Air conditioning for landlords and rental homes in Thatcham
If you let a holiday home or annexe near Thatcham, one system can warm it before guests arrive and cool it in summer. In the South East, loft rooms and glazed extensions can climb well above the outside temperature on a sunny afternoon.
For Thatcham landlords, simple wall units with limited remotes are the easiest systems for tenants to live with. Thatcham lies roughly 13 miles from Reading, and we cover it as part of Berkshire. That includes the RG18 postcode district.
Prices in Thatcham
Our South East England guide price for air conditioning for landlords and rental homes is £1,395–£7,245 per property, one room to the whole let, VAT included. South East England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. For reference, the Two rooms option in Thatcham (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
We book surveys in Thatcham at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. A survey in Thatcham 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.
What is included
Included with air conditioning for landlords and rental homes in Thatcham:
- Separate or multi-split options
- Simple remotes and temperature limits
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Handover notes for tenants
- Access arranged with you and your tenants
Nearby
Close to Thatcham, our coverage also includes Newbury (3 miles), Basingstoke (12 miles) and Reading (13 miles). See all services in Thatcham or air conditioning for landlords and rental homes across Berkshire.