Air conditioning for landlords and rental homes in Reading
If you let a holiday home or annexe near Reading, one system can warm it before guests arrive and cool it in summer. Summers in the South East are among the warmest in the country, so cooling often comes first, with efficient winter heating as a bonus.
For Reading landlords, simple wall units with limited remotes are the easiest systems for tenants to live with. As well as Reading itself, our Berkshire coverage takes in Slough, Bracknell and the towns around them. Postcode districts we cover here include RG1, RG6 and RG30.
Prices in Reading
For Reading, expect roughly £1,395 to £7,245 per property, one room to the whole let, VAT included, adjusted for typical South East England rates. South East England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. What moves a quote in Reading up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. For reference, the Two rooms option in Reading (two rooms on separate systems or a twin multi-split) usually comes to about £2,845–£4,445.
Single room
One wall unit for a bedroom or studio.
Two rooms
Two rooms on separate systems or a twin multi-split.
Whole let
Three or four rooms, with a service plan.
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 Reading cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. On a survey in Reading 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 Reading includes:
- Free survey of each room
- Separate or multi-split options
- Handover notes for tenants
- Simple remotes and temperature limits
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
Nearby
If you are just outside Reading, we also work in Lower Earley (3 miles), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles) and Wokingham (7 miles). See all services in Reading or air conditioning for landlords and rental homes across Berkshire.