About Hawkes Refrigeration Engineers
Excellence as Standard
Hawkes Refrigeration Engineers is a customer-focused family business established in 1966. We have built excellent working relationships with leading organizations including:
We are specialist contractors with vast knowledge in the design, supply, installation, service and maintenance of commercial and industrial refrigeration, ventilation, air-conditioning, chilled water systems, and electrical services.
One of the longest standing and most respected specialist companies in this field, Hawkes is fully devoted to providing efficient, affordable, and effective environmental regulation and control solutions using the latest technology.
Our well-stocked vans and highly experienced team of in-house engineers means we're always equipped to handle your service requirements.
"Experts in the design, installation, service & maintenance of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Ventilation Equipment in London, Essex, Kent and surrounding areas."
Why Choose Hawkes?
Expert Design
Professional design and planning for every project
Quality Service
High standards in installation, service & maintenance
Proven Track Record
60 years of success serving London, Essex, Kent & beyond
Customer Focused
Family business dedicated to your satisfaction
Latest Technology
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Electrical & Controls
Industry Respect
One of the longest standing specialist companies
Since 1966
Celebrating over 60 years of continuous service and innovation
From our humble beginnings to becoming a trusted regional leader, Hawkes has maintained the same commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction that defined our founding principles.
Our evolution reflects the changing needs of the refrigeration and air conditioning industry, and we continue to invest in product development and staff training as core pillars of our business strategy.
For commercial, industrial, and residential project and service solutions across the South East, London, and East Anglia, Hawkes Refrigeration Engineers is your first point of contact.
Heritage & Logos
Our visual identity has evolved over 60 years, reflecting our growth and commitment to modern design.
The pennant markBefore the anniversary rebrand 
50 years1966 – 2016 
60 years1966 – 2026 · current
Our Certifications & Memberships
Approved on the BESCA register
BESCA — Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment — runs the Competent Person Scheme that lets us self-certify our work against the Building Regulations for England and Wales. In practice that means no advance notification to Building Control, no local authority inspection fee, and no waiting on an inspector’s diary before a job can proceed.
- Registered as
- Hawkes Refrigeration Engineers
- Scheme
- Competent Person Scheme (CPS)
- Work type
- Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- Status
- Approved
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REFCOM Elite
F-Gas certifiedF-Gas certificate REF1011267. Any contractor handling refrigerant must hold F-Gas certification by law; Elite is REFCOM’s audited tier above it.
Listed on the register under our registered company name, Vimivale Ltd t/a Hawkes Refrigeration Engineers.
BESCA
The BESA
NICEIC
F-Gas Elite
Waste Carriers Licence
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