Which towns in London do you cover?

All of London, including Islington, Westminster, Bexley and Barking. Each town has its own page below with local details.

Landlords and rental homes in London

Air conditioning for landlords and rental homes across London

Top-floor flats and HMO rooms in Westminster can get uncomfortably hot in summer, which tenants notice first. If you let a holiday home or annexe near Westminster, one system can warm it before guests arrive and cool it in summer. Many London homes are flats or tall terraces, where heat rises to the top floor and the bedrooms bear the brunt of a hot spell.

Prices in London

Guide prices around London run from £1,495 to £7,845 per property, one room to the whole let including VAT. That is above the UK middle, mainly because labour and access cost more in London. The biggest variables are the pipe route, access for the outdoor unit and the state of the consumer unit, all of which the survey settles. On our London figures, the Two rooms option (two rooms on separate systems or a twin multi-split) is about £3,095–£4,795.

Single room

£1,495–£2,195

inc VAT, London guide

One wall unit for a bedroom or studio.

Balanced choice

Two rooms

£3,095–£4,795

inc VAT, London guide

Two rooms on separate systems or a twin multi-split.

Whole let

£4,545–£7,845

inc VAT, London guide

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

For most houses in London, the outdoor unit is permitted development if it passes the MCS 020(a) noise check (37 dB(A) or less at the nearest neighbouring window) and stays within the size and number limits. We run that check on survey.

The survey

Surveys in London cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. A survey in London 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 across London:

Free survey of each room
Simple remotes and temperature limits
Handover notes for tenants
Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
Separate or multi-split options
Access arranged with you and your tenants

Districts in London

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Air conditioning for landlords and rental homes in London

Is the survey free?

Yes, for new installations on the mainland. The survey and written quote are free and there is no obligation.

Will the outdoor unit need planning permission in London?

Most houses can have an outdoor unit under permitted development if it meets the size, number and MCS 020(a) noise conditions. Flats and listed buildings usually need permission or consent. We check on survey.

Which parts of London do you cover?

All of London, including Islington, Westminster, Bexley and Barking. Each district has its own page below with local details.

How much does air conditioning for landlords and rental homes cost in London?

Our London guide range is £1,495–£7,845 per property, one room to the whole let, including VAT.

Will it improve my EPC?

Replacing direct electric heating with a heat pump often helps an EPC rating. Ask a domestic energy assessor for your property.

Do I need my tenant's permission?

Your tenancy agreement will say how you can access the property for improvements. Give proper notice and agree dates with the tenant.

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