Air conditioning for landlords and rental homes in Paignton
If you let a holiday home or annexe near Paignton, one system can warm it before guests arrive and cool it in summer. South West summers are milder on the coast, but sheltered towns and south-facing rooms still overheat, and efficient winter heating matters just as much.
For Paignton landlords, simple wall units with limited remotes are the easiest systems for tenants to live with. Paignton sits around 26 miles from Plymouth, inside our Devon area. Homes in TQ3 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Paignton
Air conditioning for landlords and rental homes in Paignton 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. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. As an example, the Two rooms option (two rooms on separate systems or a twin multi-split) would typically be £2,350–£3,650 here.
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
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
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. Surveys in Paignton cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Included as standard in Paignton:
- Access arranged with you and your tenants
- Separate or multi-split options
- Simple remotes and temperature limits
- Handover notes for tenants
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
Nearby
We also cover Torquay (3 miles), Newton Abbot (7 miles) and Exmouth (14 miles). See all services in Paignton or air conditioning for landlords and rental homes across Devon.