach it |
|---|---|---|
| New-build houses | Ebbsfleet Valley, Whitecliffe and newer estates | Check covenants and any planning condition first. Smaller units often do in a well-insulated home. |
| New flats | Dartford town centre and Ebbsfleet | Freeholder consent first. Usually a planning application too, as one heat pump per block is allowed. |
| Older terraces and semis | Streets around the town centre | Outdoor unit at the rear. Pipes run along the back of the house to the bedrooms. |
| Village houses and cottages | Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone, Darenth, Southfleet | Check for listing and conservation area status. A ground pad at the back suits older walls. |
Parking and access
Some streets in Dartford have permit parking, and new estates often have tight allocated spaces. Tell us when you book if parking is limited. We'll agree where the van can go before the day, because we need to unload the outdoor unit close to the house.
Dartford businesses
We fit and service air conditioning in offices, shops, warehouses, salons and restaurants across the borough. Ceiling cassettes suit suspended ceilings. Wall units suit shops and smaller rooms. Commercial installs are done in business hours, and we take over servicing of existing systems, including F-Gas leak checks where they're needed.
What air conditioning costs in Dartford
Our starting prices are the same in Dartford as across Kent and London. Home prices include VAT. Business prices are plus VAT.
- from£1,850inc. VAT
A bedroom or study
2.5 kW wall unit, 5 m pipe, fitted in a day
- from£2,050inc. VAT
A living room
3.5 kW wall unit
- from£3,650inc. VAT
Two rooms, one outdoor unit
Multi-split
- from£5,100inc. VAT
Three rooms
Multi-split
- from£1,795+ VAT
Commercial wall unit
Fitted in business hours
- from£2,750+ VAT
Ceiling cassette
In a suitable suspended ceiling
- from£119inc. VAT
An annual service
Keeps the manufacturer warranty valid
Areas and postcodes we cover
We cover the whole borough and the villages around it. Put your postcode in the quote form and we'll confirm.
- DA1: Dartford town and Temple Hill
- DA2: Wilmington, Darenth and Bean
- DA4: Sutton-at-Hone, Hawley and South Darenth
- DA9 and DA10: Stone, Greenhithe, Swanscombe and Ebbsfleet Valley
- DA13: Southfleet
Dartford questions
I live in Ebbsfleet. Who do I ask about planning?
If your home is inside the Ebbsfleet development area, the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation handles planning applications. Elsewhere in the borough it's Dartford Borough Council. If you're not sure which applies, ask the council or the corporation before you apply.
Can I fit air conditioning in a new-build house?
Usually, yes. Check your deeds for covenants and your home's planning permission for any condition that removes permitted development rights. If both are clear, a heating-capable unit that meets the size, position and noise limits can go in without an application.
Do I need permission for air conditioning in a new-build flat?
You'll need the freeholder's written consent, and usually planning permission too, because a block of flats can only have one heat pump under permitted development. We can give you the unit sizes and noise data for the application.
What size unit does a new-build bedroom need?
Most new-build bedrooms need a 2.5 kW wall unit, from £1,850 with a 5 m pipe run, fitted in a day. Our sizing guide explains how we work it out for your room.
Can you service an existing system in Dartford?
Yes. An annual service starts at £119 and keeps the manufacturer's warranty valid. We service most brands, including systems we didn't fit.