Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in Old Trafford
An extension in Old Trafford with a roof lantern or large glazed doors can overheat quickly on a sunny afternoon. Damp North West weather makes the dehumidifying mode of a modern split system genuinely useful for much of the year.
In Old Trafford, a side wall of a single-storey extension is usually the neatest place for the indoor unit. Our Greater Manchester coverage takes in Old Trafford, about 3 miles from Manchester. We cover M16 and M17 and the streets around them.
Prices in Old Trafford
Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in Old Trafford typically comes in at £1,395–£4,245 per space including VAT, based on North West England rates. Labour rates in North West England keep this slightly under the national middle. 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. Typical Large single work (one 5–7 kW unit for a large glazed space) lands around £1,945–£2,695 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
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
Surveys in Old Trafford cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. 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
Included as standard in Old Trafford:
- Placement clear of the hob and oven
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Handover of the remote or app
- Free survey with glazing and roof heat-gain check
- One or two units sized for the whole space
Nearby
If you are just outside Old Trafford, we also work in Stretford (1 mile), Salford (2 miles) and Eccles (3 miles). See all services in Old Trafford or air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners across Greater Manchester.