Design-led and low-profile air conditioning in Richmond
Design-led units suit Richmond homes with feature walls or open-plan rooms where the unit is always in view. London's dense streets hold heat overnight, so top-floor flats and loft rooms often stay warm long after sunset.
In Richmond, a flat-fronted unit is a neat way to add cooling to a living room without a bulky white box. Richmond sits around 8 miles from central London, inside our London area. We cover TW9 and the streets around them.
Prices in Richmond
For Richmond, expect roughly £2,445 to £4,795 per room, VAT included, adjusted for typical London rates. That is above the UK middle, mainly because labour and access cost more in London. What moves a quote in Richmond up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. On our London figures, the Flat-fronted option (flat panel unit in white, black or silver for a living room) is about £2,945–£3,895.
Slim white
Low-profile white unit for a bedroom or study.
Flat-fronted
Flat panel unit in white, black or silver for a living room.
Feature finish
Textured or wood-effect finish with concealed pipework.
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 Richmond, 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
On a survey in Richmond the engineer looks at room size, glazing, the route for pipes and drains, the electrics and where the outdoor unit can sit quietly, then the written quote follows. 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.
What is included
Every job in Richmond includes:
- Concealed or painted pipe routes where possible
- Free survey and room heat-gain check
- Advice on placement within the room
- Product photos, finishes and dimensions before you choose
- Commissioning and handover of the app or remote
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Isleworth (2 miles), Hounslow (2 miles) and Barnes (3 miles). See all services in Richmond or design-led and low-profile air conditioning across London.