Engineered comfort. Quietly delivered. Built to last.
Polaris designs and installs engineered air conditioning systems for homes across the South West — built around comfort, efficiency and long-term performance, not just the box on the wall.
Engineered properly. Installed professionally. Supported for life.
Covering Exeter · Devon · Cornwall · Dorset · Somerset
- 20+
- Years' mechanical engineering experience
- Free Quotation
- Design & heat-load assessment
- 5 years
- Workmanship guarantee
Subject to the terms of the Polaris workmanship guarantee.
Engineered with leading manufacturers
Proudly serving Exeter, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset & Somerset.
Residential services
Engineered air conditioning, done properly.
Every Polaris system is designed, installed and supported by qualified engineers — built for long-term performance, with system life depending on installation quality, use and regular servicing.
Single-room systems
Right-sized inverter systems for bedrooms, living rooms and home offices — engineered for comfort year-round.
Whole-home multi-zone
One outdoor unit, multiple indoor heads — engineered as a single balanced system for whole-home comfort.
Engineered installation
Concealed pipework, vacuum-tested lines, balanced refrigerant charges — finished to a standard you can see.
Design & heat-load survey
Free in-home survey with full heat-load calculation, so the system is sized for performance — not guesswork.
Efficiency upgrades
Replace tired systems with modern inverter technology and reduce running costs for the long term.
Long-term support
Manufacturer parts warranty (length varies by manufacturer and model) plus our own 5-year workmanship guarantee — and an engineer on the end of the phone.
Residential pricing
Honest, engineered quotations.
Fully engineered, supplied and installed — including equipment, brackets, pipework up to the listed length, electrical connection and commissioning.
Compact
2.5 kWBedrooms & home offices up to approximately 17 m², subject to heat-load assessment.
from £1,800
- Energy-efficient inverter indoor and outdoor units
- Up to 3 m pipework
- Standard back-to-back install
- Remote controller included
Living
5.0 kWOpen-plan living up to approximately 32 m², subject to heat-load assessment.
from £2,300
- Inverter system
- Up to 5 m pipework + trunking
- Tidy cable management
- Heat-load calculation
- Wi-Fi and app control available on selected systems
Whole-home
Multi-head2–5 indoor heads on one compressor.
Custom quote
- Site survey & design
- Concealed pipework runs
- Independent temperature control for each room
- Extended warranty options, subject to manufacturer terms
Finance options
Spread the cost of your installation.
Finance options may be available to help spread the cost of your Polaris installation. Availability, rates and terms will depend on the finance provider, the installation value and your individual circumstances.
- Options discussed alongside your quotation
- Application handled through the finance provider
- Subject to status and provider approval
- Terms and conditions apply
How it works
Four steps, properly engineered.
- 01
Engineering survey
We visit, measure rooms, check power and calculate the heat load so the system is sized properly from day one.
- 02
Design & fixed-price quote
A clear, fixed-price quotation covering the complete agreed installation—no hidden extras.
- 03
Professional installation
Most single-room systems are completed in a day, though duration varies with site conditions. Drop sheets down, vacuumed up, commissioned and tested.
- 04
Lifetime support
Walk-through of the controls, plus optional annual service plan and an engineer on hand whenever you need one.
About us
The Polaris Standard
Polaris Climate & Mechanical was founded on a simple belief: clients deserve honest engineering advice and workmanship they can rely on.
After more than 20 years in the mechanical engineering industry, including helping to build and lead a multi-million-pound M&E business, I wanted to create a company focused on quality rather than simply growth.
Whether we're designing an air conditioning system, installing a heat pump, upgrading a commercial gas installation or solving a complex ventilation challenge, our approach never changes.
We listen first, understand what's important to our client and recommend the solution we'd choose ourselves if it were our own building.
That often means taking a little more time during the survey, asking more questions and considering the long-term performance of a system rather than just the installation itself.
Polaris was built to be the engineering company I'd want to employ myself — one that turns up when it says it will, communicates honestly and takes pride in doing the job properly.
If that sounds like the sort of company you're looking for, we'd be delighted to help.
Ross Hilditch
Founder, Polaris Climate & Mechanical
Why Polaris
An engineering company — not a fit-and-go installer.
Polaris is built around engineers, not salespeople. The system you receive is designed for your home, installed to a higher standard, and supported long after we leave.
- Qualified, F-gas registered refrigeration engineers
- Full heat-load calculation on every design — no upselling
- Concealed pipework and engineered cable management
- Vacuum and pressure-tested refrigerant circuits
- Remote controller as standard; Wi-Fi and app control available on selected systems
- 5-year workmanship guarantee and long-term support
Our commitment
The Polaris Promise
- Honest advice — even if it means recommending a smaller system.
- Clear quotations.
- Professional workmanship.
- Respect for your property.
- Long-term support after installation.
What customers say
Trusted across the South West.
Real Polaris projects across Exeter, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset.
"Brilliant from survey to commissioning. Polaris engineered a 5kW system for our open-plan kitchen and the pipework is invisible. Comfortable in time for the heatwave."
Sarah H.
Exeter, Devon
"Three rooms done as a multi-zone system. The Polaris engineers were spotless — drop sheets everywhere, hoovered on the way out. Couldn't recommend them more."
James & Lucy P.
Truro, Cornwall
"Travelled all the way to us in Dorset without fuss. Honest survey, fixed price, and the finance option made it really easy to spread the cost."
Dr. M. Whitford
Dorchester, Dorset
"F-gas qualified and it shows. Vacuum tested the lines properly, talked us through the remote and left the place tidier than they found it."
Tom R.
Taunton, Somerset
"Quiet, efficient and beautifully fitted. The team clearly do this every day — single-room split in a few hours and we've barely heard it since."
Helena B.
Exmouth, Devon
FAQ
Common questions.
- How long does a typical install take?
- Duration depends on site conditions, but generally one day on site for our engineers. Multi-zone systems may take longer depending on pipework routing.
- Do you supply the unit, or do I buy it?
- We supply genuine equipment from leading manufacturers at trade pricing. We normally design, supply and install the complete system., ensuring you have everything you need — Polaris is a registered F-gas company.
- Will the install make a mess?
- Installation mess is kept to a minimum and the site is left tidy on completion. Drop sheets go down and dust is vacuumed up before we leave.
- Which areas do you cover?
- Polaris is based in Clyst St Mary, just outside Exeter, and covers the whole of Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset — Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Truro, Bournemouth, Taunton and everywhere in between.
- Do you offer finance?
- Yes — flexible finance options are available so you can spread the cost over manageable monthly payments. Ask us for indicative figures with your quote.
- What does the workmanship warranty cover?
- Five years on all installation work — pipework, brackets, electrical connection and refrigerant charge. The equipment itself carries the manufacturer warranty, which typically ranges from 5–7 years and varies by manufacturer, model and registration or servicing requirements.
Ready for engineered comfort?
Request a free home survey and a fixed-price quotation. One of our engineers will visit, calculate the right system for your property and confirm the price in writing — with no obligation to proceed.
Tell us a little about your property. We'll normally respond within one working day.
Engineered properly. Installed professionally. Supported for life.
Covering Exeter · Devon · Cornwall · Dorset · Somerset