New build and renovation air conditioning in Ferndown
For new Ferndown extensions with flat roofs, the outdoor unit position is best agreed against the architect's drawings. 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.
First-fix pipework in Ferndown extensions goes in while the joists and studs are open. Our Dorset coverage takes in Ferndown, about 6 miles from Bournemouth. Postcode districts we cover here include BH22.
Prices in Ferndown
Budget around £395–£895 per indoor position (first fix) including VAT for air conditioning for new builds and renovations in and around Ferndown. It sits near the middle of UK prices. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. As an example, the First and second fix option (complete install priced per room including units) would typically be £1,450–£2,950 here.
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. On a survey in Ferndown 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.
What is included
Every job in Ferndown includes:
- Second-fix unit installation
- Vacuum, charge and commissioning
- Commissioning records for building control files
- First-fix pipework, drains and cables
- Design and setting-out with your builder
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Wimborne Minster (4 miles), Bournemouth (6 miles) and Christchurch (7 miles). See all services in Ferndown or new build and renovation air conditioning across Dorset.