Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in Lower Earley
Hot spells reach the South East early, which makes spring the easiest time to arrange an installation. An extension in Lower Earley with a roof lantern or large glazed doors can overheat quickly on a sunny afternoon.
For a kitchen-diner in Lower Earley, we place the indoor unit clear of the hob and plan the outdoor unit at the rear. Lower Earley is about 3 miles from Reading and falls within our Berkshire coverage. That includes the RG6 and RG2 postcode districts.
Prices in Lower Earley
For Lower Earley, expect roughly £1,745 to £5,445 per space, VAT included, adjusted for typical South East England rates. South East England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. On our South East England figures, the Large single option (one 5–7 kW unit for a large glazed space) is about £2,495–£3,495.
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
In England, most houses can have an outdoor unit under permitted development if it is no larger than 1.5 m³, meets the MCS 020(a) noise limit of 37 dB(A) at the nearest neighbour's window, and there are no more than two on a detached house or one on other houses. Listed buildings need consent.
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. 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.
What is included
Every job in Lower Earley includes:
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Placement clear of the hob and oven
- Free survey with glazing and roof heat-gain check
- Hidden routes during the build, or neat surface routes after
- One or two units sized for the whole space
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Reading (3 miles), Wokingham (4 miles) and Crowthorne (7 miles). See all services in Lower Earley or air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners across Berkshire.