Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in Houghton Regis
Low rainfall and long summer days in the East of England make south-facing rooms the first to overheat. An extension in Houghton Regis with a roof lantern or large glazed doors can overheat quickly on a sunny afternoon.
In Houghton Regis, a side wall of a single-storey extension is usually the neatest place for the indoor unit. Our Bedfordshire coverage takes in Houghton Regis, about 5 miles from Luton. Homes in LU5 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Houghton Regis
Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in Houghton Regis typically comes in at £1,595–£4,995 per space including VAT, based on East of England rates. Prices here sit above the national middle, reflecting East of England labour rates and parking and access costs. What moves a quote in Houghton Regis up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. Typical Large single work (one 5–7 kW unit for a large glazed space) lands around £2,295–£3,195 in this area.
Single unit
One 3.5–5 kW unit for a medium extension.
Large single
One 5–7 kW unit for a large glazed space.
Twin units
Two indoor units on a multi-split for long or L-shaped spaces.
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
On a survey in Houghton Regis 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. A survey in Houghton Regis 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
Every job in Houghton Regis includes:
- One or two units sized for the whole space
- Placement clear of the hob and oven
- Free survey with glazing and roof heat-gain check
- Handover of the remote or app
- Hidden routes during the build, or neat surface routes after
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Dunstable (1 mile), Luton (5 miles) and Leighton Buzzard (6 miles). See all services in Houghton Regis or air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners across Bedfordshire.