Ducted air conditioning across Ayrshire
In an older house in Kilmarnock, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Ducted systems suit Kilmarnock loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Long Scottish heating seasons make efficiency in cold, damp weather the thing to design around.
Prices in Ayrshire
In Central and Southern Scotland, our guide range for ducted air conditioning is £4,995–£13,745 per system, including VAT. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in Central and Southern Scotland tend to be. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. For reference, the Zoned option in Ayrshire (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
A survey in Ayrshire usually takes one to two hours. We measure the rooms, check the walls and the consumer unit, agree the outdoor unit position with you and photograph the pipe routes. We book surveys in Ayrshire at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Included with ducted air conditioning across Ayrshire:
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Wall controller or app control
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
Towns in Ayrshire
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