New build and renovation air conditioning in Hastings
Hot spells reach the South East early, which makes spring the easiest time to arrange an installation. First-fix pipework in Hastings extensions goes in while the joists and studs are open.
Renovations in Hastings are the easiest jobs to make invisible, because the pipework goes in before the plaster. Hastings lies roughly 31 miles from Brighton, and we cover it as part of East Sussex. Coverage includes TN34.
Prices in Hastings
For Hastings, expect roughly £495 to £1,095 per indoor position (first fix), VAT included, adjusted for typical South East England rates. That is above the UK middle, mainly because labour and access cost more in South East England. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. For reference, the First and second fix option in Hastings (complete install priced per room including units) usually comes to about £1,745–£3,595.
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. At the survey we look at how each room is used, where the sun hits it and how the pipes can reach the outside wall, then put it all in a written quote.
What is included
Here is what is included on every job in Hastings:
- Nitrogen pressure test and labelled tails
- Vacuum, charge and commissioning
- First-fix pipework, drains and cables
- Commissioning records for building control files
- Second-fix unit installation
Nearby
If you are just outside Hastings, we also work in Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles), Hailsham (14 miles) and Eastbourne (14 miles). See all services in Hastings or new build and renovation air conditioning across East Sussex.