{ "name": "Roofing Quotes UK AC Hire Price Index", "title": "AC Hire Price Index", "url": "https://roofingquotesuk.com/datasets/ac-hire-price-index/", "csv": "https://roofingquotesuk.com/datasets/ac-hire-price-index.csv", "markdown": "https://roofingquotesuk.com/datasets/ac-hire-price-index/index.md", "computed_at": "2026-10-19", "license": "https://roofingquotesuk.com/terms", "headline": "The AC Hire Price Index carries 9 published figures read from 5 sources' own pages; the 5 published figures given by unit class (kW) run from 39.50 to 229 GBP, read 12 October 2026.", "quotes": [ "The AC Hire Price Index carries 9 published figures read from 5 sources' own pages; the 5 published figures given by unit class (kW) run from 39.50 to 229 GBP, read 12 October 2026.", "5 of the 15 named sources read in full publish a figure; 10 publish none, read 12 October 2026.", "AC Hire Price Index, class 3.5kW compact: median 112 GBP across 1 source, read 12 October 2026.", "AC Hire Price Index, class entry portable: median 8.40 GBP across 1 source, read 12 October 2026.", "AC Hire Price Index, class event portable: median 100 GBP across 1 source, read 12 October 2026.", "AC Hire Price Index, unit class (kW) VC14PT 4.1kW portable: median 110 GBP across 1 source, read 12 October 2026.", "AC Hire Price Index, unit class (kW) 2.6kW: median 39.50 GBP across 1 source, read 12 October 2026.", "AC Hire Price Index, unit class (kW) 3.5kW: median 49.50 GBP across 1 source, read 12 October 2026.", "AC Hire Price Index, unit class (kW) 4.1kW: median 55.50 GBP across 1 source, read 12 October 2026.", "AC Hire Price Index, unit class (kW) 6.1kW: median 229 GBP across 1 source, read 12 October 2026.", "AC Hire Price Index, hire period 8 weeks+: median 89 GBP across 1 source, read 12 October 2026." ], "citation": "\"Roofing Quotes UK AC Hire Price Index\", updated 2026-10-19, https://roofingquotesuk.com/datasets/ac-hire-price-index/.", "changed_since": null, "national": { "unit": "GBP", "n": 9, "median": 89, "min": 8.4, "max": 229, "p25": 44.5, "p75": 111, "mean": 88.1, "units": { "GBP": 9 }, "published_sources": 5, "named_sources": 16, "read_sources": 15, "not_published": 10, "published_share": 0.333 }, "by_axis": { "class": { "3.5kW compact": { "GBP": { "n": 1, "median": 112, "min": 112, "max": 112, "p25": 112, "p75": 112, "mean": 112 } }, "entry portable": { "GBP": { "n": 1, "median": 8.4, "min": 8.4, "max": 8.4, "p25": 8.4, "p75": 8.4, "mean": 8.4 } }, "event portable": { "GBP": { "n": 1, "median": 100, "min": 100, "max": 100, "p25": 100, "p75": 100, "mean": 100 } } }, "unit class (kW)": { "VC14PT 4.1kW portable": { "GBP": { "n": 1, "median": 110, "min": 110, "max": 110, "p25": 110, "p75": 110, "mean": 110 } }, "2.6kW": { "GBP": { "n": 1, "median": 39.5, "min": 39.5, "max": 39.5, "p25": 39.5, "p75": 39.5, "mean": 39.5 } }, "3.5kW": { "GBP": { "n": 1, "median": 49.5, "min": 49.5, "max": 49.5, "p25": 49.5, "p75": 49.5, "mean": 49.5 } }, "4.1kW": { "GBP": { "n": 1, "median": 55.5, "min": 55.5, "max": 55.5, "p25": 55.5, "p75": 55.5, "mean": 55.5 } }, "6.1kW": { "GBP": { "n": 1, "median": 229, "min": 229, "max": 229, "p25": 229, "p75": 229, "mean": 229 } } }, "hire period": { "8 weeks+": { "GBP": { "n": 1, "median": 89, "min": 89, "max": 89, "p25": 89, "p75": 89, "mean": 89 } } } }, "rows": [ { "source": "HSS Hire - Compact air conditioner 3.5kW", "url": "https://www.hss.com/hire/p/p57111/compact-air-conditioner-3-5kw", "figure": "£112.00 ", "value": 112, "unit": "GBP", "vat": "ex", "axis": { "class": "3.5kW compact" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "quote": "Hire from £134.40 £112.00 ex.VAT", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "e619e4b4c093928b7e845e73dedc65afd3bcaaf2f0981c3e68f9db837e552046" }, { "source": "Chilly Pepper Hire - air conditioner hire costs", "url": "https://chillypepperhire.co.uk/air-conditioner-hire-costs/", "figure": "£8.40 ", "value": 8.4, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "class": "entry portable" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "quote": "We provide a wide range of cost-effective air conditioning solutions for homes and businesses, with prices starting from just £8.40 per week.", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "d93362d68f78f9695464e21c668cd04c38907477a3f74eb2eecc0600fae33c95" }, { "source": "Garden Party Hire - portable air conditioning", "url": "https://www.gardenpartyhire.co.uk/product/portable-airconditioning/", "figure": "£100 ", "value": 100, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "class": "event portable" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "quote": "Available from £100 per week or event (Minimum 4 weeks hire) this versatile unit offers an affordable solution for both short-term and long-term hire requirements.", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "0434eff6ba068a48397c4126bc68bd311ad53d096e5b66149a650e15f634dff9" }, { "source": "CAS Hire - VC14PT portable air conditioner", "url": "https://www.cas-hire.co.uk/air-conditioning/portable-ducted-air-conditioning/vc14pt-portable-air-conditioner/", "figure": "£110.00", "value": 110, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "unit class (kW)": "VC14PT 4.1kW portable" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "quote": "£110.00", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "0e98c19e94a827a2f66755115960915e6c7c46f28cd4baaceeebd3975b61882b" }, { "source": "CAS Hire - VC14PT portable air conditioner", "url": "https://www.cas-hire.co.uk/air-conditioning/portable-ducted-air-conditioning/vc14pt-portable-air-conditioner/", "figure": "£89.00", "value": 89, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "hire period": "8 weeks+" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "quote": "£89.00", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "0e98c19e94a827a2f66755115960915e6c7c46f28cd4baaceeebd3975b61882b" }, { "source": "Aircon Co - portable air conditioning units (hire and buy)", "url": "https://www.airconco.com/portable-air-conditioning-units", "figure": "£39.50", "value": 39.5, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "unit class (kW)": "2.6kW" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "quote": "£39.50", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "abfedc7397cf81bdb777c90f91c86c2989272e4d241c66aeee13809e678d6b37" }, { "source": "Aircon Co - portable air conditioning units (hire and buy)", "url": "https://www.airconco.com/portable-air-conditioning-units", "figure": "£49.50", "value": 49.5, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "unit class (kW)": "3.5kW" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "quote": "£49.50", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "abfedc7397cf81bdb777c90f91c86c2989272e4d241c66aeee13809e678d6b37" }, { "source": "Aircon Co - portable air conditioning units (hire and buy)", "url": "https://www.airconco.com/portable-air-conditioning-units", "figure": "£55.50", "value": 55.5, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "unit class (kW)": "4.1kW" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "quote": "£55.50", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "abfedc7397cf81bdb777c90f91c86c2989272e4d241c66aeee13809e678d6b37" }, { "source": "Aircon Co - portable air conditioning units (hire and buy)", "url": "https://www.airconco.com/portable-air-conditioning-units", "figure": "£229.00", "value": 229, "unit": "GBP", "vat": null, "axis": { "unit class (kW)": "6.1kW" }, "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "quote": "£229.00", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "abfedc7397cf81bdb777c90f91c86c2989272e4d241c66aeee13809e678d6b37" } ], "not_published": [ { "source": "HSS Hire - Commercial air conditioner", "url": "https://www.hss.com/hire/p/p57112/commercial-air-conditioner", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Andrews Sykes - Portable air conditioning", "url": "https://www.andrews-sykes.com/portable-air-conditioners/", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Andrews Sykes - Air conditioning hire London", "url": "https://www.andrews-sykes.com/area/air-conditioning-hire-london/", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Andrews Sykes - Air conditioning hire Manchester", "url": "https://www.andrews-sykes.com/area/air-conditioning-hire-manchester/", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Midland Air Conditioning - portable air conditioning hire", "url": "https://www.midlandaircon.co.uk/air-conditioning-unit/portable-air-conditioning-units/portable-air-conditioning-hire/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Aircon Hire Ltd - office air conditioning hire products", "url": "https://aircon-hire.co.uk/office-air-conditioning-hire-products.htm", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "National Tool Hire - portable air conditioner hire", "url": "https://nationaltoolhire.co.uk/tools/climate/air-conditioning/portable-air-conditioner-hire", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Mammoth Hire - air conditioner hire Manchester", "url": "https://www.mammoth-hire.co.uk/air-conditioner-hire/manchester/", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Air Conditioning Hire Ltd", "url": "https://www.air-conditioning-hire.co.uk/", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Thermaright - air conditioning hire Manchester", "url": "https://thermaright.co.uk/air-con-manchester/", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" } ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.hss.com/hire/p/p57111/compact-air-conditioner-3-5kw", "label": "HSS Hire - Compact air conditioner 3.5kW", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.hss.com/hire/p/p57112/commercial-air-conditioner", "label": "HSS Hire - Commercial air conditioner", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.andrews-sykes.com/portable-air-conditioners/", "label": "Andrews Sykes - Portable air conditioning", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.andrews-sykes.com/area/air-conditioning-hire-london/", "label": "Andrews Sykes - Air conditioning hire London", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.andrews-sykes.com/area/air-conditioning-hire-manchester/", "label": "Andrews Sykes - Air conditioning hire Manchester", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.midlandaircon.co.uk/air-conditioning-unit/portable-air-conditioning-units/portable-air-conditioning-hire/", "label": "Midland Air Conditioning - portable air conditioning hire", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.cas-hire.co.uk/air-conditioning/portable-ducted-air-conditioning/vc14pt-portable-air-conditioner/", "label": "CAS Hire - VC14PT portable air conditioner", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://aircon-hire.co.uk/office-air-conditioning-hire-products.htm", "label": "Aircon Hire Ltd - office air conditioning hire products", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://chillypepperhire.co.uk/air-conditioner-hire-costs/", "label": "Chilly Pepper Hire - air conditioner hire costs", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://nationaltoolhire.co.uk/tools/climate/air-conditioning/portable-air-conditioner-hire", "label": "National Tool Hire - portable air conditioner hire", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.airconco.com/portable-air-conditioning-units", "label": "Aircon Co - portable air conditioning units (hire and buy)", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.gardenpartyhire.co.uk/product/portable-airconditioning/", "label": "Garden Party Hire - portable air conditioning", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.mammoth-hire.co.uk/air-conditioner-hire/manchester/", "label": "Mammoth Hire - air conditioner hire Manchester", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.air-conditioning-hire.co.uk/", "label": "Air Conditioning Hire Ltd", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://thermaright.co.uk/air-con-manchester/", "label": "Thermaright - air conditioning hire Manchester", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.hss.com/hire/c/air-con-cooling/air-conditioners", "label": "HSS Hire - air conditioners category", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" } ], "methodology": "Every row is a verbatim sentence read from the named source's own page through our fetch service on the date shown, hash-pinned to the stored read (the sha of the page's visible text; the raw page is mirrored to R2). 5 of the 15 named sources that could be read published a usable figure; 10 published none and are recorded as not published, never filled in; 1 could not be read (blocked, dead or unreachable) and count nowhere. The headline figures (median, minimum, maximum, quartiles) are over ONE figure per source for each breakdown it prices, in GBP (a source's median where its page yielded several accepted sentences for one breakdown), so a page that gives figures for several breakdowns gives one for each and N counts 9 figures, never sentences; 37 candidate sentence(s) were refused by a reviewer with the reason recorded. The fuller derivation this dataset is chartered to grow into (not yet what the figures above are; they are each source's own published figure as read): the published hire rate per unit class (kW/BTU) per day, per week and per long-term week, across every hire company that publishes one, with delivery and VAT separated - so the index computes the break-even week at which hiring costs more than buying the same class of unit outright from the unit index, which is the question the buyer is actually asking and which no hire company will answer", "embed": "

39.50 to 229 GBP

5 of 9 published figures (unit class (kW)), AC Hire Price Index, across 5 sources, read 12 October 2026

Source: Roofing Quotes UK AC Hire Price Index
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