Wall-mounted air conditioning across Bristol
Where a home in Bristol faces the street, the outdoor unit usually goes at the rear, out of sight. In a semi or terrace in Bristol, the indoor unit often goes on a back bedroom wall with the outdoor unit on a bracket below. In the South West, a system that heats well through damp winters is often as valuable as summer cooling.
Prices in Bristol
Guide prices around Bristol run from £1,150 to £2,950 per room including VAT. That is broadly in line with national guide prices. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. As an example, the Popular option (quieter mid-range unit with Wi-Fi control and better seasonal efficiency for a living room) would typically be £1,550–£2,150 here.
Essential
Reliable 2.5–3.5 kW unit for a bedroom or study, standard pipe run, basic remote.
Popular
Quieter mid-range unit with Wi-Fi control and better seasonal efficiency for a living room.
Premium
Design-led or very quiet model, larger capacity or concealed pipework through a void.
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%.
Planning and permissions
England's rules let most houses fit an outdoor unit without a planning application, as long as the size, number and MCS 020(a) noise conditions are met. Flats, listed buildings and roof-mounted units are treated differently.
The survey
We book surveys in Bristol at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. 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
Included with wall-mounted air conditioning across Bristol:
- Insulated copper pipework, drain and interconnecting cable
- Free site survey and room heat-gain check
- Supply of an R32 inverter unit sized to the room
- Core-drilled wall penetration and sealed sleeve
- Nitrogen pressure test and deep vacuum before commissioning
- Handover of the remote, Wi-Fi app (where fitted) and filter cleaning
Towns in Bristol
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in Bristol.