Who it suits
- Renovations and loft conversions
- Extensions with new ceilings
- Owners who do not want units on show
- Top-floor bedrooms served from the loft
Which homes suit ducted systems?
Ducted systems need space for the fan unit and the ducts: a loft, a dropped ceiling, a bulkhead or a deep cupboard. They are easiest to fit during a renovation or new build when ceilings are open, and they work well for top-floor bedrooms served from the loft.
Can different rooms be controlled separately?
A single ducted unit serves its rooms as one zone by default. Motorised zone dampers can give separate room control, or a second ducted unit can split the house into two zones. We set out the zoning options and their cost on the quote.
What about noise and maintenance?
Because the fan sits away from the room, ducted systems are very quiet in use. The unit needs an access hatch for filter cleaning and servicing, which we design in from the start.
What is included
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Wall controller or app control
Ducted air conditioning prices
Guide prices for ducted air conditioning run from £5,450 to £14,950 per system, including VAT, depending on the options below. Concealed fan unit in a loft, ceiling void or cupboard feeding two to six grilles. The survey turns this into a fixed written price.
Single zone
One ducted unit serving two or three rooms from a loft or void.
Zoned
Motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups.
Whole home
Multiple ducted units with linear slot diffusers and smart control.
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%.
UK middle prices. London and the South East are typically higher and much of the North, Scotland and Wales a little lower; see your area page for a local figure.