Air conditioning for landlords and rental homes in Brighton
Top-floor flats and HMO rooms in Brighton can get uncomfortably hot in summer, which tenants notice first. In the South East, loft rooms and glazed extensions can climb well above the outside temperature on a sunny afternoon.
For Brighton landlords, simple wall units with limited remotes are the easiest systems for tenants to live with. We cover Brighton and the rest of East Sussex, including Eastbourne and Hastings. Coverage includes BN2.
Prices in Brighton
In South East England, our guide range for air conditioning for landlords and rental homes is £1,395–£7,245 per property, one room to the whole let, including VAT. Prices here sit above the national middle, reflecting South East England labour rates and parking and access costs. What moves a quote in Brighton 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 Brighton (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
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
At the survey we look at how each room is used, where the sun hits it and how the pipes can reach the outside wall, then put it all in a written quote. A survey in Brighton 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 Brighton:
- Handover notes for tenants
- Simple remotes and temperature limits
- Separate or multi-split options
- Free survey of each room
- Access arranged with you and your tenants
Nearby
Close to Brighton, our coverage also includes Hove (1 mile), Rottingdean (4 miles) and Burgess Hill (9 miles). See all services in Brighton or air conditioning for landlords and rental homes across East Sussex.