New build and renovation air conditioning across Gwent
First-fix pipework in Newport extensions goes in while the joists and studs are open. For new Newport extensions with flat roofs, the outdoor unit position is best agreed against the architect's drawings. Wet South Wales winters make a heat pump's quiet, even heating and dehumidifying mode useful well beyond summer.
Prices in Gwent
Guide prices around Gwent run from £365 to £795 per indoor position (first fix) including VAT. Labour rates in South and Mid Wales keep this slightly under the national middle. 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 Gwent (complete install priced per room including units) usually comes to about £1,345–£2,695.
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
On a survey in Gwent the engineer looks at room size, glazing, the route for pipes and drains, the electrics and where the outdoor unit can sit quietly, then the written quote follows. Surveys in Gwent 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 across Gwent:
- Nitrogen pressure test and labelled tails
- Vacuum, charge and commissioning
- Design and setting-out with your builder
- Second-fix unit installation
- First-fix pipework, drains and cables
- Commissioning records for building control files
Towns in Gwent
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in Gwent.