Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in Chadderton
Damp North West weather makes the dehumidifying mode of a modern split system genuinely useful for much of the year. In Chadderton, a side wall of a single-storey extension is usually the neatest place for the indoor unit.
An extension in Chadderton with a roof lantern or large glazed doors can overheat quickly on a sunny afternoon. Our Greater Manchester coverage takes in Chadderton, about 6 miles from Manchester. We cover OL9 and the streets around them.
Prices in Chadderton
For Chadderton, expect roughly £1,395 to £4,245 per space, VAT included, adjusted for typical North West England rates. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical North West England labour rates. 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 Large single option in Chadderton (one 5–7 kW unit for a large glazed space) usually comes to about £1,945–£2,695.
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
On a survey in Chadderton 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 Chadderton 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
What a job in Chadderton covers:
- One or two units sized for the whole space
- Hidden routes during the build, or neat surface routes after
- Free survey with glazing and roof heat-gain check
- Placement clear of the hob and oven
- Handover of the remote or app
Nearby
If you are just outside Chadderton, we also work in Oldham (under a mile), Royton (2 miles) and Middleton (2 miles). See all services in Chadderton or air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners across Greater Manchester.