Conservatory air conditioning in Exeter
In the South West, a system that heats well through damp winters is often as valuable as summer cooling. Conservatories and orangeries in Exeter can swing from too hot in July to too cold in January.
In Exeter, the indoor unit usually goes on the original house wall inside the conservatory. Exeter sits around 36 miles from Plymouth, inside our Devon area. Coverage includes EX2.
Prices in Exeter
Conservatory air conditioning in Exeter typically comes in at £1,450–£3,450 per system including VAT, based on South West England rates. It sits near the middle of UK prices. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. For reference, the Popular option in Exeter (5 kW unit with Wi-Fi for a medium conservatory or orangery) usually comes to about £1,850–£2,595.
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
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.
The survey
The free survey is where the real price is set: room measurements, pipe and drain routes, electrical checks and the outdoor unit position, all written into your quote. We book surveys in Exeter at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Here is what is included on every job in Exeter:
- Fixing to the house wall or a dwarf wall
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Advice on blinds and roof upgrades that cut running costs
- Reversible inverter unit sized for glass
- Pipe route and outdoor unit position agreed
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Heavitree (1 mile), Exmouth (9 miles) and Tiverton (12 miles). See all services in Exeter or conservatory air conditioning across Devon.