Air conditioning for landlords and rental homes in Falmouth
Top-floor flats and HMO rooms in Falmouth can get uncomfortably hot in summer, which tenants notice first. Coastal breezes help, but inland South West towns and glazed rooms still see uncomfortable peaks.
For Falmouth landlords, simple wall units with limited remotes are the easiest systems for tenants to live with. Falmouth sits around 8 miles from Truro, inside our Cornwall area. That includes the TR11 postcode district.
Prices in Falmouth
Air conditioning for landlords and rental homes in Falmouth typically comes in at £1,150–£5,950 per property, one room to the whole let including VAT, based on South West England rates. That is broadly in line with national guide prices. What moves a quote in Falmouth 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 Falmouth (two rooms on separate systems or a twin multi-split) usually comes to about £2,350–£3,650.
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 Falmouth cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. The free survey is where the real price is set: room measurements, pipe and drain routes, electrical checks and the outdoor unit position, all written into your quote.
What is included
Included as standard in Falmouth:
- Simple remotes and temperature limits
- Free survey of each room
- Separate or multi-split options
- Access arranged with you and your tenants
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
Nearby
If you are just outside Falmouth, we also work in Truro (8 miles), Redruth (9 miles) and Helston (10 miles). See all services in Falmouth or air conditioning for landlords and rental homes across Cornwall.