New build and renovation air conditioning in Christchurch
Damp South West winters make the dehumidifying side of a heat pump almost as useful as its cooling. First-fix pipework in Christchurch extensions goes in while the joists and studs are open.
Renovations in Christchurch are the easiest jobs to make invisible, because the pipework goes in before the plaster. We cover Christchurch as part of Dorset, roughly 4 miles from Bournemouth. We cover BH23 and the streets around them.
Prices in Christchurch
For Christchurch, expect roughly £395 to £895 per indoor position (first fix), VAT included, adjusted for typical South West England rates. That is broadly in line with national guide prices. 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. Typical First and second fix work (complete install priced per room including units) lands around £1,450–£2,950 in this area.
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
Because the pipework is built into the structure, coordination with your builder matters more than planning here; the outdoor unit follows the same rules as any other installation.
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. We book surveys in Christchurch at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Included with air conditioning for new builds and renovations in Christchurch:
- Design and setting-out with your builder
- Commissioning records for building control files
- First-fix pipework, drains and cables
- Vacuum, charge and commissioning
- Second-fix unit installation
Nearby
Close to Christchurch, our coverage also includes Bournemouth (4 miles), New Milton (5 miles) and Ferndown (7 miles). See all services in Christchurch or new build and renovation air conditioning across Dorset.