Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in Burnley
Damp North West weather makes the dehumidifying mode of a modern split system genuinely useful for much of the year. For a kitchen-diner in Burnley, we place the indoor unit clear of the hob and plan the outdoor unit at the rear.
In Burnley, a side wall of a single-storey extension is usually the neatest place for the indoor unit. We cover Burnley as part of Lancashire, roughly 19 miles from Preston. Coverage includes BB11.
Prices in Burnley
For Burnley, 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. On our North West England figures, the Large single option (one 5–7 kW unit for a large glazed space) is 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
A survey in Burnley 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. Surveys in Burnley cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
What a job in Burnley covers:
- Placement clear of the hob and oven
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Free survey with glazing and roof heat-gain check
- One or two units sized for the whole space
- Handover of the remote or app
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Nelson (3 miles), Accrington (6 miles) and Rawtenstall (7 miles). See all services in Burnley or air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners across Lancashire.