New build and renovation air conditioning in Grays
The East of England is one of the sunniest and driest parts of the UK, which makes glazed rooms and lofts hard to keep cool. First-fix pipework in Grays extensions goes in while the joists and studs are open.
For new Grays extensions with flat roofs, the outdoor unit position is best agreed against the architect's drawings. We cover Grays as part of Essex, roughly 17 miles from Southend-on-Sea. Coverage includes RM17.
Prices in Grays
For Grays, expect roughly £445 to £995 per indoor position (first fix), VAT included, adjusted for typical East of England rates. That is above the UK middle, mainly because labour and access cost more in the East of England. 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. For reference, the First and second fix option in Grays (complete install priced per room including units) usually comes to 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
First-fix work is about coordination, while the outdoor unit follows the normal planning rules for the property.
The survey
Surveys in Grays cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. 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.
What is included
Included as standard in Grays:
- Second-fix unit installation
- Nitrogen pressure test and labelled tails
- Design and setting-out with your builder
- Commissioning records for building control files
- Vacuum, charge and commissioning
Nearby
If you are just outside Grays, we also work in South Ockendon (3 miles), Gravesend (3 miles) and Dartford (5 miles). See all services in Grays or new build and renovation air conditioning across Essex.