Air conditioning for period and listed homes across County Antrim
If your Belfast home is listed or in a conservation area, consent comes first and we provide what the council needs to see. For period homes in Belfast, we look at consoles in place of radiators and ducted units from the loft before anything else. Damp Northern Ireland winters make a heat pump's dehumidifying mode useful well beyond the summer.
Prices in County Antrim
Our Northern Ireland guide price for air conditioning for period and listed homes is £1,495–£7,295 per home, one room upwards, VAT included. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical Northern Ireland labour rates. 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 Concealed option in County Antrim (ducted unit from a loft or void serving one or two rooms) usually comes to about £3,145–£4,995.
Console
Low-level console in place of a radiator, rear outdoor unit.
Concealed
Ducted unit from a loft or void serving one or two rooms.
Mixed
Consoles downstairs and ducted upstairs on one system.
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%.
Listed building consent
Listed homes in County Antrim need listed building consent from the council before any work, and permitted development does not apply to them. We plan low-impact routes, keep outdoor units out of sight and provide the details a consent application needs. Planning rules for outdoor units in Northern Ireland differ from Great Britain's, so we check your property with you and the council where needed.
The survey
Surveys in County Antrim cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. We book surveys in County Antrim 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 period and listed homes across County Antrim:
- Free survey with features and fabric recorded
- Console or concealed ducted options
- Work started only once consent is in place
- Drawings and product data for consent applications
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Careful routes that avoid cornicing and panelling
Towns in County Antrim
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in County Antrim.