New build and renovation air conditioning in Shirley
First-fix pipework in Shirley extensions goes in while the joists and studs are open. Away from the coast, West Midlands summers can turn hot quickly, and bedrooms under the roof are the first to suffer.
For new Shirley extensions with flat roofs, the outdoor unit position is best agreed against the architect's drawings. Shirley is about 6 miles from Birmingham and falls within our West Midlands coverage. That includes the B90 postcode district.
Prices in Shirley
Our West Midlands guide price for air conditioning for new builds and renovations is £385–£895 per indoor position (first fix), VAT included. That is broadly in line with national guide prices. 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. As an example, the First and second fix option (complete install priced per room including units) would typically be £1,395–£2,895 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
A survey in Shirley 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. 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.
What is included
What a job in Shirley covers:
- First-fix pipework, drains and cables
- Commissioning records for building control files
- Design and setting-out with your builder
- Nitrogen pressure test and labelled tails
- Vacuum, charge and commissioning
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Solihull (2 miles), Acocks Green (3 miles) and Birmingham (6 miles). See all services in Shirley or new build and renovation air conditioning across the West Midlands.