Air conditioning for period and listed homes in Fareham
Hot spells reach the South East early, which makes spring the easiest time to arrange an installation. For period homes in Fareham, we look at consoles in place of radiators and ducted units from the loft before anything else.
If your home in Fareham is Victorian, Edwardian or older, a console or concealed system often works better than a high wall unit. We cover Fareham as part of Hampshire, roughly 10 miles from Southampton. Coverage includes PO16.
Prices in Fareham
In South East England, our guide range for air conditioning for period and listed homes is £1,995–£9,695 per home, one room upwards, including VAT. South East England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. 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. On our South East England figures, the Concealed option (ducted unit from a loft or void serving one or two rooms) is about £4,195–£6,645.
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
Period homes in Fareham that are not listed can usually follow the normal rules for outdoor units, but listed buildings always need consent, and conservation areas restrict units on elevations facing a road. Since 29 May 2025, England's permitted development rules allow larger outdoor units (up to 1.5 m³) and no longer require a 1 m gap to the boundary, provided the MCS 020(a) noise check is met. Listed buildings and pitched-roof installs still need permission.
The survey
We book surveys in Fareham at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. On a survey in Fareham the engineer looks at room size, glazing, the route for pipes and drains, the electrics and where the outdoor unit can sit quietly, then the written quote follows.
What is included
Every job in Fareham includes:
- Free survey with features and fabric recorded
- Careful routes that avoid cornicing and panelling
- Work started only once consent is in place
- Console or concealed ducted options
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Gosport (4 miles), Portsmouth (5 miles) and Waterlooville (7 miles). See all services in Fareham or air conditioning for period and listed homes across Hampshire.