Orpington, Bromley and South East London
Commercial air conditioning servicing and maintenance contracts. Domestic AC installation and servicing. G3 unvented cylinder servicing and repair. Air source heat pump servicing. A father-and-son firm — Gary and Connor do every job themselves.
New: Air Conditioning Installation Fully installed from £1,700 · No VAT · Free survey & fixed written quote Accredited & QualifiedCool in summer, warm in winter
REFCOM registeredCertificate REF1026174
City & GuildsLevel 2 plumbing
LCL AwardsF-gas and ASHP Level 3
CIPHE memberChartered instituteAir conditioning installation for homes and businesses, specialist Air Source Heat Pump servicing and repair, and everyday plumbing.
Planned maintenance contracts for offices, shops, restaurants, studios, care homes and server rooms. Priced per complete system, not per unit — and I work weekends and out of hours at no extra cost.
Home and commercial air conditioning, supplied and fully installed. Cool in summer, efficient heating in winter, from a single-split in a bedroom to a multi-room system.
G3 qualified servicing, repair and pre-purchase inspection of unvented hot water cylinders — Megaflo, Gledhill, Telford, Joule, Stelflow and more.
Air source heat pump servicing, repair and optimisation for every major brand, whoever installed it. Including R290 monobloc systems.
Unvented cylinder replacement, supplied and fitted from £1,550. A G3-qualified engineer doing the job himself, from like-for-like swaps to heat pump cylinders.
Smith EcoFlow is me, Gary, and my son Connor — learning the trade alongside me. When you book us, you get us: no call centre, no subcontractors, no stranger in a branded van. With 22 years in plumbing and qualifications in City & Guilds L2 Plumbing, G3 unvented systems, WRAS, ASHP Level 3 and F-Gas — plus CIPHE membership — I quote the job, I do the work, and if anything's not right afterwards, it's my phone that rings.
That's me, Gary. When you call Smith EcoFlow, I'm who turns up — not a call centre, not a subcontractor, and not a different engineer every visit.
Twenty-two years in plumbing, working out of Orpington with my son Connor working alongside me.
Smith EcoFlow is me, Gary, and my son Connor — learning the trade alongside me. When you book us, you get us: no call centre, no subcontractors, no stranger in a branded van. I quote the job, I do the work, and if anything's not right afterwards, it's my phone that rings.
We do three things: air conditioning for homes and businesses, heat pump servicing and repair, and general plumbing around Orpington and Bromley. Different jobs, same standard — turn up when we say, charge what we quoted, leave it tidy. I live here too, so this area is home. If I do a bad job, I'll hear about it locally — which is the kind of accountability a national chain will never have.
Clear written quotes before any work starts. No hidden fees, no surprise charges on the invoice.
Book Smith EcoFlow and you get Gary and Connor — not a call centre, and not a different subcontractor each visit.
Proper expertise across all three — air conditioning, heat pump servicing and everyday plumbing, done to the same standard.
Your home gets treated like our own — floors protected, work areas tidy, everything cleaned before we leave.
Homeowners and landlords across South East London and Kent trust Smith EcoFlow. Here's why.
"Gary came to my house within 1 hour after speaking to him on the phone. I described that I had a small leak on my bath taps and that I attempted to fit them myself. He realised the urgency and swiftly arrived. He correctly fitted the taps and shower for me within 60 minutes and showed me how everything worked. He charged me a very reasonable rate. I highly recommend him. A proper plumbing professional. I will definitely be using his services again in the future."
"Gary from Smith EcoFlow repaired and serviced my unvented hot water cylinder. He turned up on time, was very knowledgeable and polite. He replaced the pressure reducing valve on the cylinder and gave it a full service. It's now running perfectly. His fee was very fair. I would definitely recommend him."
"Gary repaired my hot water cylinder for me. My cylinder stopped working so I telephoned Gary. I explained I was elderly and he turned up in 45 minutes. He repaired/charged the expansion vessel and all is working perfectly again. I definitely recommend Gary."
"Smith EcoFlow came and repaired and serviced my Air Source Heat Pump for me today. He spent a full hour servicing it and tuning it up. I explained to Gary that lately it wasn't heating up like it used to. He made the necessary adjustments and service, and it's never run so well. We are back to having heat again in the house. Definitely a 5 star from me."
"Thank you for the ASHP service — getting my heating working amazingly well. Great value."
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Air conditioning is booming — and it's the perfect fit for our refrigerant-circuit expertise. Whether you want to cool a hot bedroom at home or keep an office, shop or restaurant comfortable, we supply, install and maintain quality systems across Orpington, Bromley, Kent and South East London.
A modern AC unit cools in summer and heats efficiently in winter — one neat system, comfortable all year. Free surveys are available to book right now, and we take care of everything from survey to commissioning.
Installed by a genuine refrigerant-circuit specialist — not a general trade doing AC on the side.
An Air Source Heat Pump is a significant investment — and like any mechanical system, it needs regular servicing to keep performing at its best. Annual servicing maintains efficiency, helps keep your manufacturer warranty valid, subject to their terms, and catches small issues long before they turn into expensive repairs. Smith EcoFlow are trained heat pump service engineers, so whether you need an annual check-up or you're troubleshooting a fault, you're in qualified hands.
Almost all ASHP manufacturers require annual servicing by a qualified engineer to keep the warranty valid. Miss a service and you could be liable for expensive repairs that would otherwise be covered.
A heat pump running at its designed efficiency saves you money every month. A poorly-maintained unit works harder, uses more electricity and costs more to run — regular servicing keeps bills down.
A well-serviced heat pump should deliver 20+ years of reliable heating. Skipped servicing shortens that significantly — small maintenance costs now prevent large replacement costs later.
Small issues caught during a service cost a fraction of what an emergency repair costs. Servicing gives us the chance to spot wear, replace small parts and flag anything that needs attention.
Every annual service includes a full inspection and written report.
From your first call through to a service record in your inbox — here's how we work with every customer.
Call, message or use the form. Tell us what you need — an annual service, a fault to diagnose or a plumbing job.
You receive a clear, written quote. The price we quote is the price you pay — no hidden fees, no surprises.
We turn up when we say we will, properly equipped, and get straight on with the job — no standing around.
Written service record, invoice and any required certification. We also keep your records for next year's service reminder.
A reputation built one job at a time — on honesty, quality and genuine expertise.
Twenty-two years in plumbing, now specialising in air conditioning, heat pumps and plumbing. Real experience, built up job by job.
Transparent, upfront pricing. Clear written quote before any work begins — no hidden fees or surprise charges.
Burst pipe or major leak? Call any time and I'll always pick up if I possibly can — day, night or weekend.
12 months' guarantee on my workmanship, in writing on every invoice. If something's not right, I'll come back and put it right.
Independent service engineer for all leading Air Source Heat Pump and unvented cylinder brands. Whoever installed yours, we can keep it serviced.
Real jobs, photographed on site — air conditioning, commercial HVAC, heat pumps, unvented cylinders, water treatment and specialist plumbing across Orpington, Bromley and South East London.
Answers to the questions we hear most from customers across South East London and Kent.
Yes — for both. At home, a complete single-split system starts from £1,700 with no VAT, perfect for a bedroom, living room or home office. For businesses I cover offices, shops, restaurants, gyms and server rooms across South East London, with planned maintenance contracts too. Free surveys and fixed written quotes are available to book now.
A complete single-split system — one indoor unit and one outdoor unit — starts from £1,700, supplied and fully installed, with no VAT to add. The exact price depends on your room and the unit you choose, and it's fixed in writing after a free survey. No surprises.
Yes — and this is the bit most people don't realise. A modern air conditioning unit is a heat pump: it cools your room in summer and heats it efficiently in winter, all from one system. So it's not just for the handful of hot weeks a year — it earns its keep all year round.
I service, repair and optimise Air Source Heat Pumps from all major brands — Mitsubishi Ecodan, Daikin, Vaillant, Samsung and more — whoever installed them. Annual servicing keeps your warranty valid, and if your running costs are higher than you were promised, my optimisation visits tune the settings that are so often left wrong at installation — cutting your bills without touching the hardware.
Two reasons, mainly: it keeps your manufacturer's warranty valid (most require proof of an annual service by a qualified engineer), and it keeps the system running efficiently and safely. A small annual service is a lot cheaper than a mid-winter breakdown. For unvented cylinders, annual testing of the safety devices is the accepted standard and most manufacturers require it to keep the warranty valid. I can service both together in one visit at a package rate if you have them.
General plumbing around Orpington and Bromley — leaks and leak detection, taps and showers, toilets, bathroom installations, unvented hot water cylinders (I'm G3 qualified), radiators and everyday repairs. No call-out fee, and a fair fixed price agreed before I start. I don't do gas work — that needs a Gas Safe engineer — but I'm happy to recommend a trusted local one.
Yes. For burst pipes, major leaks or no water, call any time and I'll always pick up if I possibly can — being local to Orpington and Bromley means I can usually get to you fast. If you've got a major leak, find your internal stopcock (often under the kitchen sink) and turn it clockwise to shut the water off while I'm on my way.
I hold City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing, the G3 qualification for unvented hot water cylinders, WRAS Water Regulations, ASHP Level 3 for heat pump work and F-Gas qualification for air conditioning. I'm a member of the CIPHE — the professional body for plumbing and heating. Everything's current, and I'm happy to show you any certificate. Just ask.
I'm based in Orpington (BR6). Plumbing I keep local — Orpington, Bromley, Petts Wood, Chislehurst, Sidcup, Beckenham, Sevenoaks and nearby — so I can get to you quickly. For air conditioning I cover a wider stretch of South East London and Kent. Not sure if you're in my area? Just ask. And yes — I carry £2 million public liability insurance, with the certificate available on request.
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