Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in Houghton-Le-Spring
Cooler North East summers mean cooling is mostly needed in lofts, conservatories and rooms with large windows. In Houghton-Le-Spring, a side wall of a single-storey extension is usually the neatest place for the indoor unit.
For a kitchen-diner in Houghton-Le-Spring, we place the indoor unit clear of the hob and plan the outdoor unit at the rear. Houghton-Le-Spring lies roughly 11 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne, and we cover it as part of Tyne and Wear. We cover DH4 and DH5 and the streets around them.
Prices in Houghton-Le-Spring
For Houghton-Le-Spring, 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. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. On our North East England figures, the Large single option (one 5–7 kW unit for a large glazed space) is about £1,895–£2,595.
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
Since 29 May 2025, England's permitted development rules allow larger outdoor units (up to 1.5 m³) and no longer require a 1 m gap to the boundary, provided the MCS 020(a) noise check is met. Listed buildings and pitched-roof installs still need permission.
The survey
A survey in Houghton-Le-Spring 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. We book surveys in Houghton-Le-Spring at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Every job in Houghton-Le-Spring includes:
- One or two units sized for the whole space
- Free survey with glazing and roof heat-gain check
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Handover of the remote or app
- Placement clear of the hob and oven
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Chester-le-Street (5 miles), Washington (5 miles) and Seaham (5 miles). See all services in Houghton-Le-Spring or air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners across Tyne and Wear.