New build and renovation air conditioning in Bournemouth
Coastal breezes help, but inland South West towns and glazed rooms still see uncomfortable peaks. First-fix pipework in Bournemouth extensions goes in while the joists and studs are open.
For new Bournemouth extensions with flat roofs, the outdoor unit position is best agreed against the architect's drawings. We cover Bournemouth and the rest of Dorset, including Poole and Weymouth. Postcode districts we cover here include BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10.
Prices in Bournemouth
In South West England, our guide range for air conditioning for new builds and renovations is £395–£895 per indoor position (first fix), including VAT. That is close to the UK middle for this kind of work. What moves a quote in Bournemouth up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. For reference, the First and second fix option in Bournemouth (complete install priced per room including units) usually comes to about £1,450–£2,950.
First fix only
Pipework and drains to each position for a later install.
First and second fix
Complete install priced per room including units.
Ducted design and build
Concealed ducted system designed into the build.
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%.
Working with your builder
On build projects the main thing is timing with your builder and electrician; we fit first-fix pipework before plastering and agree the outdoor unit position early.
The survey
On a survey in Bournemouth the engineer looks at room size, glazing, the route for pipes and drains, the electrics and where the outdoor unit can sit quietly, then the written quote follows. 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 Bournemouth:
- Design and setting-out with your builder
- First-fix pipework, drains and cables
- Commissioning records for building control files
- Nitrogen pressure test and labelled tails
- Vacuum, charge and commissioning
Nearby
Close to Bournemouth, our coverage also includes Christchurch (4 miles), Poole (5 miles) and Ferndown (6 miles). See all services in Bournemouth or new build and renovation air conditioning across Dorset.