Ducted air conditioning in Oban
In an older house in Oban, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Wind and salt air in the north of Scotland mean outdoor unit placement and protection need extra thought.
For a renovation in Oban, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. Oban is one of the main towns we cover in Argyll and Bute, alongside Campbeltown and Dunoon. Homes in PA34 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Oban
Guide prices around Oban run from £4,845 to £13,295 per system including VAT. The biggest variables are the pipe route, access for the outdoor unit and the state of the consumer unit, all of which the survey settles. As an example, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) would typically be £6,645–£9,745 here. These figures exclude travel to Oban. 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
Scotland has its own permitted development rules for heat pumps and outdoor units, with stricter treatment of listed buildings and conservation areas. We check the current position for your property with you and, if needed, with the council.
The survey
In Oban 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. 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.
What is included
Every job in Oban includes:
- Survey by arrangement with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Wall controller or app control
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
Nearby
If you are just outside Oban, we also work in Lochgilphead (26 miles), Fort William (31 miles) and Helensburgh (40 miles). See all services in Oban or ducted air conditioning across Argyll and Bute.