New build and renovation air conditioning in Kettering
East Midlands summers bring dry, sunny spells, so glazing and orientation matter most when sizing a unit. For new Kettering extensions with flat roofs, the outdoor unit position is best agreed against the architect's drawings.
First-fix pipework in Kettering extensions goes in while the joists and studs are open. We cover Kettering as part of Northamptonshire, roughly 12 miles from Northampton. Postcode districts we cover here include NN16.
Prices in Kettering
In the East Midlands, our guide range for air conditioning for new builds and renovations is £380–£845 per indoor position (first fix), including VAT. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in the East Midlands tend to be. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. As an example, the First and second fix option (complete install priced per room including units) would typically be £1,395–£2,845 here.
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
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. We book surveys in Kettering at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Included with air conditioning for new builds and renovations in Kettering:
- Second-fix unit installation
- Commissioning records for building control files
- Design and setting-out with your builder
- First-fix pipework, drains and cables
- Vacuum, charge and commissioning
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Rothwell (3 miles), Desborough (5 miles) and Wellingborough (7 miles). See all services in Kettering or new build and renovation air conditioning across Northamptonshire.