Home air conditioning in Surrey
In the South East, loft rooms and glazed extensions can climb well above the outside temperature on a sunny afternoon. The South East sees some of the UK's warmest summer days, and south-facing rooms and conservatories feel it first.
Units over fifteen years old in Woking homes are worth replacing before they fail completely. Design-led units suit Woking homes with feature walls or open-plan rooms where the unit is always in view. Conservatories and orangeries in Woking can swing from too hot in July to too cold in January. Existing systems need care too: an annual service, an occasional deep clean and prompt repairs keep them efficient and quiet. Design-led units, slim floor consoles and concealed ducted systems are all options where a standard white wall unit would look out of place.
Towns we cover in Surrey
- Woking
- Guildford
- Esher
- Redhill
- Staines
- Banstead
- Leatherhead
- Aldershot
- Ewell
- Farnham
- Epsom
- Camberley
- Egham
- Sunbury-on-Thames
- Ashford, Surrey
- Walton-on-Thames
- Godalming
- Reigate
- Horley
Planning and permissions
Since 29 May 2025, England's permitted development rules allow larger outdoor units (up to 1.5 m³) and no longer require a 1 m gap to the boundary, provided the MCS 020(a) noise check is met. Listed buildings and pitched-roof installs still need permission.
Surrey is in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme area, so eligible homes replacing oil, gas, LPG or electric heating may be able to get £2,500 off an air-to-air heat pump, as long as no fossil-fuel boiler stays in use. An MCS-certified installer must claim it; we confirm eligibility, and which installer applies, before you commit.
Guide prices in Surrey
A selection of services on our South East England figures, including VAT. Every service, with its local price, is listed below.
| Service | Guide price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Conservatory air conditioning | £1,745–£4,195 | per system |
| Air conditioning for flats and apartments | £1,645–£7,245 | per flat, one room to the whole flat |
| Air-to-air heat pumps | £3,595–£13,945 | for 2–5 rooms, before any grant |
| Heat load surveys and system design | £495–£1,495 | for a standalone design pack |
| Home service plans | £115–£200 | per system per year |
| Deep clean and odour treatment | £175–£300 | per indoor unit |
| Air conditioning repairs | £185–£1,495 | typical repair |
| Leak detection and regassing | £300–£1,195 | leak find, repair and recharge |