New build and renovation air conditioning in Neath
Humid summer spells in South Wales make dehumidifying and cooling equally welcome. For new Neath extensions with flat roofs, the outdoor unit position is best agreed against the architect's drawings.
Renovations in Neath are the easiest jobs to make invisible, because the pipework goes in before the plaster. Neath is about 7 miles from Swansea and falls within our West Glamorgan coverage. Homes in SA11 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Neath
Budget around £365–£795 per indoor position (first fix) including VAT for air conditioning for new builds and renovations in and around Neath. 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. Typical First and second fix work (complete install priced per room including units) lands around £1,345–£2,695 in this area.
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
Because the pipework is built into the structure, coordination with your builder matters more than planning here; the outdoor unit follows the same rules as any other installation.
The survey
A survey in Neath 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. Surveys in Neath 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 in Neath:
- Commissioning records for building control files
- Design and setting-out with your builder
- Second-fix unit installation
- First-fix pipework, drains and cables
- Nitrogen pressure test and labelled tails
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Briton Ferry (2 miles), Clydach (4 miles) and Pontardawe (5 miles). See all services in Neath or new build and renovation air conditioning across West Glamorgan.

