Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in Newcastle upon Tyne
Cold, windy North East winters favour a well-sized heat pump with an outdoor unit sheltered from the prevailing wind. An extension in Newcastle upon Tyne with a roof lantern or large glazed doors can overheat quickly on a sunny afternoon.
In Newcastle upon Tyne, a side wall of a single-storey extension is usually the neatest place for the indoor unit. As well as Newcastle upon Tyne itself, our Tyne and Wear coverage takes in Sunderland, South Shields and the towns around them. Homes in NE1 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Newcastle upon Tyne
Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in Newcastle upon Tyne typically comes in at £1,345–£4,095 per space including VAT, based on North East England rates. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical North East 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 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
Surveys in Newcastle upon Tyne cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. On a survey in Newcastle upon Tyne the engineer looks at room size, glazing, the route for pipes and drains, the electrics and where the outdoor unit can sit quietly, then the written quote follows.
What is included
Every job in Newcastle upon Tyne includes:
- Handover of the remote or app
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Free survey with glazing and roof heat-gain check
- One or two units sized for the whole space
- Placement clear of the hob and oven
Nearby
If you are just outside Newcastle upon Tyne, we also work in Gateshead (under a mile), Gosforth (2 miles) and Felling (2 miles). See all services in Newcastle upon Tyne or air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners across Tyne and Wear.