Ducted air conditioning in Crowthorne
Summers in the South East are among the warmest in the country, so cooling often comes first, with efficient winter heating as a bonus. In an older house in Crowthorne, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work.
Ducted systems suit Crowthorne loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Crowthorne is about 10 miles from Reading and falls within our Berkshire coverage. Coverage includes RG45.
Prices in Crowthorne
In South East England, our guide range for ducted air conditioning is £6,645–£18,245 per system, including VAT. Prices here sit above the national middle, reflecting South East England labour rates and parking and access costs. What moves a quote in Crowthorne up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. As an example, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) would typically be £9,095–£13,345 here.
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
England's rules let most houses fit an outdoor unit without a planning application, as long as the size, number and MCS 020(a) noise conditions are met. Flats, listed buildings and roof-mounted units are treated differently.
The survey
At the survey we look at how each room is used, where the sun hits it and how the pipes can reach the outside wall, then put it all in a written quote. 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
What a job in Crowthorne covers:
- 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
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
Nearby
Close to Crowthorne, our coverage also includes Camberley (3 miles), Wokingham (3 miles) and Bracknell (3 miles). See all services in Crowthorne or ducted air conditioning across Berkshire.