Prices
Air conditioning prices 2026
Guide prices for every service, including VAT, with regional adjustments. Compiled October 2026 from independent UK cost data and current trade rates.
In short: guide prices including VAT at 20% run from £1,150–£2,950 per room for a wall-mounted system, £2,450–£7,750 for a two-to-four-room multi-split and £5,450–£14,950 for a ducted system. An annual service is £95–£185. Most home installations qualify for 0% VAT until 31 March 2027, which lowers these figures.
Home air conditioning
| Service | Guide price (inc VAT) | Basis | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall-mounted air conditioning | £1,150–£2,950 | per room | Usually one day |
| Multi-split air conditioning | £2,450–£7,750 | for 2–4 rooms | Usually 1–3 days |
| Ducted air conditioning | £5,450–£14,950 | per system | Usually 3–5 days |
| Floor console air conditioning | £1,350–£2,950 | per room | Usually one day |
| Design-led and low-profile air conditioning | £1,850–£3,650 | per room | Usually one day |
Rooms and spaces
| Service | Guide price (inc VAT) | Basis | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom and loft air conditioning | £1,195–£2,950 | per room | Usually one day per room |
| Conservatory air conditioning | £1,450–£3,450 | per system | Usually one day |
| Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners | £1,450–£4,450 | per space | Usually 1–2 days |
| Garden room and home office air conditioning | £1,450–£3,150 | per system | Usually one day |
| Air conditioning for flats and apartments | £1,350–£5,950 | per flat, one room to the whole flat | Usually 1–2 days |
| Home gym and media room air conditioning | £1,350–£3,350 | per room | Usually one day |
Homes and projects
| Service | Guide price (inc VAT) | Basis | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning for period and listed homes | £1,650–£7,950 | per home, one room upwards | Usually 1–3 days, after any consent |
| Air conditioning for landlords and rental homes | £1,150–£5,950 | per property, one room to the whole let | Usually one day per room |
| New build and renovation air conditioning | £395–£895 | per indoor position (first fix) | First fix 1–2 days, second fix 1–3 days |
| Smart controls and Wi-Fi upgrades | £95–£295 | per indoor unit | Usually under two hours per system |
Air-to-air heat pumps
| Service | Guide price (inc VAT) | Basis | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air-to-air heat pumps | £2,950–£11,450 | for 2–5 rooms, before any grant | Usually 2–4 days |
| Storage and electric heater replacement | £3,450–£10,450 | for 3–5 rooms, before any grant | Usually 2–4 days |
| Heat load surveys and system design | £395–£1,250 | for a standalone design pack | Survey 1–2 hours |
Servicing and cleaning
| Service | Guide price (inc VAT) | Basis | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning servicing | £95–£185 | per system visit (first indoor unit) | Usually 45–90 minutes per system |
| Home service plans | £95–£165 | per system per year | Annual agreement, one visit a year |
| Deep clean and odour treatment | £145–£245 | per indoor unit | Usually 1–2 hours per indoor unit |
Repairs and replacement
| Service | Guide price (inc VAT) | Basis | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning repairs | £150–£1,250 | typical repair | Diagnosis on the first visit |
| Leak detection and regassing | £245–£995 | leak find, repair and recharge | Usually one visit, sometimes two |
| Air conditioning replacement and removal | £195–£495 | to remove and recover one system | Removal half a day |
Regional adjustment
Our local pages multiply the UK middle by a regional factor based on 2026 cost data. Example: a single-room wall-mounted system.
| Region | Factor | Single-room guide |
|---|---|---|
| London | ×1.32 | £1,495–£3,895 |
| South East England | ×1.22 | £1,395–£3,595 |
| East of England | ×1.12 | £1,295–£3,295 |
| South West England | ×1.00 | £1,150–£2,950 |
| West Midlands | ×0.98 | £1,145–£2,895 |
| East Midlands | ×0.96 | £1,095–£2,845 |
| North West England | ×0.95 | £1,095–£2,795 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | ×0.95 | £1,095–£2,795 |
| North Wales | ×0.94 | £1,095–£2,745 |
| North East England | ×0.92 | £1,045–£2,695 |
| South and Mid Wales | ×0.92 | £1,045–£2,695 |
| Central and Southern Scotland | ×0.92 | £1,045–£2,695 |
| Northern Ireland | ×0.92 | £1,045–£2,695 |
| Highlands, Islands and the North East of Scotland | ×0.89 | £995–£2,645 |
Northern Ireland figures are estimated from neighbouring regions. Sources include the Bestbuilders Air Conditioning Installation Cost Index 2026 and Trade2Base installation cost guides (June 2026).
FAQ
Questions we get asked
Why do prices vary by region?
Mostly labour rates, parking and access. Independent 2026 data shows single-room systems starting around £1,500 in London against under £1,000 in parts of Scotland, Wales and the North East.
Are these prices fixed?
No, they are guide ranges. Your fixed price for an installation comes in writing after a survey; visit prices for servicing and repairs are agreed before we come.
Do prices include VAT?
Guide prices include VAT at 20%. HMRC treats most fixed air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps installed in homes as energy-saving materials, zero-rated until 31 March 2027 when we supply and fit them. If your installation qualifies, your quote shows 0% VAT and a lower price. Servicing, repairs, cleaning and controls are charged at 20%.
What is not included?
Building work such as making good plaster, decorating, scaffolding beyond a tower, and major electrical upgrades are quoted separately where needed.
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