Ducted air conditioning in Wokingham
Summers in the South East are among the warmest in the country, so cooling often comes first, with efficient winter heating as a bonus. For a renovation in Wokingham, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive.
In an older house in Wokingham, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. We cover Wokingham as part of Berkshire, roughly 7 miles from Reading. Postcode districts we cover here include RG40.
Prices in Wokingham
For Wokingham, expect roughly £6,645 to £18,245 per system, VAT included, adjusted for typical South East England rates. South East England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. On our South East England figures, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) is about £9,095–£13,345.
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
For most houses in Wokingham, the outdoor unit is permitted development if it passes the MCS 020(a) noise check (37 dB(A) or less at the nearest neighbouring window) and stays within the size and number limits. We run that check on survey.
The survey
We book surveys in Wokingham at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. On a survey in Wokingham 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
Here is what is included on every job in Wokingham:
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
Nearby
If you are just outside Wokingham, we also work in Crowthorne (3 miles), Bracknell (4 miles) and Lower Earley (4 miles). See all services in Wokingham or ducted air conditioning across Berkshire.