Air conditioning for period and listed homes in Reigate
Hot spells reach the South East early, which makes spring the easiest time to arrange an installation. If your home in Reigate is Victorian, Edwardian or older, a console or concealed system often works better than a high wall unit.
If your Reigate home is listed or in a conservation area, consent comes first and we provide what the council needs to see. Our Surrey coverage takes in Reigate, about 16 miles from Woking. Coverage includes RH2.
Prices in Reigate
For Reigate, expect roughly £1,995 to £9,695 per home, one room upwards, VAT included, adjusted for typical South East England rates. South East England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. As an example, the Concealed option (ducted unit from a loft or void serving one or two rooms) would typically be £4,195–£6,645 here.
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 Reigate 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. For most houses in Reigate, the outdoor unit is permitted development if it passes the MCS 020(a) noise check (37 dB(A) or less at the nearest neighbouring window) and stays within the size and number limits. We run that check on survey.
The survey
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. We book surveys in Reigate at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Included as standard in Reigate:
- Drawings and product data for consent applications
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Careful routes that avoid cornicing and panelling
- Work started only once consent is in place
- Console or concealed ducted options
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Redhill (2 miles), Horley (5 miles) and Banstead (6 miles). See all services in Reigate or air conditioning for period and listed homes across Surrey.