Design-led and low-profile air conditioning in Solihull
Design-led units suit Solihull homes with feature walls or open-plan rooms where the unit is always in view. Inland West Midlands towns can see sharp summer peaks, and the same system doubles as an efficient heater in winter.
For Solihull houses with decorated or panelled walls, a slim unit with concealed pipework keeps the room looking finished. We cover Solihull as part of the West Midlands, roughly 7 miles from Birmingham. We cover B90 and B92 and the streets around them.
Prices in Solihull
In the West Midlands, our guide range for design-led air conditioning is £1,795–£3,595 per room, including VAT. That is close to the UK middle for this kind of work. The biggest variables are the pipe route, access for the outdoor unit and the state of the consumer unit, all of which the survey settles. For reference, the Flat-fronted option in Solihull (flat panel unit in white, black or silver for a living room) usually comes to about £2,195–£2,895.
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
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
A survey in Solihull 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. 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
Here is what is included on every job in Solihull:
- Advice on placement within the room
- Concealed or painted pipe routes where possible
- Pressure test and vacuum before commissioning
- Product photos, finishes and dimensions before you choose
- Commissioning and handover of the app or remote
Nearby
Close to Solihull, our coverage also includes Shirley (2 miles), Acocks Green (3 miles) and Washwood Heath (6 miles). See all services in Solihull or design-led and low-profile air conditioning across the West Midlands.