Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert HVAC and Refrigeration Services in Basildon
Hawkes Refrigeration Engineers, established in 1966, is a family-run business headquartered in Basildon, Essex. With over five decades of experience, we specialise in refrigeration, air conditioning, mechanical, and electrical services for commercial and industrial clients across London, East Anglia, and the South East. Our team of 20 qualified engineers adheres to rigorous industry standards, holding accreditations from BESA, NICEIC, and F-Gas Elite.We prioritise long-term client relationships, utilising cutting-edge technology to deliver energy-efficient, reliable solutions tailored to project-specific needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 7-year warranties on select products and 24/7 emergency response capability.
Services
Air Conditioning
Electrical Services
Mechanical Services
Refrigeration
Ventilation
F-Gas Compliance
Heat Pump Installation
LEV Testing
Plant Room Services
Ductwork Installation
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We offer 56 years of specialist HVAC and refrigeration expertise.
- Our engineers are NICEIC-approved and F-Gas certified.
- We provide 24/7 emergency repair services with fully equipped vehicles.
- We hold 7-year warranties on major air conditioning brands.
- Our family-run business prioritises transparent, client-focused service.
Associations and certifications
- Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)
- NICEIC
- F-Gas Elite
- BESCA
What people say
Excellent working relationship
Reliable and very skilled
First class service
Prompt engineer dispatch
Customer focused approach
Services
Refrigeration
We design and maintain refrigeration systems for commercial and industrial applications, including cold rooms, blast cooling, and process cooling. Our expertise spans from small catering fridges to large-scale ice cream manufacturing equipment. With heritage dating to 1966, we combine traditional knowledge with modern energy-efficient technologies to ensure optimal temperature control for food preservation, pharmaceutical storage, and industrial processes.
Air Conditioning
Our air conditioning services cover installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and commercial systems. We offer VRF technology, heat recovery solutions, and Wi-Fi-controlled units with energy savings up to 60%. Specialising in hybrid systems and fan coil units, we ensure precise climate management for comfort and industrial applications across London and the South East.
Electrical Services
We provide NICEIC-approved electrical installations and maintenance for commercial and industrial sectors. Our services include mains distribution, lighting upgrades, fire alarm systems, and PAT testing. With annual compliance audits, we ensure safety and efficiency for projects ranging from small rewires to large-scale industrial control systems in Essex and surrounding regions.
Mechanical Services
Our mechanical engineering covers heating, ventilation, and pipework systems for commercial buildings. We design and maintain plant rooms with circulating pumps, chillers, and BEMS controls. Specialising in steel and copper pipework, we ensure efficient operation for HVAC systems in industrial facilities, schools, and large commercial properties across East Anglia.
Ventilation
We deliver LEV systems and cleanroom ventilation solutions compliant with COSHH regulations. Our services include cooker hood extraction, air handling units, and dust/fume control systems. With mandatory 14-month LEV testing, we ensure safe working environments for manufacturing plants, laboratories, and commercial kitchens throughout the South East.
People
Barry Hawkes
Director
Barry Hawkes leads Hawkes Refrigeration Engineers, a family business established in 1966. With over 50 years in HVAC and refrigeration, he oversees a team of 20 engineers delivering solutions across Essex and London. His leadership focuses on technical excellence and client satisfaction.
Questions
What HVAC services do you offer?
We provide air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, and mechanical system design, installation, and maintenance for commercial and industrial clients.
Are you F-Gas certified?
Yes, we are F-Gas Elite members with fully trained engineers for refrigerant compliance and leak testing.
Do you offer emergency repairs?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency HVAC and refrigeration repair services with rapid engineer dispatch.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Essex, London, East Anglia, and the South East of England.
Can you service large industrial plants?
Yes, our team specialises in plant room systems, process cooling, and industrial ventilation for large-scale facilities.
Reviews (6)
Ben Granger
Jun 29, 2021
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The workers are very nice and knowledgeable. Unfortunately due to things beyond their control I had to make a second trip back
K. T.
May 20, 2021
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Be prepared to do some real backing around equipment or appliances staged right in the center of parking lot. Its a petite place. Sharing 2 other driveways so expect traffic to cut in front of you all around you as you are backing in front the street because that's how small and congested it is, otherwise the people will direct you to check-in and all that with no problem. You should not need detention pay here.omgosh if you do lol.
Mr. Mitchell
May 08, 2021
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Refrigeration sales' is my go-to HVAC supplier. Everyone's knowledgeable and helpful, remember you when you come in or call on the phone and provide all around great customer service.
Dave Harris
Mar 16, 2021
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Great HVAC wholesaler. We're a local complimentary HVAC filter supplier (Air Rite) and we've never had a bad experience. Thanks!
Tom Pahl
Jan 30, 2021
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Bought a blower motor for my furnace 3 years ago. It went out called them up to see if they had another one. Now they won't sell to me because I'm not an hvac contractor. Only place I know that has what I need in stock locally and I can't get it. I am an electrician and have the knowledge to fix and repair my own equipment but can't get the parts. I'm shocked you don't want to sell me a $300 blower motor.
Guy says to me the only way he will sell me anything is if I bring up receipt showing purchased from 3 years ago. In my opion to lazy to look it up. Never asked for part number or more info to try and look up sales receipt. Was recommended to this place because of part availability for carrier furnaces. Completely disappointed.
Guy says to me the only way he will sell me anything is if I bring up receipt showing purchased from 3 years ago. In my opion to lazy to look it up. Never asked for part number or more info to try and look up sales receipt. Was recommended to this place because of part availability for carrier furnaces. Completely disappointed.
Daniel Funari
Oct 24, 2019
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I love me a good refrigeration store. Especially wholesale ones! Because it keeps out the riff-raff. Definitely no kids here. And not much to get you sticky. (If so, that's on you.) But they didn't have the filter I needed for my fridge at home. I suppose because they're commercial sales and I don't have a commercial fridge. They did have free coffee and popcorn, so there's that. And considering I was there to pick up parts for a job, well, I guess I shouldn't complain. Oh, nice people, too!
