West Berkshire · Air conditioning installation
Air conditioning installation in Curridge
For supply, installation and commissioning of air conditioning for homes and businesses, from one room to a whole building in Curridge, one call is all it takes: diagnosis, fixed price, work and sign-off. An F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, on Checkatrade.
- A business premises that overheats in summer
- Too many options and no clear advice
- An old system that needs replacing
Air conditioning in Curridge
Air conditioning is not only for summer: most modern splits heat too. The Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes referred to as air conditioning, so a well-chosen unit can be useful in winter as well as summer. A lot of the calls we get from Curridge are about one room that’s too hot to sleep or work in. That’s typically a single wall-mounted split, from £1,200 + VAT.
Sizing is where cheap installs go wrong: we look at the room’s size, windows, insulation and use before choosing a unit.
In a village like Curridge, many homes are older, and some are listed. That matters, because a listed home needs consent and permitted development rules don’t apply to it, and the outdoor unit position is chosen to suit the building.
Aftercare is simple, and most of it is in the manual: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. It also keeps you on the right side of any warranty terms that ask for servicing.
- Where
- Curridge (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Typical price
- £1,200–£2,200 + VAT for one room
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved
- Pricing
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Replies
- Same working day
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The work area is kept tidy throughout, with sheets down and mess cleared as we go. Any holes, fixings or cable routes are agreed with you before we drill. The visit takes about a day for a single-room system, longer for multi-room and ducted systems. A note on how to find the property and where to park makes a visit to Curridge easier.
- First comes a site survey, or photos and measurements for a straightforward job.
- We size the system for each room, then send a fixed-price quote with the units and where they go.
- On the day, we fit the indoor and outdoor units and run the pipework, cable and condensate drain.
- We connect the supply, pressure test the pipework and evacuate it before the refrigerant is released.
- We commission the system, show you the controls and leave the F-Gas records and the manufacturer’s warranty details.
Getting ready for the visit
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
Getting a quote
To get a fixed-price quote, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or use the quote form with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. A few pictures make it quicker. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
Related advice
Air conditioning in Curridge: the local picture
On the National Heritage List, around 4 entries fall within 0.5 miles of the middle of Curridge; Pens Cottage (grade II) is one. If your property is listed or sits inside a conservation area, expect us to raise planning at the survey and to speak to the local planning authority (typically West Berkshire council) where it’s needed. About 85% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). A side passage or back wall normally gives the outdoor unit a home, and more than one bedroom can be cooled through a multi-split.
Homes near Holy Trinity are a good example of where we look up the heritage status of the building before fixing anything to it. Shaw House, about 2.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses nearby, and if your own home is listed, consent comes before any air conditioning is fixed to it.
Curridge is about 3 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Curridge gets the same approach as every job we take on: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end. Count every place we list in West Berkshire and you reach 155, with Curridge on the list. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 34 miles from Curridge.
Postcode districts we cover here: RG18. We cover homes and businesses on Chapel Lane, Kiln Drive and Marsh Lane and nearby roads. Close by, we work in Longlane (1 mile east), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Oare (2 miles north-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles north-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (3 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east) and Speenhamland (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Curridge
In Curridge, that means homes and buildings near The Bunk Inn and Trinity School, among other places. The closest station to Curridge is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 3.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Donnington Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Curridge include Snelsmore Common.
Places near Curridge
What else we do in Curridge
What air conditioning will not do
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- An installation that needs consent nobody has given yet
- Damp or condensation caused by leaks or poor ventilation in the building (that needs the cause fixing)
- A ventilation problem rather than a temperature problem
If you are not sure, just phone us on 07833 053749 and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Ceiling cassettes
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- VRF systems
- Wall-mounted split systems
- Multi-split systems
- Ducted systems
Your questions about air conditioning in Curridge
Is Curridge in your area for air conditioning?
Yes, Curridge is within the area we cover. Get in touch with the details and we reply the same working day.
Will you come out to Curridge?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Is planning permission needed for the outdoor unit?
Not always. On a house, air-to-water heat pumps and, since 2025, air-to-air systems that heat as well as cool can be permitted development if they meet the conditions. Cooling-only units, listed buildings, flats and road-facing spots in conservation areas are where it typically comes up and the survey picks it up. This is general information, not legal advice.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
The operator of the equipment, working with qualified engineers. Systems below 5 tCO2e fall outside the set leak check intervals, while larger ones need checks at least every 12 months, or every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We’ll work out which band applies to yours.
Should I choose wall-mounted, ducted or cassette?
It depends on the rooms and the building. A split suits one room, a multi-split several, a ducted system hides the unit, and a cassette spreads air across larger rooms. The survey ends with a recommendation and the reasons.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That’s the law, not just our preference, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
What does it cost to install air conditioning?
Typically £1,200–£2,200 + VAT for a single-room split, depending on the room, the access and the pipe route. Long pipe runs, difficult access, a new circuit and premium indoor units push the price up, while commercial systems are priced after a survey.
How we price air conditioning
Our prices page gives typical ranges, and your quote is built on your job. The quote depends on:
- Whether it’s a one-off job or part of a maintenance contract
- The number of rooms, units or zones
- The brand, model and parts involved
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: the equipment, the access, the work involved and the time it takes. Call for a fixed-price quote and we’ll explain each part.
Asking for a quote
Simple jobs can often be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Your installation or service records
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
- The fuse board and where it is in the property
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but your quote is based on your job, because every property is different. After a look at the job, by pictures or a survey, the price is fixed. To start, call us on 07833 053749.
How the job changes from property to property
Multi-split systems
A two-room multi-split is typically £2,800–£4,500 + VAT, and three to five rooms £4,500–£8,500 + VAT. The pipe routes to each room make the biggest difference to the price.
Ceiling cassettes
Cassettes need space above the ceiling and a route for the condensate, and many use a built-in condensate pump to lift the water away. The survey confirms the void and the drain route.
A customer’s words
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead