Air Conditioning in the North East

Split and multi-split systems for homes and businesses

Air Conditioning

LAB Plumbing & Heating installs wall-mounted split and multi-split air conditioning for homes and businesses across Chester-le-Street, Durham, Newcastle and the North East. We also clean and replace filters, remove and decommission old systems, and cover commercial maintenance contracts and VRF/VRV systems. Lewis is F-Gas qualified. Every job is quoted free before work starts.

Air conditioning keeps a room comfortable on the warmest days. We install air conditioning for homes and businesses across Chester-le-Street, Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland, and Lewis holds the F-Gas qualification needed to work on these systems.

We fit wall-mounted split systems for a single room and multi-split systems that run several indoor units from one outdoor unit. For businesses, we cover commercial air conditioning maintenance contracts and VRF/VRV systems.

We also clean and replace filters to keep a system running well, and remove and decommission old units safely when they are being replaced or taken out.

Every system is different, so get in touch with the room sizes and what you need for a free quote. The photos on this page are stock examples of the types of system we can install.

PRICE GUIDE Free quote
Homes Yes
Businesses Yes
SYSTEMS Split & multi-split
Commercial VRF/VRV
Qualified F-Gas

Frequently Asked Questions

Air Conditioning Questions

What areas do you cover?

LAB Plumbing & Heating is based in Chester-le-Street and covers Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Washington, Stanley, South Shields and the surrounding North East. If you are not sure whether your postcode is covered, give us a quick call on 07438 818496.

What are your opening hours?

We work 7 days a week, usually from 08:00 to 17:30. You can call, WhatsApp or send a quote request at any time and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Are you Gas Safe registered?

Yes. We are Gas Safe registered (No. 951095), so all gas work, including boiler installations, servicing and repairs, is carried out safely and legally. LAB Plumbing & Heating also holds public liability insurance up to £5 million.

How much experience do you have?

Lewis has 10 years of experience in plumbing and heating. He grew up with a father who was also a plumbing and heating engineer, started his apprenticeship at 16, and started trading as LAB Plumbing & Heating in 2026.

How do I get a quote?

Use the Get a Free Quote form, call 07438 818496 or send a WhatsApp message. Sending a few details and photos of the job helps us give you a quicker, more accurate quote. You get a clear price before any work begins.

Will I have one point of contact?

Yes. LAB Plumbing & Heating is owner-led, so you have one point of contact from your first message to the finished job. For larger projects, such as bathrooms, we organise the other trades on your behalf.

Do you guarantee your work?

Yes. On top of your statutory rights, every job comes with a 6-month workmanship guarantee from completion, covering defects in the workmanship. Manufacturer warranties on boilers and products are separate.

Do you work on oil boilers?

No. We work on gas boilers of all types, including combi, system and regular boilers, but we do not work on oil boilers.

What air conditioning do you install?

We install wall-mounted split systems for single rooms and multi-split systems that run several indoor units from one outdoor unit, for homes and businesses.

Are you F-Gas qualified?

Yes. Lewis holds the F-Gas qualification needed to work on air conditioning systems.

Do you cover commercial air conditioning?

Yes. We cover commercial air conditioning maintenance contracts and VRF/VRV systems.

Can you remove an old air conditioning unit?

Yes. We remove and decommission old air conditioning systems, whether they are being replaced or taken out for good.

Is there any air conditioning work you do not do?

We do not service or repair portable air conditioning units, carry out refrigerant leak detection and repairs, or install, clean or repair ventilation ductwork.

How much does air conditioning cost?

Every system is priced individually, depending on the number of rooms, the units and the installation. We give a free quote before any work starts.