Ducted air conditioning in Dunoon
Wind and salt air in the north of Scotland mean outdoor unit placement and protection need extra thought. Ducted systems suit Dunoon loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway.
In an older house in Dunoon, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Our Argyll and Bute coverage takes in Dunoon, about 39 miles from Oban. We cover PA23 and the streets around them.
Prices in Dunoon
Our Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland guide price for ducted air conditioning is £4,845–£13,295 per system, VAT included. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. For reference, the Zoned option in Dunoon (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) usually comes to about £6,645–£9,745. These figures exclude travel to Dunoon. Any travel, ferry or accommodation cost is quoted separately, in writing, before anything is booked.
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
Where travel is involved, we agree the survey arrangements and any travel cost up front. On the day, the engineer measures the rooms, checks the electrics and agrees the outdoor unit position with you. In Dunoon we often start with photos, room measurements and the make of any existing system, so the survey visit is focused and any travel cost can be quoted in writing first.
What is included
Included as standard in Dunoon:
- Survey by arrangement with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Wall controller or app control
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
Nearby
We plan each job in Dunoon on its own, agreeing dates and any travel costs with you first. See all services in Dunoon or ducted air conditioning across Argyll and Bute.