Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in Torquay
South West summers are milder on the coast, but sheltered towns and south-facing rooms still overheat, and efficient winter heating matters just as much. For a kitchen-diner in Torquay, we place the indoor unit clear of the hob and plan the outdoor unit at the rear.
In Torquay, a side wall of a single-storey extension is usually the neatest place for the indoor unit. Torquay sits around 28 miles from Plymouth, inside our Devon area. That includes the TQ2 postcode district.
Prices in Torquay
For Torquay, expect roughly £1,450 to £4,450 per space, VAT included, adjusted for typical South West England rates. That is close to the UK middle for this kind of work. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. On our South West England figures, the Large single option (one 5–7 kW unit for a large glazed space) is about £2,050–£2,850.
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
We book surveys in Torquay at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. 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
What a job in Torquay covers:
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Handover of the remote or app
- Placement clear of the hob and oven
- Hidden routes during the build, or neat surface routes after
- Free survey with glazing and roof heat-gain check
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Paignton (3 miles), Newton Abbot (6 miles) and Exmouth (12 miles). See all services in Torquay or air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners across Devon.