New build and renovation air conditioning in Sale
Damp North West weather makes the dehumidifying mode of a modern split system genuinely useful for much of the year. For new Sale extensions with flat roofs, the outdoor unit position is best agreed against the architect's drawings.
First-fix pipework in Sale extensions goes in while the joists and studs are open. We cover Sale as part of Greater Manchester, roughly 5 miles from Manchester. Coverage includes M33.
Prices in Sale
Guide prices around Sale run from £375 to £845 per indoor position (first fix) including VAT. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in North West England tend to be. 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 Sale (complete install priced per room including units) usually comes to about £1,395–£2,795.
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
A survey in Sale usually takes one to two hours. We measure the rooms, check the walls and the consumer unit, agree the outdoor unit position with you and photograph the pipe routes. We book surveys in Sale at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Here is what is included on every job in Sale:
- Nitrogen pressure test and labelled tails
- Design and setting-out with your builder
- Commissioning records for building control files
- First-fix pipework, drains and cables
- Second-fix unit installation
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Stretford (2 miles), Urmston (2 miles) and Old Trafford (3 miles). See all services in Sale or new build and renovation air conditioning across Greater Manchester.

