New build and renovation air conditioning in Braintree
Renovations in Braintree are the easiest jobs to make invisible, because the pipework goes in before the plaster. Low rainfall and long summer days in the East of England make south-facing rooms the first to overheat.
For new Braintree extensions with flat roofs, the outdoor unit position is best agreed against the architect's drawings. Braintree lies roughly 25 miles from Southend-on-Sea, and we cover it as part of Essex. We cover CM7 and CM77 and the streets around them.
Prices in Braintree
Budget around £445–£995 per indoor position (first fix) including VAT for air conditioning for new builds and renovations in and around Braintree. That is above the UK middle, mainly because labour and access cost more in the East of England. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. On our East of England figures, the First and second fix option (complete install priced per room including units) is about £1,595–£3,295.
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. We book surveys in Braintree at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Every job in Braintree includes:
- Vacuum, charge and commissioning
- First-fix pipework, drains and cables
- Commissioning records for building control files
- Second-fix unit installation
- Nitrogen pressure test and labelled tails
Nearby
We also cover Witham (7 miles), Chelmsford (10 miles) and Maldon (11 miles). See all services in Braintree or new build and renovation air conditioning across Essex.