Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in Swanley
Hot spells reach the South East early, which makes spring the easiest time to arrange an installation. In Swanley, a side wall of a single-storey extension is usually the neatest place for the indoor unit.
An extension in Swanley with a roof lantern or large glazed doors can overheat quickly on a sunny afternoon. We cover Swanley as part of Kent, roughly 17 miles from Maidstone. Postcode districts we cover here include BR8.
Prices in Swanley
Budget around £1,745–£5,445 per space including VAT for air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in and around Swanley. South East England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. Typical Large single work (one 5–7 kW unit for a large glazed space) lands around £2,495–£3,495 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
England's rules let most houses fit an outdoor unit without a planning application, as long as the size, number and MCS 020(a) noise conditions are met. Flats, listed buildings and roof-mounted units are treated differently.
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. A survey in Swanley 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
Included with air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in Swanley:
- Free survey with glazing and roof heat-gain check
- One or two units sized for the whole space
- Handover of the remote or app
- Hidden routes during the build, or neat surface routes after
- Placement clear of the hob and oven
Nearby
If you are just outside Swanley, we also work in Bexley (3 miles), Dartford (4 miles) and Welling (5 miles). See all services in Swanley or air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners across Kent.