Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in Gateshead
Cold, windy North East winters favour a well-sized heat pump with an outdoor unit sheltered from the prevailing wind. For a kitchen-diner in Gateshead, we place the indoor unit clear of the hob and plan the outdoor unit at the rear.
An extension in Gateshead with a roof lantern or large glazed doors can overheat quickly on a sunny afternoon. We cover Gateshead as part of Tyne and Wear. We cover NE8 and the streets around them.
Prices in Gateshead
For Gateshead, expect roughly £1,345 to £4,095 per space, VAT included, adjusted for typical North East England rates. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in North East England tend to be. 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 £1,895–£2,595 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 Gateshead 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
Here is what is included on every job in Gateshead:
- Free survey with glazing and roof heat-gain check
- Handover of the remote or app
- Hidden routes during the build, or neat surface routes after
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Placement clear of the hob and oven
Nearby
Close to Gateshead, our coverage also includes Newcastle upon Tyne (under a mile), Felling (1 mile) and Gosforth (3 miles). See all services in Gateshead or air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners across Tyne and Wear.