New build and renovation air conditioning in Shepton Mallet
In the South West, a system that heats well through damp winters is often as valuable as summer cooling. Renovations in Shepton Mallet are the easiest jobs to make invisible, because the pipework goes in before the plaster.
First-fix pipework in Shepton Mallet extensions goes in while the joists and studs are open. Shepton Mallet lies roughly 27 miles from Taunton, and we cover it as part of Somerset. Coverage includes BA4.
Prices in Shepton Mallet
Air conditioning for new builds and renovations in Shepton Mallet typically comes in at £395–£895 per indoor position (first fix) including VAT, based on South West England rates. That is broadly in line with national guide prices. What moves a quote in Shepton Mallet up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. For reference, the First and second fix option in Shepton Mallet (complete install priced per room including units) usually comes to about £1,450–£2,950.
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
We book surveys in Shepton Mallet at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. 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 Shepton Mallet:
- Design and setting-out with your builder
- Second-fix unit installation
- Vacuum, charge and commissioning
- First-fix pipework, drains and cables
- Commissioning records for building control files
Nearby
We also cover Wells (5 miles), Glastonbury (8 miles) and Street (10 miles). See all services in Shepton Mallet or new build and renovation air conditioning across Somerset.

