The Crawley and Gatwick area encompasses one of the most commercially active corridors in the South East — from the residential areas of Crawley’s new town neighbourhoods through Manor Royal Business District to the Gatwick Airport hotel cluster. Here is the complete 2026 cost guide for this area.
Residential Crawley Costs
| System Type | Typical Installed Cost |
|---|---|
| Single room (new town cavity wall) | £1,200 – £1,800 |
| 2-room multi-split | £2,800 – £4,200 |
| 3-5 room multi-split | £4,500 – £8,000 |
| Manor Royal office installation | £2,000 – £35,000 |
| Annual service | £95 – £150 |
New Town Housing — Straightforward Installations
Crawley’s post-war new town housing stock — the estates of Ifield, Gossops Green, Bewbush and similar — predominantly uses cavity wall construction from the 1950s-1980s. These installations are typically straightforward — cavity walls are quicker to core drill than solid brick, pipework runs are manageable, and there are few planning complications. This makes Crawley’s residential market one of the more cost-effective in our coverage area.
Manor Royal — Commercial Hub
Manor Royal Business District is home to over 500 businesses employing more than 30,000 people. The range of commercial properties — from 1970s office blocks to modern Grade A space — creates a wide variety of installation requirements. We work on Manor Royal regularly, from small split system installations in individual office suites to large VRF systems for whole-building clients. Out-of-hours working is standard for Manor Royal commercial installations.
Gatwick Hotel Cluster
The cluster of hotels around Gatwick Airport — from budget brands to premium properties — has consistent air conditioning demand driven by the 24-hour airport operation creating round-the-clock occupancy requirements. Hotel installations in this area require the sensitivity and out-of-hours approach standard to all our hotel work, with particular attention to noise management given the airport’s own noise environment.
Noise Attenuation Benefit
Properties in the Gatwick flight path — much of the Horley, Salfords and southern Crawley areas — benefit from air conditioning as a noise attenuation measure as well as for temperature control. Closed windows during hot weather, maintained by air conditioning, significantly reduce aircraft noise impact.
Call 07833 053749 or request a free survey in Crawley or the Gatwick area.