Ducted air conditioning in Clifton
South West summers are milder on the coast, but sheltered towns and south-facing rooms still overheat, and efficient winter heating matters just as much. In an older house in Clifton, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work.
Ducted systems suit Clifton loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Clifton is part of our Bristol coverage. Homes in BS8 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Clifton
Ducted air conditioning in Clifton typically comes in at £5,450–£14,950 per system including VAT, based on South West England rates. That is close to the UK middle for this kind of work. 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. Typical Zoned work (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) lands around £7,450–£10,950 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
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. A survey in Clifton 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.
What is included
What a job in Clifton covers:
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Wall controller or app control
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
Nearby
We also cover Henbury (3 miles), Horfield (3 miles) and Bishopsworth (3 miles). See all services in Clifton or ducted air conditioning across Bristol.