Conservatory air conditioning in Reading
In the South East, loft rooms and glazed extensions can climb well above the outside temperature on a sunny afternoon. If your conservatory in Reading faces south, that is where overheating is worst.
In Reading, the indoor unit usually goes on the original house wall inside the conservatory. We cover Reading and the rest of Berkshire, including Slough and Bracknell. Homes in RG1, RG6 and RG30 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Reading
For Reading, expect roughly £1,745 to £4,195 per system, VAT included, adjusted for typical South East England rates. That is above the UK middle, mainly because labour and access cost more in South East England. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. As an example, the Popular option (5 kW unit with Wi-Fi for a medium conservatory or orangery) would typically be £2,245–£3,145 here.
Essential
3.5 kW unit for a small lean-to or Edwardian conservatory.
Popular
5 kW unit with Wi-Fi for a medium conservatory or orangery.
Premium
7 kW or console-plus-wall setup for large glazed rooms.
Guide prices show 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%.
Planning and permissions
For most houses in Reading, the outdoor unit is permitted development if it passes the MCS 020(a) noise check (37 dB(A) or less at the nearest neighbouring window) and stays within the size and number limits. We run that check on survey.
The survey
At the survey we look at how each room is used, where the sun hits it and how the pipes can reach the outside wall, then put it all in a written quote. A survey in Reading usually takes one to two hours. We measure the rooms, check the walls and the consumer unit, agree the outdoor unit position with you and photograph the pipe routes.
What is included
What a job in Reading covers:
- Free survey with glazing and roof heat-gain check
- Advice on blinds and roof upgrades that cut running costs
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Fixing to the house wall or a dwarf wall
- Reversible inverter unit sized for glass
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Lower Earley (3 miles), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles) and Wokingham (7 miles). See all services in Reading or conservatory air conditioning across Berkshire.