Ducted air conditioning across Angus and Dundee
Ducted systems suit Dundee loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. For a renovation in Dundee, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. Mild Scottish summers mean cooling matters most in conservatories, lofts and rooms with large windows.
Prices in Angus and Dundee
Budget around £4,995–£13,745 per system including VAT for ducted air conditioning in and around Angus and Dundee. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical Central and Southern Scotland labour rates. What moves a quote in Angus and Dundee up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. For reference, the Zoned option in Angus and Dundee (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) usually comes to about £6,845–£10,045.
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%.
Planning and permissions
Outdoor units on Scottish homes can often be installed without a planning application, but the conditions differ from England's, so we confirm the rules for your property at survey.
The survey
On a survey in Angus and Dundee the engineer looks at room size, glazing, the route for pipes and drains, the electrics and where the outdoor unit can sit quietly, then the written quote follows. The free survey is where the real price is set: room measurements, pipe and drain routes, electrical checks and the outdoor unit position, all written into your quote.
What is included
Included with ducted air conditioning across Angus and Dundee:
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Wall controller or app control
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
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