Ducted air conditioning in Irvine
For a renovation in Irvine, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. In central and southern Scotland, heat pump heating is usually the main reason to install, especially in homes on electric heating.
Ducted systems suit Irvine loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. We cover Irvine as part of Ayrshire, roughly 6 miles from Kilmarnock. That includes the KA12 postcode district.
Prices in Irvine
Our Central and Southern Scotland guide price for ducted air conditioning is £4,995–£13,745 per system, VAT included. Labour rates in Central and Southern Scotland keep this slightly under the national middle. What moves a quote in Irvine up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. Typical Zoned work (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) lands around £6,845–£10,045 in this area.
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
We book surveys in Irvine at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. On a survey in Irvine 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.
What is included
Included with ducted air conditioning in Irvine:
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Wall controller or app control
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
Nearby
If you are just outside Irvine, we also work in Kilwinning (3 miles), Saltcoats (5 miles) and Troon (5 miles). See all services in Irvine or ducted air conditioning across Ayrshire.