New build and renovation air conditioning in Brighton
For new Brighton extensions with flat roofs, the outdoor unit position is best agreed against the architect's drawings. The South East sees some of the UK's warmest summer days, and south-facing rooms and conservatories feel it first.
First-fix pipework in Brighton extensions goes in while the joists and studs are open. As well as Brighton itself, our East Sussex coverage takes in Eastbourne, Hastings and the towns around them. Postcode districts we cover here include BN2.
Prices in Brighton
For Brighton, expect roughly £495 to £1,095 per indoor position (first fix), VAT included, adjusted for typical South East England rates. Prices here sit above the national middle, reflecting South East England labour rates and parking and access costs. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. Typical First and second fix work (complete install priced per room including units) lands around £1,745–£3,595 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
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
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. Surveys in Brighton cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Included with air conditioning for new builds and renovations in Brighton:
- Vacuum, charge and commissioning
- Second-fix unit installation
- First-fix pipework, drains and cables
- Commissioning records for building control files
- Design and setting-out with your builder
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 new build and renovation air conditioning across East Sussex.