Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert HVAC & Refrigeration Services in Basildon
Established in 1966, Hawkes Refrigeration Engineers is a family-run business headquartered in Basildon, Essex. With over 50 years of industry experience, we specialise in refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical, and mechanical services for commercial, industrial, and residential clients across London, East Anglia, and the South East. Our team of 20 qualified engineers, supported by well-stocked vehicles, delivers prompt, reliable solutions tailored to client needs. Accredited by BESA, NICEIC, and F-Gas Elite, we prioritise compliance, innovation, and energy efficiency.Our long-standing partnerships with institutions like Queen Mary University and Thames Technology underscore our commitment to excellence. We maintain rigorous training programs and annual audits to ensure adherence to industry standards, offering 7-year warranties on select products. Our heritage of trust and technical expertise positions us as a market leader in environmental control solutions.
Services
Air Conditioning
Electrical
Mechanical
Refrigeration
Ventilation
F-Gas
Heat Pumps
LEV Testing
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialist HVAC and refrigeration expertise
- Our NICEIC-approved electricians ensure full compliance with industry standards
- F-Gas Elite certification guarantees environmentally responsible refrigerant handling
- 24/7 emergency response with fully equipped engineers available
- 7-year warranties on selected air conditioning products
Associations and certifications
- Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)
- NICEIC
- F-Gas Elite
- BESCA
What people say
Reliable and very skilled
First class service
Never disappointed
Prompt engineer response
Expertise
Services
Air Conditioning
We design, install, and maintain advanced air conditioning systems including VRF, heat recovery, and hybrid technologies. Our solutions offer energy savings of up to 60% through inverter compressors and smart controls. With 50+ years of experience, we provide 7-year warranties on major brands like Panasonic and Toshiba.
Refrigeration
Our refrigeration services cover commercial and industrial applications from cold rooms to process cooling systems. We specialise in ammonia plant retrofits and energy-efficient solutions for food manufacturing, including blast cooling and ice production equipment. 24/7 emergency support ensures minimal downtime.
Electrical
NICEIC-approved electrical services include mains distribution, lighting upgrades, and control systems. We provide periodic testing, PAT certification, and data cabling for commercial and industrial clients. Our engineers maintain full compliance with annual audits and industry standards.
Ventilation
We design and maintain local exhaust ventilation systems compliant with COSHH regulations. Services include LEV testing every 14 months, cleanroom validation, and cooker hood extraction. Our solutions ensure safe working environments by controlling airborne contaminants.
Heat Pumps
We supply and install air-to-water, air-to-air, and water-source heat pumps with efficiencies up to 600%. Our systems integrate with underfloor heating and larger radiators for optimal performance. Hybrid VRF solutions provide simultaneous heating and cooling for commercial properties.
Questions
What HVAC services do you offer?
We provide full-cycle HVAC services including design, installation, maintenance, and emergency repairs for commercial and residential properties.
Are your engineers certified?
All engineers hold F-Gas certification with NICEIC and BESA accreditations. Annual audits ensure ongoing compliance with industry standards.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, our 24/7 emergency response team provides rapid repairs with fully equipped vehicles available across the South East.
What areas do you cover?
We serve London, Essex, East Anglia, and the South East of England from our Basildon headquarters.
What refrigeration solutions are available?
We offer cold rooms, blast cooling systems, process chillers, and ice production equipment tailored to food manufacturing and storage requirements.
Do you provide ventilation compliance testing?
Yes, we conduct COSHH-compliant LEV testing every 14 months and provide certification for workplace safety regulations.
